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Fall

Green Beans and Chantrelles with Fried Onions

23.11.2008 Beans

Green beans go way back in my family.  And when I think of them, it's usually not the crispy sauteed with garlic and a few shallots way I routinely fix them now, but something that's a meal in itself:  A big pot of fresh green beans with quartered, unpeeled potatoes, and lots of onions, sauteed [...]

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Turkey: Tips on Brining

22.11.2008 Cookbooks and Magazines

Over the years, I've made and eaten turkey prepared in a variety of ways:  butter and herbs rubbed on the skin or under the skin, roasted in a bag, and yes, even roasted with a brown paper bag that was buttered and pressed against the skin.  Luckily with all the experimentation, I haven't had any [...]

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Brussels Sprouts and Pistachios

22.11.2008 Fall

I've always loved Brussels sprouts.  I guess the fact that my mother didn't cook vegetables in general until they were soft and grey helped.  The Brussels sprouts we had on our plates were most often whole, frozen, then cooked in a bit of water for a short time before butter and salt were added.  No [...]

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Pumpkin Pecan Bread Pudding: Dessert or Breakfast?

19.11.2008 Baked

Everyone has their rituals for special days — whether they involve huge family gatherings, or quiet time scheduled for two, food has a tendency to permeate them all.  I know.  Big surprise.  With respect to Thanksgiving, my mother always insisted that we eat early — 1pm.  I guess her mother did, so the tradition was [...]

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Pumpkin Rosemary Dinner Rolls

17.11.2008 Baked

With all the different types of bread recipes I've tried in the last year, I can say that I not only no longer cringe at the thought of tackling dough, but can decide five minutes before I lift Bertha from her spot in my kitchen that fresh bread it will be — and tonight if [...]

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Pumpkin Pie Bars with Pepitas

15.11.2008 Baked

If you're someone who freezes food for later use, then you know there's something to be said about how long food can be frozen and then used without sacrificing quality.  That would mean that the bones from last year's something or other that are barely recognizable due to the accumulation of frost most likely need [...]

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