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Holiday Guide Howard Beach & Ozone Park Celebrate the Holidays

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QUEENS

The amazing taste of together.

Esquire THANKSGIVING MENU • • • • • • • •

Have A Happy

Thanksgiving

ALL DINNERS INCLUDE: Soup or Salad, Entrée, Potato, Vegetable, Bread, Dessert, Coffee, Tea or Soda. Also FREE Glass of Wine

N OW SERVING D B EER A N W IN E

Gobble Gobble Platter

ROAST TURKEY all white meat with chestnut stuffing .............$25.95 BROILED RIBEYE STEAK ................................................ $27.95 ROAST LEG OF LAMB with mint jelly ............................... $23.95 BAKED VIRGINIA HAM with pineapple ............................ $23.95 1/2 ROAST CHICKEN with stuffing .................................. $23.95 ROAST FRESH HAM with stuffing & applesauce .............. $23.95 ROAST SIRLOIN OF BEEF au jus ..................................... $23.95 ROAST BRISKET OF BEEF au jus.................................... $23.95 or Choose from over 20 items from our Menu Choice of and Vege Potato table. A La C Children’sarte & M Also Availa enus ble

105-45 Cross Bay Blvd. • Ozone Park • 718-845-7600 Visit our web site: www.restaurant.com for more specials

STORE HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm Fri.-Sat. 9am-10pm

Hey Howard Beach, Ozone Park & Richmond Hill We’ve Relocated To

219-25 N. Conduit, Springfield Gardens

718.528.3344 DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

LIQUOR TOWN & F NE WINES 135-21 CROSS BAY BLVD., OZONE PARK • (718) 641-4879

Mon.-Thurs. 9am-4pm

PLENTY OF FREE PARKING

FREE DELIVERY $100+

PARTY WINES 1.5L

FINE WINES 750ML

• Woodbridge by R. Mondavi All Types .................................................. $10.99 • Yellow Tail Cab-Sauv ............................. $10.99 • Yellow Tail Moscato or Merlot ............. $10.99 • Cavit Pinot Grigio ....................................$11.99 • Ruffino Chianti ........................................$11.99

• Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico RESV Reg. $21.99 .................................... Sale $16.99 • Santa Margherita P. Grigio ................... $21.99 • Kendall Jackson Chardonnay ...............$11.99 • Clos du Bois Cab-Sauv RESV ’13 Reg. $21.99 ...Sale $16.99 • Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Reg. $28.99 ...... $24.99

And More!

PARTY SIZE LIQUOR 1.75L

FINE LIQUOR 750ML

• Bacardi Rum Dark/Silver ...................... $19.99 • Smirnoff Reg. 800 ................................... $19.99 • Ravo Vodka (from Sweden) .................. $24.99 Non GMO Gluten Free

• Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila ....................$34.99 • Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey ................ $26.99

• • • • •

Johnnie Walker Blue 750Ml.................. $168.99 Wemyss Malt Scotch 750Ml Reg. $38.99 ... $19.99 Xante Pear Cognac IL 750Ml ................. $14.99 Morandini Limoncello 750Ml ........................$12.99 Disaronno Amaretto Liqueur 750Ml .........$23.99

And More! NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.

And More!

– COMPARE & SAVE– BREAKFAST SPECIALS 7 Days A Week COMPLETE DINNER SPECIALS Soup or Salad, Entrée, Dessert and COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF WINE

Including: Seafood, Delicious Sautés, Steaks and Chops

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MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

$20 Fajitas

$10 Enchiladas

Happy Hour All Day

TUESDAY

THURSDAY

Tacos $4 & $5 Ea.

Ladies’ Night

Happy Hour All Day

LIVE DJ Happy Hour All Day

2x1 Margaritas

Friday & Saturday Happy Hour Till 7PM Includes One Main Course

Sunday Happy Hour All Day

Info@kandelagroup.com

We Accept All Major Credit Cards

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At The Bar

Saturday & Sunday $35 Bottomless Brunch Valet Parking

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HOWARD BEACH & OZONE PARK CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS

No place like home for the holidays When it comes to Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping, the best is right outside your door by Anthony O’Reilly Chronicle Contributor

An average of two-thirds of every dollar — or about 67 cents — spent at a small business stays within your community, a 2018 report by American Express found. In other words, the more money you spend at Howard Beach and Ozone Park businesses, the more you’re investing in your area.

