Just like a quilter’s fabric collection, your selection of colored dough adds individuality and charm to this “quilt.” You’ll find specific designs to follow, but feel free to create your own patterns as well. You can cut all the dough Squares into triangles or rectangles...
If you like, you can divide the popcorn mixture in half and make two small penguins....
This train’s destination is diversity! You’ll love it as Santa’s train, using traditional green and red frosting for its cheery messages. Make the train for any holiday—just change your color scheme and the messages to fit the holiday. Melted candy coating can be placed in...
It’s amazing how real these “apples” look! They add a brightness to a brunch bread basket....
It’s fun to populate your village with gingerbread people—trees or other accessory pieces. If using cutters less than 2 inches—check cookies a few minutes before minimum time....
Choose crisp eating apples, such as Granny Smith or Delicious, for the most satisfying crunch. For an even more “deluxe” apple, drizzle melted white chocolate over the dark chocolate....
Mix beets and onion in large heatproof glass or plastic bowl. Measure 1 cup beet liquid. Heat beet liquid, sugars, vinegar, cinnamon and cloves to boiling. ...
Mix brown sugar and water in Dutch oven. Heat to boiling; boll 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients except nuts. ...
Wrap marjoram tightly in cheesecloth. Place in 4-cup measure with 2 cups boiling water. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. To extract flavor, squeeze liquid from cheesecloth into water and discard cheesecloth. Add enough water to herb water to measure 2 cups....
