1+ hour, 27+ min ago (606+ words) This amazing scallop gratin with a creamy, white wine and shallot sauce and topped with parsley breadcrumbs is a classic for a reason, and can be made in nine easy steps "Tis the season for food that makes everyone feel a little bit loved and special; for showstoppers " but preferably the kind that don"t stop the show for too long, given how much else is likely to be going on. This French classic, which can be made a day ahead, if necessary, and/or bulked out with other seafood, is a luxurious light starter or fancy canap. Prep 20 min Cook 15 min Makes 6 6 large sustainably-sourced scallops (diver-caught, ideally), cleaned and on the shell, or frozen and defrosted scallops (or see method)2 tbsp butter 2 banana shallots, or 4 round ones150ml white wine (optional; see method)100ml double cream For the topping1 small garlic clove 25g parsley…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago (583+ words) Baking soda and baking powder are both used in baking, but they are not interchangeable. Baking soda and baking powder are both common leavening agents for quick breads, cakes, cookies, and more. Both are critical in making doughs or batters rise, but they are not the same thing and should not be used interchangeably in recipes. In fact, these common pantry items are quite different. We'll explain the difference between baking soda and baking powder and how they are used in recipes. In addition to being used in a wide variety of baked goods recipes, it can also function as a cleaning product (it does wonders as a scrubbing agent, for example) and as an odor remover (hence, the practice of keeping an open box in your fridge)." Baking powder is also a leavening agent, but it is a different…...

2+ hour, 10+ min ago (746+ words) "My kids would be so excited to see their friends, but as soon as the food came out, it was just disappointment and segregation because they were so isolated." Ryan Panchoo set out to develop his own allergy friendly products out of the "heartbreak" of his two children's intolerances, despite having had no previous background in cookery or baking. More than a decade later and Mr Panchoo has scooped several awards for Borough 22 Doughnuts, his vegan, gluten-free and nut-free bakery, which is also Halal and Kosher-certified. Having previously only been based in London with a website shipping nationwide, Borough 22 Doughnuts now has a six-week pop-up in Birmingham's Selfridges, with the possibility of staying in the city on the horizon. He set out on his endeavour after his own children, now aged 15 and 19, struggled when they were younger to find allergen-free…...

2+ hour, 27+ min ago (282+ words) HIGHLAND " Japanese gummy candies, classic movie theater treats and lollipops of all colors line the shelves at The Sweet Spot on Main Street here. And with the company launching its Willy Wonka-inspired "gold ticket" chocolate bar hunt, things at the boutique candy store here have just gotten sweeter." Baileys' Olive West, which owns a strip of storefronts on Olive Street in Midtown St. Louis, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday." Missouri regulators on Monday approved new conditions for future data centers, designed to ensure extra-large power users spare residents from" The properties are just east of Hanley Road,"across from The Ritz-Carlton Hotel." Without a new agreement, BJC Health will be out of Aetna's coverage network employer-sponsored commercial plans, starting Jan. 1. Sports gambling in Missouri officially begins on Dec. 1. Here are key points to know. Georgia Zobrist, 10, talks with her…...

3+ hour, 17+ min ago (625+ words) When it's time to plan the Christmas meal, Grandma knows there's no such thing as having too many casseroles on the menu. Casseroles are great for holiday entertaining because they're easy to pull together, many can be made ahead of time, and they create enough servings for a crowd. Not to mention they're comforting and delicious. Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall It's easy to see why Pineapple Casserole is a favorite recipe of Southern grandmothers. Not only does it only require six ingredients, but it also proves that anything, including pineapple, is delicious when served in casserole form. Whether she serves it for Christmas breakfast or dinner, Grandma knows you can never go wrong with Hashbrown Casserole. It requires just 20 minutes of hands-on time to pull together and is hard to mess up. Rob Culpepper; Food Stylist: Chelsea…...

4+ hour, 4+ min ago (763+ words) There is a health risk for anyone with a peanut allergy ALDI has issued an urgent recall for a popular choccy treat, as there is a dangerous health risk. The discount supermarket has issued the call for its Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks because is may contain peanuts. Peanuts are not mentioned on the label and so could pose a possible health risk for anyone with a nut allergy. The notice affects the 90g bags with the batch code: 4061463276865. All of these products are affected no matter what the best before date listed is. A statement from the Food Standards Agency said: "This product may contain peanuts making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts." Brit, 27, killed in horror avalanche at French ski resort after huge snow storm The agency added that Aldi had been advised…...

4+ hour, 57+ min ago (426+ words) The only real downside to banana pudding is that you have to let it sit in the fridge for a while before eating. But is that really so bad? Not in my book! This just means in addition to being delicious, it's also the ultimate make-ahead dessert. This banana pudding recipe is inspired by one of my favorites from Magnolia Bakery. Why you'll love it Key ingredients in banana pudding How to keep bananas from browning To keep bananas as fresh looking as possible for as long as possible, you can toss them in a little lemon juice. Or you can just keep all of your banana layers covered. Sealing the banana slices between layers of pudding and cookies prevents them from oxidizing too quickly. Avoid adding sliced bananas on top and keep them inside the dessert! Makes about 10 cups;…...

4+ hour, 57+ min ago (426+ words) The only real downside to banana pudding is that you have to let it sit in the fridge for a while before eating. But is that really so bad? Not in my book! This just means in addition to being delicious, it's also the ultimate make-ahead dessert. This banana pudding recipe is inspired by one of my favorites from Magnolia Bakery. Why you'll love it Key ingredients in banana pudding How to keep bananas from browning To keep bananas as fresh looking as possible for as long as possible, you can toss them in a little lemon juice. Or you can just keep all of your banana layers covered. Sealing the banana slices between layers of pudding and cookies prevents them from oxidizing too quickly. Avoid adding sliced bananas on top and keep them inside the dessert! Makes about 10 cups;…...

5+ hour, 1+ min ago (609+ words) It's not just some shoddy free $15 accessory, either. From insulated margarita glasses and travel mugs to a whole Ninja blender for free, these free gifts are all between $48 and $148 in value. (Shark vacuums and Shark hair tools come with awesome free stuff too, BTW.) It's been tricky to find a deal on the unique portable Ninja Crispi air fryer. The best we were getting was a measly $20 off (just an 11% discount) at Amazon " that is, until SharkNinja sweetened the deal by matching that sale price, and throwing in a free spatula and extra glass Crispi container for free. That's a $48 value for free, plus the $20 from the actual discount. Fun bonus: The SharkNinja website has more color options than Amazon. Our favorite is Mango Clouds. The daily promo code from SharkNinja's direct website just beat Amazon's sale price by a…...

5+ hour, 54+ min ago (882+ words) Shares of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE " Get Free Report) have earned a consensus rating of "Hold" from the nineteen research firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have assigned a hold recommendation and ten have given a buy recommendation [] [Cheesecake Factory logo]Shares of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE " Get Free Report) have earned a consensus rating of "Hold" from the nineteen research firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have assigned a hold recommendation and ten have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12 month price target among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $59.1765. CAKE has been the…...