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La Torre Bakery turns out holiday honey balls by thousands.

So this Christmas and Chanukah season, log off Amazon and spend Black Friday morning at home with the family — and shopping local businesses. Of course, the holidays may mean you’ll be expecting tons of family over the next few weeks and it’s important to feed them. For that, stop over to Brother’s at 161-16 Cross Bay Blvd. But don’t wait too long — owner Nick DiBlasi encourages shoppers to put their orders in early so they can get the freshest items. “I won’t substitute the quality of my food just so I can reach a certain amount of orders,” DiBlasi said. “I just won’t do it.” The rib roast is a neighborhood staple at Brother’s, so be sure to call them at (718) 835-7508 to put yours on hold. Brother’s is also known for its many gift baskets, which DiBlasi says can be customized to each customer’s preference — a great gift idea for anyone on your nice list. And while you’re feeding the family, why not offer them some wine? Liquor Town & Fine Wines, at 135-21 Cross Bay Blvd., has countless options for sale always at the lowest prices. Follow the shop on social media as it highlights some of its favorite picks along with tasting notes and pairing ideas. That’s not your only option though, as Wines & Spirits of Howard Beach, at 159-26 Cross Bay Blvd., also has a helpful staff on hand to help you pick out the best bottle for your festivities or gift basket. What’s for dessert? Why, only the best pastries, cakes and cookies from La Torre Bakery, of course. Along with its usual offerings, this real-deal Italian bakery, at

Brother’s Italian Food World customizes baskets with the kind of specialties that make people feel, PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SHAIN well, special. 158-12 Cross Bay Blvd., sells hundreds of pounds of struffoli, also called honey balls, around Christmas. Be sure to pick up some of La Torre’s famous cannolis and cheesecakes while you’re there. Visit the shop soon if you want a custom cake made, as those take time to bake. Don’t feel like cooking? The Cross Bay

Diner, at 160-31 Cross Bay Blvd., and Matteo’s of Howard Beach, at 155-10 Cross Bay Blvd., always offer Thanksgiving and Christmas specials that’ll feed a small army — never mind your family. Check out the Chronicle this week for their offers. World famous Lenny’s Clam Bar, located continued on page 26

Matteo’s, left, puts anything from its menu on your dining room table in time for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Cross Bay Diner, right, has always been there for the neighborhood that knows eating.

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We Accept All Major Credit Cards

Holiday Gift Baskets On Display

HOURS: SAT. 10 am - 9:45 pm Sun. un. 12 Noon - 5:45 5: 4 5 pm 5:4 p

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Gift Baskets

Gift Cer C Certifi ertifi rt ficates cates Available A ailable Av aila

SALE ENDS Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 OPEN Thanksgiving Day 9am-4pm

Gascon Malbec

750 ml.

Secret Cellars Cabernet $ Sauvignon

1099 750 ml.

Blackstone Chardonnay $

750 ml.

Blackstone $ Merlot

Cape Mentelle Shiraz/Cabernet

750 ml.

Remy Martin XO $

2799 750 ml.

14999

Ruffino Prosecco Wölffer Estate Rose

16999

1199 750 ml.

1599

Mark West Pinot Noir Frontera Pinot Noir Da Vinci Pinot Grigio

799

750 ml.

2199

11999

Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2006

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio $

Oberon Merlot Napa Valley $

Kendall Jackson Chardonnay $

Game of Thrones Selection

18 Yr. Single Malt Scotch

750 ml.

3999 $ 8999

Johnnie Walker $

Glenlivet

Cardiff Cabernet Sauvignon

750 ml.

1299 750 ml.

1599 750 ml.

999

750 ml.

499

750 ml.

