Thanksgiving is almost here and that begs the question, what are the Thanksgiving essential kitchen ware items you’ll need to make your big day a success? Of course, you’ll need countless bowls and plates and such but what are some of the key elements specifically geared towards cooking a Thanksgiving meal that I deem essential?…
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Continue ReadingHoly heavens, you CAN’T believe how good these are! Twice baked sweet potatoes is a play on the traditional sweet potato casserole my family demands every year at Thanksgiving. I call it “Good as Dessert Sweet Potatoes” because it can easily be eaten as dessert. I would never in a million years NOT make these…
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Continue ReadingThere is little one can do to improve a classic pumpkin pie. Sometimes I want to cry out in protest when I see the things people do to pumpkin pie to try to drum up a new twist on it. I just want to scream “STOP THE MADNESS!” because there are JUST some things you…
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Continue ReadingBrussels sprouts… These brilliantly green miniature cabbages are packed with vitamins A and C and folic acid and are a great source of fiber, but sadly are underrated or unloved by many. Just bring up their name in a crowd of people and watch people instantly start making the icky face. Perhaps it’s because most…
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Continue ReadingTurkey breasts are a great alternative to a huge turkey for a smaller group for Thanksgiving, especially if your group favors white meat. To begin, make a DIY roasting pan by simply taking a shallow 9 X 13 dish. Instead of a metal rack, we’re going to use vegetables instead. They will serve to add…
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Continue ReadingWhat is this thing called “dry brining” anyway? It’s brilliant, that’s what. For those of you who don’t have room in your refrigerator for a giant bird in an equally giant vat of brining liquid or don’t want to mess with changing out ice in a cooler for days, this is a good solution…
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Continue ReadingIt seems salads get left out in the cold, so to speak, in the fall. I love to make salads in the summer when it’s hot. I tend to utilize summer fruits like strawberries, blueberries and peaches in my salads along with some form of nut and shaved cheese. This salad, however, calls on…
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Continue ReadingYou know it’s that time again, when you start seeing a zillion recipes cropping up with ingredients like pumpkin, butternut squash and apples. It’s Fall. The Christmas song that quotes “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” should have been written about Fall as far as I’m concerned. After a few months of…