18 Recorder’s Birthday Party Planner
S’mores
Continued from 17
Improve your kitchen for entertaining
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• 12 marshmallows
• 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 12 lollipop sticks
• Parchment paper
Line cookie sheet or tray with parchment paper. Remove wrappers from
chocolate bars; break into pieces.
Place chocolate and shortening in
small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave
for 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave for an additional 10 seconds at a
time, stirring after each heating, until
chocolate is melted and mixture is
smooth when stirred.
Dip about 1/2 of each marshmallow into melted chocolate; shake off
excess chocolate. Immediately sprinkle
chocolate portion with graham cracker
crumbs or dip for heavier coating. Place
uncoated side on prepared sheet. Push
lollipop stick through top of chocolate
about halfway into marshmallow. Repeat procedure with remaining marshmallows.
Refrigerate for about 5 minutes or
until firm. Store in cool, dry place.
Makes 12 treats.
Curl up on the Couch
Make movie night complete with a
S’mores sundae or sweet S’mores Snack
Mix. Packed with flavors inspired by
the classic recipe, this snack will have
everyone saying, “Gimme some more!”
Things you’ll need:
• 3 HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bars
• 4 full-size graham cracker sheets
• 2 tbsp. butter or margarine
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 cup cinnamon graham cereal
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows
• 1/2 cup peanuts
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line
cookie sheet with foil. Lightly spray foil
with vegetable cooking spray. Break
graham crackers into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces; spread on prepared cookie sheet.
Place butter in small microwavesafe bowl. Heat in microwave for 30
seconds. Add sugar and cinnamon; stir
until butter is melted and mixture is
blended. Drizzle over graham cracker
pieces.
Bake in oven for 10 minutes; gently
stir or turn over pieces. Bake for additional 10 minutes; remove from oven.
Cool completely on cookie sheet.
Remove wrappers from chocolate;
break into sections. Toss graham cracker pieces with chocolate bar pieces,
cinnamon graham cereal, marshmallows
and peanuts. Store in cool, dry place.
Makes about 4 cups mix.
For more inspiration, ideas and
S’mores recipe variations, visit www.
CelebrateWithHersheys.com.
To add a touch of sweetness to
celebrations, enjoy this treat the traditional way or put a fun spin on an old
favorite.
Ponte Vedra Recorder ·September 17, 2015
If your home is the one
your family and friends
gravitate to for parties and
seasonal celebrations, you
need to make sure it can
handle all that attention.
Upgrading your kitchen
can be one of the most
rewarding home improvement projects for those
who entertain frequently.
Here are a few upgrades
that can improve your
kitchen’s visual appeal and
utility for better entertaining.
and for visually appealing dishes and glasses. It’s
easy for you to grab what
you need and for guests to
know where to turn for an
extra plate or tumbler. And
open shelves are terrific for
showcasing that favorite set
of after-dinner glassware or
that sleek new cappuccino
maker.
But a well-designed
kitchen also needs large
cabinets to hide clutter
and clunky appliances that
consume precious counter
space.
Open and Shut
Upgrade Your Range
Is your kitchen storage
bursting at the seams? Do
those cabinets that once
looked so great now seem
tired? Today’s top kitchens
employ a combination of
open shelving and closed
cabinetry to deliver stunning looks and top functionality.
Install open shelving for
things you use the most
Upgrading your range
is a simple way to take
entertaining to the next
level. Your range should
be the centerpiece of your
kitchen, in terms of design
and function. And these
days, designs that combine
sleek industrial lines with
classic retro touches are all
the rage.
But form needs to be
matched by flexible function. Look for a range that
comes in dual fuel, gas
or electric, with choice of
a single or double oven,
such as the 36-inch professional style ranges from
Verona, a luxury Italian
brand from EuroChef USA.
Their new Classic Collection line comes in three
colors, including stainless
steel, matte black and gloss
red, with a color-matched
control panel, featuring
teardrop control knobs,
beveled doors, rounded
handles and elegant plinth
legs. More information is
available at veronaappliances.com/verona-classic.
No matter what range
you choose, opt for one
with high BTU sealed burners and easy glide oven
racks for easy access to
your meals. And be sure
to look for such advanced
features as an infrared
broiler and/or convection
setting so you can cook
quickly