999

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Hahn Pinot Noir $

799

1.75 Ltr

Absolut Vodka

750 ml.

Juliette French Rose

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Why travel? Shop locally this holiday season continued from page 24 at 161-03 Cross Bay Blvd., has many special offers including all-you-can-eat ribs in November, a Thanksgiving Day special menu and catering for holiday parties. Fresco Gourmet Market, at 157-48 Cross Bay Blvd. offers a complete Thanksgiving catering menu for parties of all sizes: everything from 16- to 20-pound turkeys to trays of lasagna, baked ziti and sweet potato mash. It also has cookie trays and fruit platters. All orders must be placed before Nov. 23rd. Fresco will also be offering a full holiday catering menu. They can be reached at (718) 845-4582.

The pharmacy might not seem like the most festive place to shop, but Cross Bay Chemist’s Howard Beach and Ozone Park locations both offer gifts for everyone, such as fragrances, toys, board games and more. There are tons of goodies to stuff stockings for your loved ones with, throughout both locations. Visit Cross Bay Chemist at either 157-02 Cross Bay Blvd. or 96-05 101 Ave. With Christmas as the season of giving, who better to give to than your area public schools? On Saturday, Nov. 23, PS/MS 207 will be hosting its Holiday Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 159-15 88 St.

There will be a mobile animal land, where children an make their own stuffed animals, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus for $10 and plenty of shopping opportunities — clothes, toys, candles, jewelry, accessories, sports collectibles and more will be for sale. On Dec. 9, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy will hold its Holiday Shopping Fair — a one stop shopping event at Roma View Catering, located at 160-05 Cross Bay Blvd., from 7 to 11 p.m. Come pick out handbags, baked goods, jewelry, children’s clothing and more. Contact Doreen DeCandia at (718) 757-2728 or ddecandia@olgcahb.org for more information. And of course, be sure to spend plenty of time with your friends and family around the Christmas tree. Q Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah to all!

For years, Lenny’s Clam Bar, left, has been taking the load off moms during the holidays. A stop at Fresco Gourmet Market, center, solves the problem of finding all those hard-to-find Italian treats PHOTOS BY MICHAEL SHAIN for big meals. Cross Bay Chemist, right, offers great stocking stuffers like perfume and toys at two different locations.

L ISENA

HOLIDAY STORE HOURS STARTING AFTER THANKSGIVING Mon. - Sat. 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Sun. 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

GARDEN CENTER & NURSERY

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Winter Wonderland Christmas Extravaganza

Holiday Gifts and Décor

Outdoor Décor

Fresh Cut Christmas Trees

Firewood Delivery and Stacking

Gift Certificates Available Open 7 Days A Week

125 Crossbay Blvd., Broad Channel, NY 11693

718-607-5413 www.lisenagardencenter.com

We Accept All Major Credit Cards

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All dinners include a Glass of Wine, Choice of Appetizer, Cup of Soup, Choice of Caesar, Tossed Salad or Greek Salad, Potato, Fresh Vegetable, Coffee, Tea or Soda and Dessert.

APPETIZERS • Fried Calamari • Zucchini Sticks • Stuffed Clams • Stuffed Mushrooms • Fried Buttermilk Lobster 5.95 Extra

ENTRÉES

• Crab Cakes $5.95 Extra • Roast Turkey White and Dark Meat over Apple and Chestnut • Fresh Fruit Salad Stuffing Covered with Creamy Giblet Gravy....................$31.95 • Mozzarella Sticks • Premium Duck Breast Served Over Flavorful • Buffalo Wings Rice Pilaf ......................................................... $35.95 • Shrimp Cocktail • Braised Lamb Shank over Goat Cheese Risotto $5.95 Extra and Buttermilk Crispy Onions ...................................$31.95

CHILDREN’S MENU

• • • • •

SEAFOOD

Roast Turkey Burger w/Fries $ 95 Chicken Fingers w/Fries Grilled Cheese w/Fries Spaghetti w/Meatball All Children’s menu items include S. Beverage and Choice of Any Dessert

