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Thanksgiving shopping list necessary extras to have on hand">Thanksgiving shopping list necessary extras to have on hand
Planning on doing shopping for thanksgiving next day or two, in addition to the items from recipes/planned dishes any suggestions for extra ingredients to have on hand? For example, I always make sure to have buttermilk, oranges, all sorts of fresh herbs...anything else that you find gets good use once...
Read moreHelp choosing between two menus (4 carnivores & 2 pescatarians & 1 vegan)">Help choosing between two menus (4 carnivores & 2 pescatarians & 1 vegan)
You guys have generously helped me plan many menus the past few years...and I need help yet again. :) Every holiday season I return to my hometown of DC and usually have a dinner party for dear friends. This year I'm having the party on New Years. We're all looking for...
Read moreDoes alcohol in a pecan pie cook out?">Does alcohol in a pecan pie cook out?
For Thanksgiving, I'm going to be making the John Thorne Pecan Pie that several Chowhounders have raved about. The recipe calls for 2 T. of dark rum. Will the rum cook out / burn off during the 50 minutes of baking? I'm concerned about whether the alcohol...
Read moreSkate seared, finish in oven">Skate seared, finish in oven
Hi Last second plans and I will be hosting dinner Saturday. I'm used to family style but my bf family is accustomed to course meal so that is what I'm attempting I cooked skate wing with capers a few weeks ago and it was delicious. My problem is that I only have...
Read moreHomemade turkey gravy advice?">Homemade turkey gravy advice?
Hi. My family has divvied up the components of Thanksgiving dinner and I'm making cranberry sauce and gravy. I bought a 12 pound bird for the gravy. I was originally going to remove the breast meat and some thigh meat (for later use) and use the rest...
Read morePowdered gravy mix?">Powdered gravy mix?
Can you do anything with it aside from making wet powdered gravy? Maybe mix it into biscuit dough so you "biscuits and gravy" without the need for actual gravy? Ideas? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreAnyone make pot roast for Thanksgiving?">Anyone make pot roast for Thanksgiving?
I never have made a pot roast for T-Day. We always have turkey, and some years there is also a smoked ham. But this is a holiday all about food and friends.... Serve what makes you happy. You could certainly ask your guest if he has strong turkey desires, but...
Read moreWhat is a good meat for an omelet">What is a good meat for an omelet
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Read moreNot Your Ordinary Beer and Wine Options for Thanksgiving">Not Your Ordinary Beer and Wine Options for Thanksgiving
Sure, Thanksgiving is about tradition: about Grandma's stuffing recipe, Mom's green bean casserole and pumpkin pie, about cranberry sauce and pearl onions and all those dishes we enjoy but once a year; about heirloom silverware and cut crystal goblets brought out only for special...
Read moreEaster Recipes: Carrot Patties">Easter Recipes: Carrot Patties
4.08 / 5 Stars | 62 Reviews
by Haggith Nadav
" Just like potato pancakes only shredded carrots star in this one. Eggs, flour, breadcrumbs and garlic surround and bind the carrot together. They cook up crusty and golden...
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I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
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John, New Englander turned Cali dude