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Emily Sarah Downs

Cuisine Coordinator, Tips From Town, Ridgewood, NJ

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Caramel Fudge Bars

Martha, Martha, Martha! Gadzooks these are something. Leave it to Martha Stewart to publish this recipe… just had to promote it. Deadly.

Eggnog Breakfast Bread Pudding

The only time I can think of having eggnog is around the holiday season. Makes for a great additive to this bread pudding. Especially for a breakfast or brunch treat. Splurge a little… you undoubtedly deserve it.

Slow-Cooker Pork Chili Verde

There’s beef, and there’s chicken and of course there’s pork chili. Below is a recipe for the masses of chili lovers all over this world. Slow-cooking deepens the intense flavors that are thrown together in this mixture of perfect....

Spiced Cranberry Bundt Cake

Perfect cake for a group of holiday gatherers.  I love it for breakfast with my coffee or for dessert.  Moist yet loaded with texture.  Chewy dried cranberries, toasted almonds and a bit of exotic spices go into creating this gorgeous Bundt.

Emily’s Holiday Wish List

My holiday wish list would undoubtedly get out of control if I actually sat down and thought about it, most likely with unattainable items. So… on a more practical note, I do have a few ideas that would thrill me if I found them under the tree this year. In no particular order I narrowed […]

Lemon Iced Cookies

Lemonade in a cookie form.  Course sanding sugar makes these sparkle, but feel free to mix it up with other colored sanding sugar or edible glitter!

Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Rich chocolatey-chocolate chip shortbread cookies won’t last long in the cookie jar.  Flakey yet dense enough to dunk.

Blueberry & Buttermilk Scones

A perfect breakfast or treat with afternoon tea.  Don’t forget to serve pats of softened butter alongside.

Peppermint Bark

Candy canes are Christmas. Smashed up and mixed with TWO types of chocolate? The perfect combination creating a holiday treat no one can resist. Share the wealth and bring as gifts to work parties, family functions and all of your holiday...

Candied Sugar & Cinnamon Pecans

In need of a quick hostess gift? Holiday exchange catch you off guard? A batch of homemade candied nuts will suffice in such a pinch. Sally’s baking addiction has this delicious and simple recipe and I thought Tips should pass it along.

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