• Seared Lamb Chops With Savory Rosemary Potatoes & Charred Broccoli ....................................$41.95 • Roast Prime Rib of Beef ........................... $35.95 • Seared Pork Chops Served with Sautéed Carrots Celery and Scallions Over Carrot Purée .................................... $33.95 • Hanger Steak Served Over Whipped Red Potatoes with Grilled Asparagus and Topped with Mushrooms, Demi-Glaze and Creamy Horseradish Sauce .................................... $34.95

• Chicken Tortellini

• Broiled Filet of Sole ................. $35.45 • Baked Bronzino Butterflied Whole Fish Marinated with Garlic, • Broiled Filet of Tilapia .............. $33.45 Lemon & Parsley Served with Herb Potato, • Broiled Filet of Salmon ............ $33.45 Arugula Salad, Cherry Tomatoes • Broiled Jumbo Shrimp........................$37.45 & Radishes .......................................$40.45 • Grilled Ahi Tuna Steak • Filet of Sole Francaise Served Over Sauteed Summer Squash, Mushrooms & Asparagus w/Teriyaki Sauce & Avocado Crema

.............................$33.95

Sautéed in a Lemon Butter White Wine Sauce ...............................$34.45

• Crispy Talapia In Creamy White Wine Clam Sauce Over Bed of Sautéed Spinach & Charred Asparagus....$33.45

Breast of Chicken in White Wine Sauce

.........................$33.95

• Chicken Marsala Mushrooms in a Marsala Wine Sauce

...........................$33.95

.......................................$34.95

• Certified Angus Char-Broiled Roumanian Steak......... $40.95

Your choice of Fresh Pasta tossed with Chicken in

..........$33.95

Our Homemade Pesto Sauce

• Broiled Pork Chops (2) ....................... $33.95

.........................................$30.45

All Baking Done on Premises • Corporate Accounts Welcomed • Private Party Catering

WE DELIVER 7-DAYS Mon. - Fri. 11 am - 10 pm Sat. - Sun. 10 am - 10 pm

BREAKFAST SPECIALS 5 DAYS Mon. - Fri. 6:00 am to 11:00 am ( Excluding holidays)

OPEN 24 HOURS OUR RS We Accept Alll Majorr Credit Cards rds

718- 848-9401 160-31 Crossbay Blvd., Howard Beach Plenty of Free Parking

...................$38.45

• Certified Angus Porterhouse Steak ............................. $42.95

• Pasta Pesto

Breast of Chicken with Onions, Peppers, Zucchini, Broccoli, Watercress, Baby Corn, Sliced Carrots in a Teriyaki Sauce

Calamari in a Spicy Red Sauce

Crab Meat or Spinach & Feta stuffing with your seafood $4.95 extra

...........$34.95

...........$33.95

• Chicken Teriyaki

Sautéed Shrimps, Scallops, Mussels and

• Certified Angus Rib Eye Steak.......................................$41.95

Sautéed Veal with Artichokes, Capers in a White Wine Sauce

Veal in White Wine Sauce

...............................$35.45

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Breast of Chicken with Imported Prociutto, Swiss Cheese Sautéed in a Creamy White Wine Sauce

Fresh Basil & Butter

• Seafood Fra Diavolo

.............$34.95

Sautéed Veal with Mushrooms in a Marsala Sauce

• Veal Francaise

• Chicken Cordon Bleu

Marinara Sauce, White Wine, Shallots,

• Certified Angus Broiled NY Cut Sirloin Steak ............................$41.95

• Veal Piccata

Sautéed Breast of Chicken with Fresh Sliced

White Wine Sauce ...............................$36.45

• Sautéed Mussels

..........$33.95

Sautéed Chicken with Artichokes, Capers in a White Wine Sauce

• Veal Marsala

• Chicken Francaise

Sautéed in a Lemon Butter -

............... $37.45

• Filet of Sole Francaise

• Chicken Piccata

Sautéed Chicken Breast with Mushrooms Cheese Tortellini in a Cream Sauce

”Fresh Seafood Delivered Daily”

