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How a hit show vaulted chef Edward Lee into a ‘new life’ as a Korean star

How a hit show vaulted chef Edward Lee into a ‘new life’ as a Korean star

Edward Lee has had some pinch-me moments over the years. The Korean American chef opened successful restaurants in New York, Louisville and Washington, D.C. Plus, he’s been a frequent judge and competitor on American cooking shows, including winning a variety meats showdown on “Iron Chef America.”

 
Piping impaired? ‘Embroidery’ cookies turn frosting dots into seasonal designs

Piping impaired? ‘Embroidery’ cookies turn frosting dots into seasonal designs

Not great at piping on cookies? Try dots. Cookbook author Molly Yeh has perfected this technique of piping dots into a configuration that resembles embroidery. She shares some of her go-to designs, plus her version of the ideal sugar cookie cutout — sturdy enough to hold up to decorating, yet soft enough to melt in your mouth.

 
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How to bake your best batch of cutout cookies yet

How to bake your best batch of cutout cookies yet

Cutout cookies are a holiday baking staple. Yet it can be all too easy to watch in dismay as your dough sticks and tears or those cute little snowmen turn into a shapeless blobs. If you’re looking to take your cutout cookies to a new, neater level, here are some top tips.

 
Ditch the bowl for this festive, shapely Christmas Tree Salad

Ditch the bowl for this festive, shapely Christmas Tree Salad

All you need is a cutting board and a decorative flair to turn your favorite salad recipe into a festive Christmas tree. This recipe starts with lettuce greenery trimmed with ornaments made of salami, tomatoes, chickpeas and olives, all draped with red onion garland. And the star on top? Cheese.

 
Boxed wine is a pro move for holiday parties. Here are 8 to love.

Boxed wine is a pro move for holiday parties. Here are 8 to love.

It’s hard to argue with that value proposition of boxed wine, especially as end-of-year expenses soar like reindeer. La vie en cardboard isn’t entirely rosy, though. Quality varies, and some styles of wine are better suited to the format than others. Here’s how to find boxed wines that impress.

 
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This crunchy chocolate-tahini bark channels Dubai chocolate with a twist

This crunchy chocolate-tahini bark channels Dubai chocolate with a twist

A tahini-and-honey-coated shredded wheat topping studded with toasted sesame seeds gives this chocolate bark an irresistible crunch. It makes for a satisfying better-for-you dessert or edible gift.

 
A classic Italian cookbook finally gets an English edition after years of effort

A classic Italian cookbook finally gets an English edition after years of effort

The Italian cookbook “The Talisman of Happiness” was first published in 1929 and became a go-to for classic Italian recipes. This year, the first complete English edition, with nearly 1,700 recipes, is being released.

 

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