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This Candy Cane Caprese Board is a fun and delicious appetizer board for holiday entertaining.

INGREDIENTS

16 ounce log of fresh pre-sliced mozzarella
3 large fresh tomatoes, sliced 1/4 thick into about 12 slices
fresh basil leaves, for garnishing
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
olive oil, for drizzling
flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
toasted baguette, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

Start at the top end of the candy cane shape and alternate layering a slice of fresh mozzarella with a slice of tomato until you get a big candy cane shape.
Place fresh basil leaves around the board and a small serving bowl with the balsamic glaze.
Just before serving, drizzle the mozzarella and tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with additional olive oil and sea salt, as well as toasted baguette slices.

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These Glazed Gingerbread Donuts are like eating your favourite molasses ginger cookie in donut form!

Ingredients

For the Donuts

1 Cup white whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 Cup brown sugar
1 egg
3 Tablespoons molasses
1/3 Cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 Tablespoons butter, melted

For the Frosting

1 Cup confectioner’s sugar
1 Tablespoon hot water
1/2 Tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, salt, and brown sugar.
In a small bowl, whisk together egg, molasses, vanilla extract, milk, and butter. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Transfer batter to a pastry bag or a plastic bag with a corner cut off. Pipe batter into donut pan filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
Bake for 8 minutes or until edges just start to turn golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
While donuts are cooling, stir together all ingredients for the frosting. You may need to add up to another 1/2 teaspoon of milk to reach desired consistency. Dip tops of donuts into glaze and return to wire rack. Top with sprinkles and allow glaze to harden before serving.
Best served same day but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container.

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