Saturday, November 28, 2009

Thousand Island Dressing

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Uh oh. When my other half tasted this as we made our Turkey Reubens , he said, "Guess we won't be buying bottled Thousand Island d...
Friday, November 27, 2009

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey Reuben

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Just because we've made it through Turkey Day doesn't mean I'm going to abandon you. After all, who's going to help you wit...
Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Cinnamon Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Pie

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OK...first the disclaimer. I am actually posting this recipe before I've tried it. But it's on the list for this Thursday and if ...
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan Praline Topping

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Uh oh. My other half remembered this decadent cheesecake from last year. Looks like I'm going to be in trouble unless I fix it again. De...
Monday, November 23, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Cocktail of the Week

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Need a drink to serve before Turkey Day dinner? Here's an autumnal cocktail that incorporates the ubiquitous Thanksgiving cranberry wit...
Sunday, November 22, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Pumpkin Whipped Cream

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Here's simple topping for that pumpkin pie you've made. It also could be used to dress up other things to make them more "Than...
Saturday, November 21, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: John Besh's Oyster Dressing

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Another entry in the dressing hit parade. This one is oh, so Southern. (Although surprisingly it is NOT a cornbread dressing.) It is spic...
Friday, November 20, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Pumpkin Bread Pudding

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Sure I love the taste of pumpkin pie, but not always the texture. It can come across as too " goopy " (yes..that's a technica...
Thursday, November 19, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Fiesta Turkey Soup

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Here's a great way to use up those turkey leftovers next week. But no reason to limit yourself to just this time of year. Keep a few can...
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Mashed-Potato Spring Rolls

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This delicious dish caused a bit of a spat here at my house. Not because it wasn't yummy, but because my other half had his feelings hu...
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Sautéed Swiss Chard with Onions

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I don't care how much you love dressing, yams, mashed potatoes and all the other yummy starches that weight down the table on Turkey Day...
Monday, November 16, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Turkey Day Tablescape

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You have your menu set. (Including this delicious stuffing no doubt.) You've picked your wines, whether red or white . And you have a co...
Sunday, November 15, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Mashed Potatoes with Crispy Shallots

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"Simple" should never equate to "boring." While I'm a fan of mashed potatoes made rich with lots of milk and butter...
Saturday, November 14, 2009

Countdown to Thanskgiving: More Turkey Day Wine Pairings

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As a follow-up to last week's white wine pairing list , here are a few value-priced reds that I think are versatile enough to stand up t...
Friday, November 13, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Chipotle Cranberry Sauce

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If there's such a thing as Texas cranberry sauce, this just might be it. It's almost a barbecue sauce for your bird. Sassy, spicy ...
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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Gussied-Up Green Bean Casserole

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This is a repeat p0sting from three years ago. However, the effort I put into it (and the great results) earn it a place in this year's...
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Mushroom Pillows

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Sure, you're about to serve a cornucopia of food...more than anyone can ever eat in one sitting. You still need to have a nibble for y...
Monday, November 09, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Cranberry-Mustard Relish

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Every year I go to the Chi Omega Christmas Market. (Yes...usually I'm the only male customer there.) There are just a couple of things o...
Saturday, November 07, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Italian Sausage and Bread Stuffing

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Here in the South (I'm writing this from Dallas), our Thanksgiving Day dressing is mostly cornbread redolent with sage, celery and onion...
Friday, November 06, 2009

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Chill Out!

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OK...the tip for today? Find time this weekend to do nothing. That's right...nothing. Our household has been abuzz recently. We had the ...