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PIZZERIA • RESTAURANT

Live To Eat…

– Appetizers –

............................................................................. Half Tray ............Full Tray

Baked Clams............................................$55 ........ $100 Hot Antipasto ...........................................$60 ........ $115 Cold Antipasto..........................................$60 ........ $115 Mussels Red or White ..............................$60 ........ $110 Calamari Arrabiatta ..................................$65 ........ $120 Fried Calamari .........................................$60 ........ $110 Fried Shrimp ............................................$75 ........ $140 Mozzarella Sticks.....................................$50 .......... $95 Meatballs .................................................$50 .......... $95 Fried Ravioli .............................................$50 .......... $95 Rice Balls .................................................$50 .......... $95 French Fries .............................................$50 .......... $80 Fritto Misto ..............................................$60 ........ $100 Fried Zucchini ..........................................$50 .......... $95

– Salads –

House Salad.............................................$50 .......... $75 Caesar......................................................$50 .......... $75 with Grilled Chicken ..............................$65 ........ $105 Divino.......................................................$55 .......... $80 Mista ........................................................$55 .......... $80 Beets........................................................$55 .......... $80 Arugula ....................................................$50 .......... $75 Caprese....................................................$50 .......... $75 Add Grilled Chicken to Salad ...................$15 .......... $30

– Vegetables –

............................................................................. Half Tray ............Full Tray

Sautéed Spinach......................................$50 .......... $85 Sautéed Broccoli .....................................$50 .......... $85 Sautéed Broccoli Rabe ............................$65 ........ $120 Eggplant Rollatini.....................................$55 ........ $100 Eggplant Parmigiana ...............................$55 ........ $100 Grilled Mixed Vegetables .........................$55 .......... $85

Fillet of Sole Oreganata ...........................$75 ........ $140 Grilled Salmon .........................................$75 ........ $140 Salmon Calabrese....................................$75 ........ $140 Shrimp Scampi ........................................$75 ........ $140 Blackened Salmon ...................................$75 ........ $140 Shrimp Parmigiana ..................................$75 ........ $140 Shrimp Oreganata....................................$75 ........ $140 Shrimp Francese .....................................$75 ........ $140 Shrimp Fra Diavolo ..................................$75 ........ $140

Chicken Strips .........................................$55 ........ $105 Chicken Parmigiana.................................$60 ........ $110 Chicken Francese ....................................$60 ........ $110 Chicken Marsala ......................................$60 ........ $110 Chicken Sorrentino ..................................$60 ........ $110 Chicken Scarpariello Divino’s Way...........$60 ........ $110 Chicken Bruschetta .................................$60 ........ $110 Chicken Divino .........................................$60 ........ $110 Chicken Romana ......................................$60 ........ $110 Grilled Chicken.........................................$60 ........ $120 Grilled Chicken w/Mixed Vegetables .......$70 ........ $125

– Pasta – Pasta Divino .............................................$70 ........ $140 Pasta w/Broccoli Rabe & Crumbled Sausage ...$75 ........ $140 Broccoli Garlic & Oil .................................$60 ........ $100 Pasta w/Garlic & Oil .................................$50 .......... $80 Pasta w/Butter .........................................$50 .......... $70 Gluten-Free Pasta ....................................$70 ........ $140 Pasta w/Alfredo Sauce ............................$50 .......... $90 Pasta Primavera ......................................$50 .......... $90 Pasta w/Pomodoro Sauce........................$50 .......... $80 Pasta w/Marinara Sauce .........................$50 .......... $80 Pasta w/Vodka Sauce ..............................$60 .......... $90 Pasta w/Bolognese Sauce .......................$55 .......... $95 Pasta Amici ..............................................$60 .......... $95 Frutti Di Mare...........................................$70 ........ $120 Vongole (Red or White) ............................$60 ........ $110 Baked Ziti.................................................$55 ........ $100 Lasagna ...................................................$60 ........ $110

Website:

Free Delivery ($10 Min Local Are Area)

