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Prepare la decoración festiva
Last Updated on July 9, 2024 by Daily News Staff

(Family Features) Deliciosa comida, vino refinado, amigos y familiares. Estos son algunos de los ingredientes preferidos de la temporada festiva.
Afortunadamente, es posible organizar una celebración innovadora con familiares y amigos sin gastar una fortuna. En ALDI, puede ahorrar hasta un 50% en vinos, y productos para cocinar y hornear.*
Un menú con aperitivos encantadoramente presentados y vin brûlé (vino caliente con especias) puede transformar su reunión en un momento memorable. Siga estos consejos de Janice Stahl, estilista culinaria y clienta fiel de ALDI:
- Elija un tema: piense en un tema que cree un clima alegre y genere diálogo entre los invitados. Por ejemplo, “Invierno blanco”, los invitados se vestirán de blanco, ofrecerá solo vinos blancos, espumantes y alimentos con colores claros (langostinos, quesos y galletas de mantequilla de postre).
- Genere un clima festivo: decore la casa conforme al tema elegido. Para generar una experiencia festiva innovadora, invite a su casa al “Invierno blanco” con nieve artificial sobre los manteles y ramas de hojas perennes pintadas de dorado y plateado por todos lados.
- Decore la bandeja de quesos: prepare una mesa de quesos simple pero espectacular. Para ello, ofrezca una selección de 3 a 5 quesos de diferentes texturas y sabores. El queso blando (como el de cabra) combina bien con galletas saladas. El queso semiduro (como el manchego) combina con jaleas o mermeladas ácidas. Sirva los quesos ahumados con frutas secas (nueces), y los quesos madurados, como el parmesano, con vegetales crocantes (apio o pepino) para resaltar los sabores del proceso de maduración.
- Añada un toque europeo: prepare su propia versión del vino caliente europeo, una combinación de vino tinto y especias que crean un trago festivo. Refuerce el toque francés con crêpes deliciosos como aperitivo o dulces como postre.
- Postre casero: prepare una mesa dulce en lugar de servir los postres. Para armar una mesa atractiva, coloque diversos chocolates, dulces y caramelos duros en frascos de vidrio transparente. Combine formas y tamaños diferentes. Ofrezca bolsas pequeñas y sujetadores para que los invitados personalicen su postre e incluso lleven algo a casa.
Creaciones con crêpes
Ofrezca a sus invitados una estación de elaboración de crêpes (panqueques) para probar y crear sabores divertidos e interesantes como aperitivos, postres o delicias de medianoche.
- Ofrezca diferentes tipos de panqueques con chocolate, café, limón e incluso cerveza.
- Cree rellenos innovadores como mantequilla de almendras, frutas en conserva o calabaza asada.
- Para los invitados más aventureros, agregue aderezos como crema de avellanas, ricota batida o salsa de manzana, pero ofrezca también los aderezos más comunes, como azúcar impalpable, salsa de chocolate o crema batida.
Con estos simples consejos asequibles y recetas fáciles de preparar, sorprenderá a sus invitados. Para obtener más ideas divertidas, visite www.aldi.us.
*Basado en una comparación de precios de productos similares vendidos en tiendas minoristas líderes a nivel nacional.
Tarteletas de manzanas y bayas
Ingredients
- 2/3 taza de avena Millville Old Fashioned Oats
- 1 taza de harina multipropósito Baker’s Corner All Purpose Flour, y algo más para estirar la masa
- 1/4 cucharadita de bicarbonato de sodio Baker’s Corner Baking Soda
- 1/4 cucharadita de sal con iodo Stonemill Essentials Iodized Salt
- 1/2 taza de mantequilla sin sal Countryside Creamery Unsalted Butter, fría y en cubos
- 1 cucharadita de vinagre blanco Tuscan Garden White Vinegar
- 3 cucharadas de agua helada
- Relleno:
- 1 naranja, ralladura
- 1/2 cucharadita de especias para pastel de calabaza Stonemill Essentials Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 3 cucharadas de azúcar morena Baker’s Corner Brown Sugar
- 3 cucharadas de fécula de maíz Baker’s Corner Corn Starch
- 2 cucharadas frambuesas en conserva Berryhill Raspberry Preserves
- 3 tazas de manzanas Gala peladas y en cubos (unas 3 manzanas pequeñas)
- 1 taza de arándanos congelados
Preparation
- Precaliente el horno a 375 °F.
