When I first met my husband, he was surviving on hamburger and pizza alone. I was surprised after we married to find that he actually had a cookbook that his mother had prepared for him before he moved off to college. This simple book contained the recipes for a handful of his favorite dishes and almost involved the instructions to "open a can". A lot has changed over the ...
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Turkey, turkey, turkey, turkey–what can I do with all the leftovers?
This past week, many of our homes have been filled with the fragrance of giant birds cooking for our favorite national feast, Thanksgiving. Though budgets are lean and most Americans are cutting back where they can, the turkey is one dish that we seem to always prepare in excess. The lingering leftovers are at first wonderful, then redundant, then they get tossed in the ...
Turkey Trauma! And ways to avoid it
Thanksgiving seems to be the most challenging day in the kitchen for many cooks. Many might be more thankful if they weren’t so distressed by their culinary responsibilities. Ovens that sit cold 364 days of the year are put to use as the focal point of the feast cooks for hours while accompaniments are assembled to go with it. Prayer and effort are mustered as these home ...
Gobble-gobble it up…Shallot Gravy for your turkey
BRINING YOUR THANKSGIVING TURKEY: One of the things that creates the most fear and complaints at a Thanksgiving feast is a dry turkey! I have an excellent way to avoid that: Brining is a wonderful way to add moisture and flavor to your bird before you cook it...by soaking it in a solution of water, salt, and a variety of other ingredients that may include sugar, wine, hot ...
Planning Lunch For Back To School
Another summer vacation is drawing to a close as another school year starts. Studies now show that the food our kids consume isn’t just fuel to give them energy. The choices that students (or their parents) make affect concentration, behavior, and overall health too. With “childhood obesity” becoming a hot topic of conversation as it continues to affect more of our children, ...