– Sausage Platters – ............................................................................. Half Tray ............Full Tray

Sausage & Broccoli Rabe ........................$65 ........ $110 Sausage, Peppers & Onions .....................$55 ........ $105

– Veal – ............................................................................. Half Tray ............Full Tray

Veal Parmigiana.......................................$75 ........ $140 Veal Francese ..........................................$75 ........ $140 Veal Marsala ............................................$75 ........ $140 Veal Picatta ..............................................$75 ........ $140 Veal Sorrentino ........................................$75 ........ $140 Veal Pizzaiola ...........................................$75 ........ $140 Veal Bruschetta (Grilled or Fried) .............$75 ........ $140

www.divinospizzeria.com

718-738-2005

Open 7 Days A Week We

Free Parkin Parking

– Chicken – ............................................................................. Half Tray ............Full Tray

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– Seafood – ............................................................................. Half Tray ............Full Tray

164-02 Cross Bay Boulevard Howard Beach, 11414

divinos-pizzeria WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS

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DELI

Marinated Mushrooms ........... $6.99 lb. Roasted Peppers ... $6.99 lb. Marinated Artichokes ............. $6.99 lb. Fresh Marinated Mozzarella ............. $6.99 lb. Sicilian Olives ........ $7.99 lb.

COMBO $6.99 1 lb. minimum purchase

Sweet Sliced Ham and Mild Swiss Cheese Ovengold Turkey ... $6.99 lb. Monterey PepperJack Cheese................... $5.99 lb. Chipotle Chicken ... $7.99 lb. Bologna ................. $4.99 lb. Imported Prosciutto............ $18.99 lb. Domestic Prosciutto.............. $9.99 lb.

Genoa Salami ........ $7.99 lb. Auricchio Sharp Provolone.. $12.99 lb. Pepperoni Stick..... $5.99 lb. Soppressata (sweet or hot) ..... $10.99 lb.

PRODUCE

157-48 CROSS BAY BLVD., HOWARD BEACH, 11414 www.frescogourmetmarket.com frescogourmetmarket@gmail.com Fax :

7 18 - 8 4 5 - 4 5 9 8

Slicing Tomatoes......99¢ lb. Red Globe Grapes ....99¢ lb. Idaho Potatoes .........99¢ lb. Cello Lettuce ........... 99¢ ea. Red Delicious Apples ......................99¢ lb. Green Leaf Lettuce . 99¢ ea. Yellow Bananas........49¢ lb.

HOMEMADE PROSCIUTTO BREAD, SAUSAGE BREAD OR STROMBOLI

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Citterio Mortadella ............. $6.99 lb.

718-845-4582

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PRIME MEATS FRESH PRODUCE DELI

QUALITY CATERING ITALIAN SPECIALTIES BAKERY

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HOWARD BEACH & OZONE PARK CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS

Sweet treats for your family holidays ’Tis the season for baking cookies, cakes and more ...

Stick with tested recipes Although holiday bakers may want to branch out a bit with their culinary creativity, recipes that have previously been prepared with great success can take some of the work out of holiday baking. Preparing recipes you recall preparing in the past is much easier than trying something new. If you’d like, add sparkle to old standards, such as decorating oatmeal or chocolate chip cookies with colored sprinkles. Cookies are fast-baking Did you know that cookies were originally made to test oven temperatures? Culinary historians say that cookies were first made to test if an oven was hot enough to bake other goods. Today, cookies can be whipped up in mere minutes. Make a batch of dough and then freeze or refrigerate it, thawing it when the time comes to bake. Also, think about baking one day and decorating the next if pressed for time. Embrace colored candy melts Icing can be tricky to master. Simply heating colored candy melts and pouring over cakes or painting onto cookies can add festive appeal to desserts. Candy melts even come in many different colors and can be combined to achieve the tint desired.

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A quick and delicious holiday recipe for “Chocolate-Strawberry Pie” from Addie Gundry’s “No-Bake Desserts” (St. Martin’s Press) can be prepared in just 15 minutes, all without turning on the oven.

