Entries by Sparkle Markets

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4 Traditional New Year’s Eve Dishes to Try Out

New Year, New Dishes! From Thanksgiving to Hanukkah and Christmas, the holiday season is full of festivities. New Year’s Eve is a great finale to a fun-filled season. As 2021 comes to a close, let us at Sparkle Markets help relieve the pressure of finding new dishes or ideas to try out by trying these […]

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The Tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes

Holiday traditions help promote unity, community and give identity to cultures that help spread the joy each year. The tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes stems from 20th-century Italian-American immigrants who—homesick for the land they left behind—combined classic Italian dishes with seafood. The sea was a representation of the connection between their home […]

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Feast of the Seven Fishes

In Italian-American households, the Feast of the Seven Fishes is celebrated on December 24. This Christmas Eve celebration kicks off the holiday festivities with a huge dinner consisting of seven courses of fish and other types of seafood. The dinner courses can consist of appetizers, soup, pastas, etc. and each family has their own way […]

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Mini Christmas Tree Pizzas

Looking for activities to do with the kids while they’re on Christmas break? Not only are these mini-Christmas tree pizzas easy to make, but they taste just as good as they look! They can also be customized with your favorite toppings, making for a great lunch over break or a nice appetizer for your holiday […]

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Holiday Toffee

Here at Sparkle, we are preparing you for the Christmas season! This is a great and easy recipe to use for cookie platters at your next holiday party or gifts for your neighbors and or your child’s teachers. It only takes a few ingredients and a little bit of time to make this delicious toffee […]

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Buttermilk Brined Turkey Breast

Whether you plan on serving a whole turkey or turkey breast for Thanksgiving, try brining it. In the Sparkle Eats Kitchen, we’re brining a turkey breast in buttermilk and spices before baking it. The combination of the buttermilk and salt helps keep the turkey extra moist and gives it a nicely browned skin.