- En un procesador de alimentos, procese la avena, la harina, el bicarbonato de sodio y la sal. Agregue la mantequilla fría, y procese hasta que la mantequilla tenga el tamaño de frijoles. Agregue el vinagre y el agua lentamente. Mezcle hasta formar una masa firme. Enfríe la masa en el refrigerador (30 minutos).
- En un tazón mediano, mezcle todos los ingredientes del relleno.
- Coloque la masa de avena sobre una superficie ligeramente enharinada, y estírela hasta obtener una masa de 1/4 pulgada de espesor. Córtela en 24 círculos de tres pulgadas. Si la masa se torna demasiado cálida para trabajarla, forme una bola y refrigérela. Coloque los círculos en moldes para panecillos.
- Pinche cada círculo con un tenedor, lleve al horno durante 10 minutos, y deje enfriar.
- En cada tarteleta, coloque 2 cucharadas de relleno, y lleve al horno durante 15 minutos o hasta que la masa esté dorada y el relleno haga burbujas.
- Sirva con crema helada de vainilla.
Serves
24 tarteletas
Bocados DeJonghe de langostinos
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 taza de vino San Zenone Bianco
- 1 taza de mantequilla sin sal Countryside Creamery Unsalted Butter, dividida
- 1 diente de ajo, picado
- 1 cucharadita de sal con iodo Stonemill Essentials Iodized Salt
- 1 cucharadita de pimienta negra molida Stonemill Essentials Ground Black Pepper
- 12 onzas de langostinos Sea Queen Jumbo Easy Peel Raw Shrimp, descongelados y pelados
- 2 tazas de pan rallado Chef’s Cupboard Italian Breadcrumbs
- 750 ml de vino espumante Herres Brut Sparkling
- 1 paquete (5,3 onzas) de galletas saladas con romero Specially Selected Rosemary Flatbread Crackers
Preparation
- Precaliente el horno a 350°F.
- En una olla pequeña, mezcle el vino, 1/2 taza de mantequilla, el ajo, la sal y la pimienta. Cocine a fuego lento durante 5 minutos.
- En un molde de 9 x 13 pulgadas, coloque los langostinos en una sola capa. Vierta la salsa de vino.
- Derrita la mantequilla restante, y mezcle con el pan rallado. Presione sobre los langostinos, y lleve al horno durante 15 minutos o hasta que los langostinos estén rosados y el pan rallado esté ligeramente dorado.
- Sirva copas de vino Brut Sparkling.
- Coloque cuidadosamente cada langostino sobre la galleta del tamaño de un bocado. Ubique la galleta sobre la parte superior de la copa de champagne. Sirva.
Serves
8
Crostini de queso fresco salsa de calabaza
Ingredients
- 1/2 pan baguette francés especial Specially Selected French Baguette, cortado en rebanadas de 1/4 pulgada de espesor
- 1 taza de aceite de oliva extravirgen Carlini Extra Virgin Olive Oil, dividida
- 1 cucharadita de pimentón Stonemill Essentials Chili Powder
- 2 cucharaditas de especias para pastel de calabaza Stonemill Essentials Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 cucharada de azúcar morena Baker’s Corner Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cucharadita de sal con iodo Stonemill Essentials Iodized Salt
- 1/2 cucharadita de pimienta negra molida Stonemill Essentials Ground Black Pepper
- 3/4 taza de calabaza en lata Baker’s Corner 100% Pure Canned Pumpkin
- 1 naranja, ralladura
- 1/3 taza de jugo de naranja exprimido (unas 2 naranjas)
- 1 lima, ralladura
- 1/4 taza de jugo de lima exprimido (unas 3 limas)
- 5 onzas de queso fresco Benita Fresco Cheese, cortado en 10 rectángulos
- 2 1/2 tazas de rúcula bebé orgánica SimplyNature Organic Baby Arugula
Preparation
- En un tazón grande, mezcle las rebanadas de baguette y 1/4 taza de aceite hasta cubrir todo. Coloque en una sola capa sobre una placa para horno. Lleve al horno por 6 minutos. Reserve.