During the holiday rush it’s easy to get sidetracked or tired and perhaps even a little bit overwhelmed by all the things to do in such a short period of time. But holiday baking doesn’t have to add to seasonal stress! With these tips and shortcuts, you’ll end up with plenty of sweet treats for the family even as you make your holiday baking much easier by employing great tricks of the trade.

Double chocolate chip cookies

Add a smile to the face of family members by making some delicious holiday desserts. Keep ingredients in top form Don’t let poorly performing ingredients or a lack of supplies be your undoing. Butter can be softened quickly in the microwave when needed for recipes. Eggs can be brought to room temperature by allowing them to sit in a bowl of warm water. Ensure that brown sugar stays soft by putting a piece of sliced bread in the container. Don’t forget to stock up on other baking staples, such as vanilla and almond extracts, baking powder/ soda, molasses and confectioner’s sugar. Parchment paper is key Line cookie sheets or cake pans with parchment paper for easy dessert release and quick cleanup. Parchment paper and even foil can help lift cakes or cookie bars out of pans so they look neat and do not stick. For those people who enjoy baking, no dish is more synonymous with holiday baking than cookies. Children leave cookies out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, while adults may indulge and enjoy an extra cookie or two at family gatherings or holiday office parties. Here are some holiday recipes your family will enjoy through the holidays and beyond. Cookies come in all shapes and sizes, so bakers have an array of options at their disposal when planning their holiday menus. Chocolate chip cookies may be among the most popular types of cookies, and bakers who want to capitalize on that popularity while giving loved ones something a little different may want to try the following recipe for “Double Chocolate Chip Cookies” from Maxine Clark’s “Chocolate: Deliciously Indulgent Recipes for Chocolate Lovers” (Ryland, Peters & Small).

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes about 12 large cookies 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 5 tablespoons granulated sugar 5 tablespoons light brown sugar, sifted 1 large egg, beaten 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla essence or chocolate extract (see note) 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons self-rising flour 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 2⁄3 cup (or more) dark and white (or milk) chocolate chips (or roughly chopped chocolate) A heavy, nonstick baking sheet Preheat the oven to 350 F. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugars together until pale and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla essence. Sift the flour with the cocoa and salt in a small bowl. Fold into the egg mixture with the chocolate chips. Place 4 heaping tablespoonsfuls of the mixture on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them well apart. Press down and spread out to about 1⁄4-inch thick with the back of a wet spoon or with dampened fingers (you may like to scatter some more chocolate chips over the top). Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to a wire rack. When cool, store in an airtight container. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Note: Chocolate extract is a fat-free flavoring ingredient made from a blend of roasted cacao beans, water and alcohol.

Chocolate-Strawberry Pie Yields 1 pie 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed, trimmed and halved 1 store-bought (or homemade) chocolate cookie pie crust 2⁄3 cup sugar 1⁄4 cup cornstarch 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1⁄4 teaspoon minced crystallized ginger 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg pinch of kosher or sea salt 6 large egg yolks 2-1⁄2cups half-and-half 6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1⁄2 tablespoon rum extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Additional strawberries for garnish (optional) Place the strawberry halves in a single layer in the bottom of the pie crust. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, ginger, nutmeg and salt over medium heat. Whisk in the egg yolks to create a thick paste. Gradually whisk in the half-and-half until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Add the chocolate and whisk until combined. Add the rum and vanilla extracts. Cool the mixture for 4 minutes. Pour the filling over the strawberries and up to the top of the crust. Chill the pie for 2 hours or until set. Garnish with additional strawberries, if Q desired. — Metro Creative Connection

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Origins of some beloved holiday traditions

Christmas is rife with traditions that date back ages.

Christmastime is here. The presents are being purchased and wrapped. The stockings will soon be hung on the fireplace mantle. Mistletoe is pinned above the front entryway, and poinsettias add rich color to home decor. Tradition is integral come the holiday season. Throughout the month of December, traditions fill people’s days and comprise the many reasons why individuals decorate, celebrate and dine the way they do this time of year. But few may know the origins of some of the most beloved holiday traditions.

