Monthly Archives: November 2013
Healthy Appetizers: Tuna Dip I
Thanksgiving 2013 Open Thread: What Are You Making? Any Last Minute Questions?
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All right, folks. Thanksgiving is upon us. What are your plans? Are you starting your turkey brine today? Or your rolls? Are you trying new things, or sticking the old favorites? This thread is all for you — discuss your meal amongst yourselves! We’ll pop in too and offer advice if you have burning questions. Let’s get this holiday done together!
I Rendered Lard in My Slow Cooker, and It Was Easy!
Rendering lard was one of those things I had on my list: big, complicated cooking projects I wanted to try. Months ago, one of my favorite farmers’ market vendors offered me a bag of pork fat. Who wouldn’t take a free bag of pork fat? He suggested that I try rendering it and I couldn’t wait to give it a try.
So why did I leave it in the freezer for so long? I figured I would need a whole day. As it happens, it’s a lot easier than that and I can do it right in my slow cooker.
What To Do If You Don’t Have a Roasting Rack on Thanksgiving — Tips from The Kitchn
This actually happened to a friend of ours last year: She had cleaned out the turkey, rubbed it with her marinade, and was ready to put it in the oven when she realized that she had a roasting pan but no rack! If you find yourself without a “real” roasting rack with hours to go before dinner, here are some quick solutions to MacGyver your way to roasted perfection.
The Kitchn’s Guide to Thanksgiving — Thanksgiving 2013
Thanksgiving is just a day away, and we know that you probably have turkey on the brain. We’re here for all your last-minute Thanksgiving questions! How do I cook this turkey? How do I make gravy? I still need a mashed potato recipe!
Here are our best recipes and guides to Turkey Day. We have simple recipes for spiced cranberry sauce and a basic turkey gravy, not to mention Golden Mashed Potatoes and Classic Sage & Onion Stuffing. There’s butternut squash soup with sage and apple, and the best Brussels sprout salad you’ve ever had. On the turkey side, we show you how to take the turkey’s temperature and roast it to golden, crackling perfection. If you have a last-minute question, the answer is probably here.
Low-Fat Recipes: Gonzo Garbanzos
4.36 / 5 Stars | 9 Reviews
by CLINTWILSON
“Hot, spicy and tangy chickpea side dish. This dish is quite tangy and spicy, reduce lemon and seasonings to fit your taste. Enjoy!”