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Today’s the day! After seeing how much you loved the updated pattern designs in my 20-piece Dinnerware Set, I’ve been looking forward to sharing my NEW 20-piece Bakeware Set in Old World and Floral Lace with you FOREVER. And it’s Today’s Special Value on QVC!

It feels like Christmas and my birthday, all rolled into one. Maybe because QVC added an all-day Easy Pay on all temp-tations as the cherry on top of this already exciting day!

Just in time for holiday baking, entertaining and gifting season, I designed this all-in-one collection of pieces I hear temp-tations® collectors requesting again and again. It’s like the “greatest hits” of the kitchen, featuring my fresh new design twist on classic Old World and Floral Lace. The perfect way to update your holiday and everyday table!  And a beautiful way to match back to your existing temp-tations collections.

My versatile 4-quart and 2.5-quart bakers with Lid-Its® are the centerpiece of any great meal. Not only do they look stunning when you present them at the table, filled with your favorite recipes. But the natural stoneware makes all the prep, cooking and cleanup a snap, so your can spend more time enjoying the moments that really matter.

The matching Lid-Its® really shine this time of year! You can use them on top of a baker in the oven, so you can bake two recipes at once, like lasagna and garlic bread. They also make great baking sheets during cookie swap season. Plus, they work as a trivet, serving tray, cutting board…truly an all-purpose piece.

The set also includes three versatile nesting bowls in top-requested sizes – 3 qt, 2 qt and 1 qt – that are perfect for everything from mixing, snacks and salads, to serving up a beautiful array of side dishes in perfectly-coordinated style.

For all your sweet and savory loaf recipes, I designed two generous 1.75 qt loaf pans. I love these for last-minute gifting needs. Bake up a loaf of your favorite bread and wrap it up in a decorative kitchen towel, or use the loaf pan as a base for a sweet and simple gift basket for your favorite cook. You can even add the included measuring cup and spoon set to make it extra special!

I can’t wait to share all of this with you on air today. And as a delicious treat, I’m previewing one of the recipes that comes with the set here. This Bacon Spinach Dip is my go-to recipe for the holiday season. It’s so easy, when you prep and bake it up in your temp-tations bowl. And if there are any leftovers, you can store them using the convenient storage covers…but I’ve never had leftovers when I prep this dip…it’s that good!

Bacon Spinach Dip

1 pound bacon

4 cups baby spinach, chopped

16 ounces cream cheese, soft

2 cups sour cream

½ cup mayonnaise

1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

3/4 cup shredded Parmesan

1 ½ Tablespoons minced garlic

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced

1 + ½ cups shredded mozzarella

1 + ½ cups shredded cheddar

2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Bread or crackers for serving

Preheat oven to 400°

1. 1. Place bacon in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook until crispy, about 10 minutes. Set on paper towels to drain. Chop and set aside.
2. 2. Carefully add chopped spinach to the pan. Lower heat, cover and cook for a few minutes or until wilted. Set on paper towels to drain.
3. 3. Place cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise in your temp-tations® 2 quart bowl. Blend until smooth using a hand mixer. Blend in Worcestershire sauce.
4. 4. Slowly stir in Parmesan, garlic, Dijon, jalapeno, 1 cup of mozzarella, 1 cup of cheddar, parsley, the sautéed spinach and 3/4 of the bacon.
5. Top with remaining mozzarella, cheddar and bacon.
6. Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Serve immediately with bread or crackers.

I’m really looking forward to hearing all your great cooking and entertaining plans when I’m on-air today. Tune in throughout the day, at 12:00 midnight, 3:00 am, 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 12:00 noon, 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm ET (whew!) to share your temp-tations story!

XOXO

Tara