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Oven-Baked Sheet Pan Pancakes
Oven-Baked Sheet Pan Pancakes

Want diner-quality pancakes at home? Ditch the griddle and grab a sheet pan for the fluffiest, yummiest pancakes ever! You'll never go back to making pancakes the regular way ever again.

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RecipesAlpana SinghFebruary 16, 2020sheet pancakes, blueberry pancakesComment
L.A. Burdick Inspired Ginger Loaf Cake with Chocolate Chunks
L.A. Burdick Inspired Ginger Loaf Cake with Chocolate Chunks

A copycat recipe for L.A. Burdick's ginger loaf cake with candied ginger and chocolate chunks.

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RecipesAlpana SinghFebruary 15, 2020la burdick, ginger loaf cake Comment
Stir-fried Lo Mein Noodles
Stir-fried Lo Mein Noodles

How to make takeout quality lo mein noodles at home and the best part is you get to pick your veggies and protein.

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RecipesAlpana SinghFebruary 13, 2020lo meinComment
Wine Bottles We Love
Wine Bottles We Love

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, I invited six Master Sommeliers to share, in their own words, their pivotal wine experiences and the bottles they fell madly in love with.

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Drink ThisAlpana SinghFebruary 11, 2020master sommelier wine picksComment
Culinary Titles to Honor Black History Month
Culinary Titles to Honor Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, I offer a roundup of my favorite culinary books that celebrate the extraordinary legacy of African American food culture.

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Cooking The BooksAlpana SinghFebruary 11, 2020black history month, cookbooks, cooking geneComment
Mocktails in the Garden of Eden
Mocktails in the Garden of Eden

I spent an afternoon in the garden of Eden and left with a few lessons on how to make sophisticated zero-proof drinks at home, including a recipe for their Sanguine Sling.

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Drink ThisAlpana SinghFebruary 10, 2020mocktails, zero proof drinks, eden restaurantComment
The French Martini
The French Martini

Take a sip down memory lane with The French Martini. Using just three ingredients, it’s easy to make and even easier to love.

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Drink ThisAlpana SinghFebruary 10, 2020french martini, cocktails, chambordComment
DIY Chambord Chocolate Truffles
DIY Chambord Chocolate Truffles

Skip the over-priced box of chocolates and make your own using a few simple ingredients — no baking required!

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RecipesAlpana SinghFebruary 10, 2020chocolate truffles, chambord, DIY GiftsComment
Southwestern Cornbread
Southwestern Cornbread

Spice up your cornbread routine with green chilies and cheddar cheese.

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RecipesAlpana SinghFebruary 9, 2020cornbreadComment
Spicy Cumin-Infused Sweet Corn Soup
Spicy Cumin-Infused Sweet Corn Soup

The most delicious and easy corn soup that even a “dummy” could make.

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RecipesAlpana SinghFebruary 9, 2020corn soup, charlie trotterComment
Rugelach Cookies
Rugelach Cookies

Fig jam makes for a delicious “twist” on a classic but this super-easy recipe can be adapted to a dealer’s choice of fillings.

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RecipesAlpana SinghJanuary 19, 2020rugelach, figsComment
Cooking for Good Times
Cooking for Good Times

Let the good times roll with Chef Paul Kahan and Perry Hendrix’s delightful new cookbook.

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Alpana SinghJanuary 8, 2020Comment
Mulligatawny
Mulligatawny

January is national soup month and you can make your own mulligatawny with this delicious recipe.

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Indian FoodAlpana SinghJanuary 8, 2020mulligatawny, soupComment
Cinnamon Apple Spice Hot Toddy
Cinnamon Apple Spice Hot Toddy

Brrr…it’s cold outside. Practice a little Hygge and get cozy with a Cinnamon Apple Spice hot toddy.

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Drink ThisAlpana SinghJanuary 8, 2020hot toddy, hyggeComment
Michelin-Starred Mocktails at Home
Michelin-Starred Mocktails at Home

Just in time for Dry January, Beau Kelly-Fontano, Bar Director for Entente show us how to make Michelin-Star worthy spirit-free drinks at home.

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Drink ThisAlpana SinghJanuary 8, 2020mocktailsComment
20 Wines for Under $20
20 Wines for Under $20

It’s 2020! Here’s a list of 20 delicious wines under $20.

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Alpana SinghJanuary 8, 2020Comment
My Next Wine Class
My Next Wine Class

If you’ve ever been intimidated by French wines but have always wanted to learn more, then this is the class for you.

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Wine ClassesAlpana SinghJanuary 7, 2020wine classesComment
20% off at M2057
20% off at M2057

My favorite designer is offering 20% off to all my A-List Subscribers. (valid until December 31st).

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Alpana SinghDecember 27, 2019M2057Comment
The French 75
The French 75

How to make a classic French 75 cocktail.

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Drink ThisAlpana SinghDecember 27, 2019french 75, jin jijiComment
Booze-Free Cocktails
Booze-Free Cocktails

Two delicious booze-free cocktails using one secret ingredient: cinnamon syrup.

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Drink ThisAlpana SinghDecember 27, 2019mocktails, non-alcoholic drinksComment
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