Cameron is making a holiday parfait, courtesy of Chef David Myers, that takes the familiar ingredients of this classic treat and transforms them with exciting flavors from around the world.
Toss the popcorn and nuts together in a large roasting pan in one layer. Alternately, you can use two 9-by-13-inch pans. Set aside while preparing the caramel coating.Melt the butter in a large heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir in the brown sugar, salt, and maple syrup.Bring the butter mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Insert a candy thermometer into the pan, without the tip touching the bottom of the pan. Boil the mixture slowly, without stirring, until the temperature reaches the soft crack stage, about 285 F. This could take at least 45 minutes, but watch thermometer temperature carefully. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 250 F.When the temperature of the mixture is reached, immediately remove from the heat and stir in the baking soda and vanilla.This will cause the mixture to briefly foam up. Stir the mixture and then immediately pour evenly over the popped corn in the roasting pan.Using 2 wooden spoons or rubber spatulas, quickly mix to coat all the popcorn and nuts. Spread the coated popcorn evenly in the pan. Bake at 250 F for 15 minutes, remove from the oven and stir well. Return to oven for another 15 minutes.Turn the caramel corn out onto non-stick foil or parchment-lined baking sheets in a single layer. Cool completely, then break apart to separate any pieces that have stuck together.Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled caramel corn. Cool the reindeer munch completely before storing.Store in airtight containers or wrap up in cellophane bags for gifts.
Oxaca Chocolate Sandwiches are inspired by the flavors from Oxaca, Mexico, where chocolate is grown and is part of the city’s reputation for moles. Ozxaca cacao beans are often ground and combined with sugar, almonds, and cinnamon to mix with milk for a delicious hot chocolate.
NapkinsAn ironCan of spray starch or sizingA flat surfaceYour holiday table can be formal or whimsical but no matter what style you like, you can dress it up with these simple napkin folding techniques.
Aspiring astronomy professor and Christmas enthusiast Holly (Sarah Carter) is crushed when her longtime boyfriend Adam (Paul Popowich) schedules a business trip and leaves her alone over the holidays. When she decides to surprise both Adam and her parents with a Christmas visit, however, fate, or perhaps the Christmas spirit, intervenes. Holly's bumpy holiday travel makes a turn onto the road to romance when she and her bus companion, Luke (Damon Runyan), forge an instant connection over their love of constellations and Christmas. In the spirit of the season, Holly invites Luke and his brother Bull (George Canyon) to join her family and Adam for Christmas, which instantly creates a competition between Luke and Adam for Holly's attention. As sparks fly like shooting stars between Holly and Luke, will Holly decide to play it safe and stay with Adam or to thank her lucky stars for the Christmas gift of romance with Luke?
8th in the Christmas Cupcakes series, this felt fabric Christmas ornament looks yummy enough to eat! A holiday white rose flower sits atop red "frosting" with glitter, all in a silver wrapping.