- En un tazón mediano, mezcle el pimentón, las especias para pastel de calabaza, el azúcar morena, la sal, la pimienta, la calabaza, la ralladura de cáscara de naranja, el jugo de naranja, la ralladura de cáscara de lima y el jugo de lima. Incorpore gradualmente el aceite restante. Reserve.
- Caliente una sartén antiadherente a temperatura media/alta. Dore el queso fresco de cada lado. Retire, y deje enfriar. Corte cada rectángulo de queso en diagonal.
- Ubique las rebanadas de baguette en una fuente para servir. Cubra con rúcula y un triángulo de queso fresco. Rocíe con salsa de calabaza.
Serves
25 crostini
SOURCE:
ALDI
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Easy, Elegant Charcuterie Boards for Effortless Holiday Hosting
Create stunning charcuterie boards with sommelier-approved wine pairings for stress-free holiday hosting. Get 3 easy recipes featuring prosciutto, genoa salame, and capocollo with perfect cheese and wine matches.
Last Updated on December 19, 2025 by Daily News Staff

Easy, Elegant Charcuterie Boards for Effortless Holiday Hosting
(Family Features) When holiday occasions call for you to don your hosting cap, skip complicated appetizers and hors d’oeuvres to instead serve sustainable charcuterie with sommelier-approved wine pairings. After all, simplicity can still equal premium flavor with the right meats, cheeses and libations. It doesn’t take a hosting expert or pairing professional to create a spread that’s as memorable as it is delicious. Charcuterie boards made with just a few ingredients can start the festivities on a high note by wowing loved ones with your pairing prowess. Amaze your guests (and even yourself) by starting with heritage breed pork in small-batch artisanal production from Niman Ranch, whose independent family farmers and ranchers raise all animals with no antibiotics or added hormones ever. Their commitment to humane practices and sustainability leads to the exceptional flavor and tenderness your crowd craves and can taste in every bite. Match the selection of meats – like prosciutto, genoa salame or capocollo in these recipes – with complementary cheeses and accents such as crostini, olives or even thyme-infused honey for an extra special touch. Finally, find the perfect bottle of wine for each board to round out a palate-pleasing spread that suits each guest’s preferred pairing profile. With flavor, sustainability and a personal touch, charcuterie can bring holiday occasions to life for you and your loved ones. Visit NimanRanch.com to find more seasonal inspiration and charcuterie solutions.
Prosciutto, Sottocenere and Aligote
- Niman Ranch Prosciutto
- Firm cheese, such as Sottocenere
- Toasted crostini
- Aligote wine

Genoa Salame, Vintage Grand Ewe and Syrah
- Niman Ranch Genoa Salame
- Aged, firm sheep’s cheese, such as Vintage Grand Ewe
- Olives
- Syrah wine

Capocollo, Aged Cheddar, Thyme Honey and Txakoli
- Niman Ranch Capocollo
- Aged sharp cheddar cheese
- Thyme-infused honey
- Txakoli wine
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Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Hits $8 Million Donation Milestone
Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project surpasses $8M in donations since 2013, including a record $1.5M raised in 2025 for agriculture’s future.