Santa Claus Santa Claus’ origin story can be traced to St. Nicholas, a Christian bishop who lived during the fourth century. St. Nicholas was very generous and gave away his fortune to help the needy. He also did various other good deeds. St. Nicholas became famous and began to be known by various names around the world. The Dutch called him Sinter Klaas, which was eventually transformed to Santa Claus. The jolly persona came later when 20th century advertisers — especially the artists responsible for Coca-Cola ads — portrayed Santa in a red suit with a big smile.

Christmas stockings The Christmas stockings of today may be a byproduct of various traditions. One such tradition dates back to a Dutch custom in which children would leave shoes full of food to feed St. Nicholas’ donkeys, and then St. Nicholas would leave small gifts in return. Another origin story of Christmas stockings can be traced to the 12th century, when nuns would leave socks full of nuts, fruit and tangerines for the poor. This is why some people still put tangerines in Christmas stockings.

Mistletoe Mistletoe is hung in doorways, and couples who stand beneath it are encouraged to share a kiss. The tradition of hanging it in the house goes back to the times of the ancient Druids. Mistletoe was thought to bring good luck to a household and ward off evil spirits. The custom of kissing under mistletoe can be traced to England. Originally, a berry was picked from the sprig of mistletoe before the person could be kissed. When all the berries had gone, there could be no more kissing.

Christmas tree Christmas trees are everywhere this time of year. The use of evergreen trees predates Christmas and is associated with the pagan festival of Saturnalia, which celebrated the agricultural god Saturn with partying and gift-giving. During the winter solstice, green branches served as a reminder that spring would arrive anew. Germans are credited with first bringing evergreens into their homes and decorating them.

Christmas bells Church bells ring for many special services, including Christmas Mass. During Christmas midnight Mass in the Catholic Church, the altar bells may be rung while the priest says the “Gloria.” Bells are part of caroling, and jingling bells are associated with sleighs and Santa’s reindeer. Christmas is rife with traditions that date back ages. Q — Metro Creative Connection

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Tips to simplify cooking for a crowd this holiday Families big and small typically celebrate the holiday season together. For some, celebrating the holidays with family requires traveling, while others stay put and welcome family and friends into their homes. At some point during the holiday season, celebrants who host family and friends will no doubt prepare a homecooked meal for their loved ones. Cooking for a crowd can seem like a daunting task, especially for first-time hosts. However, there are various ways for hosts to simplify cooking for a crowd this holiday season. 1. Prepare a familiar dish. Hosts may agonize over their holiday menus, and some may feel compelled to prepare a family specialty or the same dishes their parents or grandparents prepared for holiday dinners when they were children. But holiday hosts can make things easy on themselves by choosing dishes they’ve made in the past, regardless of their place in family history. Chances are the ingredients for hosts’ own specialties are already in the pantry, saving a potentially time-consuming trip to the grocery store. And thanks to the familiarity factor, hosts’ own specialties likely won’t require as much time to prepare. 2. Share some cooking duties. Another way to simplify cooking for a

crowd is to invite guests to bring along a side dish or dessert. Guests who live nearby can make something in advance of the big meal, while hosts can hand over their kitchens to overnight guests who express a willingness to contribute their own homecooked dish to the party. Sharing the cooking duties gives hosts more time to connect with friends and family and serves as a great way to plan the menu in advance. 3. Only make what guests are likely to eat. Hosts also should not feel pressured to cook more food than is necessary. Holiday meals have a tendency to be lavish, but hosts don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen preparing food that will likely end up as leftovers or trash. Get a final headcount in the days before everyone comes over and adjust your recipes accordingly. 4. Start early. If the big meal is on Christmas Day, that does not mean hosts have to start cooking while everyone unwraps their presents. Hosts who are uncertain about what to cook can look for meals that can be prepared in advance so come the big day all they need to do is turn on the oven and let meals cook while the family spends time together. Hosts can employ various strategies to simplify the process of cooking for a crowd Q this holiday season. — Metro Creative Connection

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