Tag: Ben Starr
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Merry Christmas to All!
Today is Christmas. 2012. Christmas is a holiday celebrated around the world, and though it is claimed by Christians as a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, and the holiday is named thusly, its roots predate Christianity and it draws on ancient celebrations from many religions. I have always been drawn to Christmas for…
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1-Hour Hazelnut Cranberry Sticky/Sweet Rolls
When I’m making a very special breakfast, I often choose my Overnight Cinnamon Rolls because they get rave reviews. Any kind of yeast-risen roll for breakfast is a winner…but sometimes you can’t prep the night before, or don’t have HOURS to prep that morning. So I’ve been developing a series of 1-Hour yeast risen recipes…
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How to Cook a Pumpkin and Turn it into Puree
In the fall, we’ve got pumpkins coming out our ears, and it just pains me to think that 95% of the pumpkins grown in this country are simply carved for Halloween and then tossed into the trash. Sometimes people buy 4 or 5, carve only one, and let the rest sit on their front porch…
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Pumpkin Cardamom Souffle
Souffles are one of those things you see on cooking shows and MAYBE you’ll make one or two throughout the course of your life. I’m not sure why this is the case. Perhaps it’s because there is an old myth in the kitchen that souffles are temperamental and impossible to get right. This is malarkey! …
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Candied Ginger
Every tried to buy candied or crystallized ginger in the spice rack at the grocery store? It is ridiculously overpriced…a single small bottle can cost upwards of $10, which is silly because you can make your own for about $10 a POUND. To get started, you’ll need: 1 pound of fresh ginger root To make…