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Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Hits $8 Million Donation Milestone
Culver’s has always worn its Midwest roots proudly—right down to the farm-fresh ingredients behind its ButterBurgers and Fresh Frozen Custard. This week, the restaurant brand shared a milestone that reinforces that connection in a big way: Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project has officially surpassed $8 million in total donations since launching in 2013. Even more impressive, 2025 marked a record year, with more than $1.5 million raised to support the future of agriculture through education, advocacy, and community-based partnerships.A 12-year commitment to the people behind the food
When Culver’s started the Thank You Farmers Project, the mission was simple: support farmers and strengthen agricultural education so the next generation can continue feeding communities for decades to come. Twelve years later, that mission has grown into a nationwide effort powered by local restaurants, community partners, and everyday guests. As Alison Demmer, Culver’s senior public relations manager, put it: behind every meal served is a network of hardworking farmers. The Thank You Farmers Project is Culver’s way of turning gratitude into action—by investing in the people and programs that keep agriculture strong.How guests and communities helped raise $1.5 million in 2025
The Thank You Farmers Project is fueled by participation—donations at the register, local fundraising, and limited-time initiatives that make it easy for guests to contribute while enjoying the Culver’s experience. Here are some of the standout efforts from 2025:- Green and Gold: Culver’s donated $1 for each rental and digital purchase of the movie Green and Gold, totaling $100,000 donated to three agricultural organizations.
- To Farmers with Love Contest: Guests nominated farmers and ranchers for recognition, with five winnersreceiving a $500 cash prize, a VIP Tim McGraw concert experience at the Field of Dreams, plus Culver’s gift cards and swag.
- Scoops of Thanks Day (11th annual): Guests donated more than $170,000, receiving a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard in exchange for a $1 donation supporting local FFA chapters and other agricultural education organizations.
- Concretes for a Cause: Culver’s raised more than $570,000 by donating $1 from each Concrete Mixer soldsystemwide over a five-day period—supporting local hunger relief initiatives.
- Culver’s FFA Ambassadors: Guests nominated standout FFA members to represent Culver’s as ambassadors. Ten ambassadors earned up to $2,500 for their local chapters to fund learning experiences through agriculture advocacy events in partnership with Culver’s.
Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project has officially passed $8 million in total donations since the program began in 2013.
Why this milestone matters beyond the number
An $8 million milestone is worth celebrating—but the bigger story is what it represents: a long-term investment in agricultural education and sustainability, backed by a brand with more than 1,000 family-owned and operated restaurants across 26 states. Programs like this help ensure:- Students have access to hands-on agricultural learning opportunities
- Local FFA chapters and education organizations can expand their impact
- Communities stay connected to the real people behind the food supply
- Future farmers and ranchers feel seen, supported, and valued
How to get involved
Culver’s is encouraging guests and community members to learn more, donate, or participate in upcoming initiatives tied to the Thank You Farmers Project. To explore the program and find ways to support it, visit: https://www.culvers.com/about-culvers/thank-you-farmers-projectFAQ: Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project
About Culver’s
For more than 40 years, Culver’s has served cooked-to-order meals made with farm-fresh ingredients and delivered with a signature commitment to friendly service. The brand’s menu is best known for the ButterBurger (made with fresh, never-frozen beef) and Fresh Frozen Custard, including its popular Flavor of the Day program. With more than 1,000 restaurants in 26 states, Culver’s continues to grow while staying rooted in small-town Midwestern values—and the Thank You Farmers Project is one of the clearest examples of that commitment in action.High Demand Marks “Veggies for Veterans” Event Amid SNAP DelaysLink: https://stmdailynews.com/high-demand-marks-veggies-for-veterans-event-amid-snap-delays/
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Chef Swap at the Beach Christmas Special Hits Cooking Channel Dec. 20 — and You Can Taste It in Myrtle Beach
Chef Swap at the Beach returns with a Christmas Special on Dec. 20 on Cooking Channel. Plus, Myrtle Beach’s new Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass lets visitors dine at featured restaurants across the Grand Strand.
