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Gift Registry -- We have a direct line to Santa at the North Pole! Tell us your wish list and we'll keep track of it for you. When your Santa comes to the shop, we'll whisper in his or her ear, and let him know your fondest desires in just the color, size, and quantity. Just say that the Cooks'Wares elves are ready for his visit!
Gift Certificates - With our store gift certificates, it's One Size Fits All! Our gift certificates are available in any denomination and always welcomed. We'll look forward to helping your gift's recipient in exploring the possibilities for your kind gift.
Gifts of Experience - The "gift of experience" is an increasingly popular gift. Our cooking classes are perfect gifts for someone who likes to learn and eat at the same time! You'll find details about upcoming classes at the store or on our website.
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You've Got It Made: Deliciously Easy Meals to Make Now and Bake Later by Diane Phillips. Published by Harvard Common Press, Boston, MA. Copyright 2008.
No matter what time of year it is, when we know there is a busy "crunch time" ahead, we call upon the Diva of Do-Ahead, Diane Phillips. Ms. Phillips has perfected the art of serving great food effortlessly with her do-ahead strategies. Through her research, she has identified what foods freeze well, or will keep waiting in the refrigerator without affecting the final taste or appearance.
This book focuses on wholesome, everyday meals that are ready for those busier days when time is at a premium. She begins with an explanation of general do-ahead strategies, then applies those principles to appetizers, pasta and grain bakes, hot dishes, main dishes for meat, poultry, and seafood. Side dishes and desserts round out the book. The recipes presented, while streamlined and staged, focus on maximum flavor. Once you become familiar with Ms. Phillips' do-ahead mindset, you'll quickly become a pro at thinking ahead and being ready for each day, or for entertaining all year long. |
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Our Favorite Artichoke and Spinach Dip
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We love hot dips and spreads this time of year! They easily make the appetizer hour an upgraded affair. And, we especially love artichoke dips. This variation is easy to assemble and tastes great! We recommend making a double batch and freezing several containers. You'll be ready for company anytime! |  | Tarragon Chicken Bake
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Calling upon a classic French combination, tarragon, mustard, and cream, this do-ahead casserole is great for the family or for company. Resting on a bed of noodles, sautéed chicken breasts are covered in a sauce that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary delicious entrée. Paired with a green salad, dinner is ready! |  | Chocolate Lava Cakes
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Who doesn't love a chocolate dessert? These nearly flourless cakes are baked in individual ramekins and hold a secret center of melted chocolate. We took Ms. Phillips' advice and served it in a puddle of fresh raspberry puree, then crowned it with a dollop of whipped cream. Having this elegant, yet easy, dessert in the freezer, ready to go at a moment's notice, is a host's dream. |  |
| | Recipes from You've Got It Made by Diane Phillips with permission of Harvard Common Press, Boston, MA. Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. |
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