Thanksgiving

Easy Thanksgiving Side Dish: Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Grapes And Walnuts

November 3, 2011
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I didn’t really like brussel sprouts until I was in my 30s. My mom made them for La Jolla Girl and, to our complete surprise, she loved them. We had to up our brussel sprout intake. When the November issue of Whole Living Magazine (a Martha Stewart publication) landed in my mailbox, I knew I had to make the roasted brussel sprout recipe on the cover. Because I have a habit of not thoroughly reading recipes before starting them, I accidentally omitted a few steps. I’ll give you my version, which is a little easier than Martha’s, is still delicious, and you can wing it a little bit too.

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Easy Bread and Celery Stuffing Recipe

November 12, 2010
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Stuffing is my favorite part of Thanksgiving. Two years ago, I hunted for a no-frills stuffing recipe. I didn’t want meat, apples or anything like that in it. I found this recipe, got loads of compliments on it, and have made it multiple times since. So, here’s what you do. Easy Bread and Celery Stuffing Ingredients (for 10 servings): 1 1lb loaf of sliced white bread (or some people use french bread) 3/4 cup of [...]

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How to Make Turkey Cupcakes for Thanksgiving

November 8, 2010
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I did quite a bit of internet surfing before deciding how to make turkey cupcakes. I used features from several different cupcakes I saw and then added a few other touches. I was also able to use leftover Halloween candy. I admit that these are a little bit labor intensive, but you can omit a some steps (see below) to simplify. However, after the second turkey cupcake, I got the hang of it and moved [...]

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Wine Wednesday – Thanksgiving Wine Guide

November 25, 2009
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Thanksgiving Wine Guide By Barrie Cleveland With Thanksgiving only a few days away the challenging task of matching a wine to the traditional feast should be by now well under way. Thanksgiving challenging? Not just because it’s a big chore to put on and one must deal with numerous friends and relatives vying for an enviable seat at your table, but because the traditional meal does not lend itself easily to one particular Thanksgiving wine. [...]

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Date and Pecan Pumpkin Squares

November 21, 2009
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If you’re looking for a dessert to take to a holiday party or just love pumpkin, these date and pecan pumpkin squares are a healthier alternative, that don’t taste healthy.  I saw this recipe on the Whole Foods website on a day I had time to bake, but did not feel like going to the store. I had all ingredients in my pantry except for whole wheat pastry flour.  A quick search on Google told me that an [...]

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Thanksgiving 101: The Safest Way to Thaw A Frozen Turkey

November 12, 2009
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According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, there are proper ways to thaw a frozen turkey without exposing you or your guests to unnecessary bacteria.  They suggest 3 methods:  in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave. Their preferred method is to safely and slowly thaw the turkey in the refrigerator.  Plan 1 day for every 5 pounds. If you decide to use cold water, they recommend sealing the turkey in an air tight or leak [...]

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