A “Chef Swap at The Beach” Christmas Special will air December 20 on the Cooking Channel. The cast includes L-R: Jamie Daskalis, Jason Trinh, Johanna Wilson Jones, Mason Zeglen, Dylan Foster, Jess Sagun, Gabriel Hernandez. The holiday-themed episode was filmed at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach. In addition, the new Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass dining trail allows fans to engage with the featured restaurants and chefs when in Myrtle Beach. Credit: Visit Myrtle Beach
Chef Swap at the Beach Christmas Special Hits Cooking Channel Dec. 20 — and You Can Taste It in Myrtle Beach
If you’ve ever watched a cooking competition and thought, I need to eat that, Myrtle Beach is making it easy to turn screen-time cravings into real-life reservations. On Dec. 20, the Cooking Channel will air a festive new episode of “Chef Swap at The Beach” — a Christmas Special that brings back familiar chefs from past seasons for a holiday-themed cooking competition. And for anyone planning a trip (or looking for a reason to), the show’s newest extension makes the experience even more tangible: the Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass, a free digital dining trail that connects fans directly to the restaurants featured across the series.A holiday episode built on community (and a little friendly pressure)
The Christmas Special follows the established “Chef Swap” format: chefs step outside their own kitchens and comfort zones, then race to create themed dishes under tight time constraints. The twist is the season. Filmed at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, the special leans into holiday energy with seasonal elements and a charitable component — while still spotlighting what the series does best: collaboration, creativity, and the relationships that make the Myrtle Beach food scene feel like a community. As Stuart Butler, President of Visit Myrtle Beach, put it, the series has become “a meaningful way to showcase the talent of the Myrtle Beach area’s culinary community to a national audience,” reflecting “the relationships and sense of community that exist across the Grand Strand.”Why the International Culinary Institute matters
The setting isn’t just a backdrop. The International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach plays a real role in the region’s dining identity — serving as a training ground for aspiring chefs and hospitality pros, and helping feed the local restaurant ecosystem with new talent. In other words: Myrtle Beach’s culinary growth isn’t accidental. It’s being built, taught, and refined — and this special gives viewers a look at that foundation.The Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass: from TV episode to dining itinerary
Here’s the part that makes this more than a one-night watch. Restaurants featured throughout multiple seasons of “Chef Swap at The Beach” are now included in the Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass, a self-guided dining trail that visitors can use while exploring the Grand Strand. When you sign up for the free digital pass, you unlock a mobile “passport” to participating restaurants, including:- Special offers
- Insights into the show’s signature dishes
- A curated way to experience restaurants from every season, year-round
Myrtle Beach: more than 60 miles of oceanfront
Yes, Myrtle Beach has 60 miles of beautiful oceanfront — but the story Visit Myrtle Beach is telling here is bigger than sand and surf. Known as the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is made up of 14 unique communities along South Carolina’s northeast coast. Visitors come for the classic vacation staples — entertainment, family attractions, shopping, and world-class golf — but increasingly, they’re also coming hungry. Fresh coastal Carolina cuisine isn’t a side note anymore. It’s part of the main event.Mark your calendar (and maybe your restaurant list)
If you’re looking for a holiday watch that’s equal parts competition and community, set a reminder for Dec. 20 on the Cooking Channel. And if you want to take it one step further, the Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass gives you a ready-made reason to plan a winter escape — one plate at a time. Learn more about Myrtle Beach tourism: visitmyrtlebeach.com Explore the Chef’s Table Pass: ChefSwap.com- Visit Myrtle Beach (Official Tourism Site)
- Chef Swap (Chef’s Table Pass + participating restaurants)
- Cooking Channel (Show info and TV listings)
- Cooking Channel TV Schedule (Find airtimes)
- Cooking Channel Shows (Browse series and episodes)
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