Holidays gifts to make in your kitchen
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There is no better way to get in the holiday mood, and get on top of that gifts-to-get list, than to rustle up a few batches of something in the kitchen. A great thing to do with the little ones, and less expensive that heading to the shops, making edible gifts is a win-win. And with households always fuller than usual at this time of year, something yummy to offer around will always be welcome.
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A jar or a bottle of something can often be made further ahead – useful for those of us who don’t have a minute extra in the holidays – and they make gifts that won’t need to be consumed immediately.
Try making Herbed Vinegars, or get in the party spirit with Advocaat.
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Pictured above: Spiced Sugar Cookies from 52 Weeks 52 Sweets by Vedika Luthra
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New to your ckbk bookshelf – Cupcakes for Kids
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New to ckbk in perfect time for holiday baking, Cupcakes for Kids by Rosie Anness and Cortina Butler is a fun collection of easy recipes for family baking. With cakes, cake pops and whoopie pies, themed for boys and girls of all ages, there is lots to tempt. For great-tasting bakes that will also bring a smile to their faces, look no further.
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Meet the authors of Savory Vs Sweet
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To mark the publication of Miami-based influencers Shalean and Stephanie Ghitis’ new book, Savory Vs Sweet, we caught up with one of the authors to find out how the cookbook came to be.
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The playful bakes that started as a hobby in 2015 for the colleagues (now married couple), quickly became a viral sensation after they launched @soflofooodie on TikTok in 2020.
With millions of followers, their colorful recipes are now a serious business. We are proud to be bringing you Savory Vs Sweet on publication day December 6.
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Lift your mood with their viral hit Unicorn Rainbow Cheesecake, or go over to the savory side with Chicken Parm Sandwiches. To find out more read the full feature From TikTok to ckbk. All ckbk Premium Members have digital access to the full content of Savory Vs Sweet on ckbk, including all 50 recipes and photographs.
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Traditional Recipes of Laos on TikTok and ckbk
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ckbk tip - I cooked this!
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Do you want to keep track of what you’ve cooked, and share your recipe recommendations with others? ckbk makes it easy. Click the “I Cooked This” button to tag recipes you have cooked – you’ll be given the chance to add an optional star rating and review. It’s a great way to share what you thought of a recipe, and you can also respond to the reviews of others.
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What to cook now: clementines, tangerines and satsumas
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Tangerines, clementines, satsumas, are all varieties of citrus fruit also known as mandarins. These small fruits are often associated with celebrations. They reach their peak in December and January and have become synonymous with Christmas celebrations in many countries. In Asia they are given as New Year’s gifts to bring good luck, good fortune and happiness.
All varieties are smaller than an orange, with a flat shape, and a looser skin which makes them easier to peel. The clementine is named after one Father Clément in North Africa, who crossed a tangerine with a Seville orange and created his namesake fruit. The satsuma was developed in Japan in the 16th century, and is the tree most tolerant of the cold. Tangerines (or Mediterranean mandarins) derive from cultivars brought to England in 1805, before introduction across Europe through the 1800s.
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6 of the best brownies
December 8 is National Brownie Day in the US. Did we need an excuse… Here are six brownie recipes, classic and not-so-classic, to keep you satisfied.
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