Archive for Archive for November, 2008

Holiday Recipe: Grandma’s Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie

If you are looking for a great holiday dessert why not give our recipe for old fashioned sweet potato pie a try.
INGREDIENTS:

2 - 9” single pie crust
3 large sweet potatoes
2 sticks of butter
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup evaporated milk
1 tbsp vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven at 350 degrees.
After […]

Posted by: Rocco on Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Got leftovers? What to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers

If you were responsible for cooking your family’s Thanksgiving feast then there is no doubt plenty of leftovers in your home. If you get tired of eating a turkey sandwich each day why not check out our idea of what you can do with those Thanksgiving leftovers. That is besides making a turkey sandwich!
Make some […]

Posted by: Rocco on Thursday, November 27th, 2008

How to make Turkey Stock

Got a leftover turkey? Take that leftover holiday turkey carcass and make up a great tasting turkey stock for cooking with later!
Turkey Stock Recipe
INGREDIENTS:

1 turkey carcass
2 medium stalks celery, coarsely chopped
1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
1 medium yellow onion, quartered
1 medium bay leaf
10 whole black peppercorns
6 sprigs fresh thyme

DIRECTIONS:
Break up carcass so that it fits in […]

Posted by: Rocco on Thursday, November 27th, 2008

How to make a Hearty Turkey Pot Pie - Recipe

Got some leftover turkey from your holiday feast? Well, with just about two cups of leftover turkey you can be on your way to making a tasty turkey pot pie for your family. Check out our easy recipe!
Hearty Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
INGREDIENTS:

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Posted by: Rocco on Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipe - Hearty Greens Lasagne

Vegetarian Holiday Recipe - Hearty Greens Lasagne
INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium white onion, diced
3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups heavy cream
1 pound red kale, washed, tough stems removed, and coarsely chopped (about 10 cups)
1 pound Swiss chard, washed, tough stems removed, and coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)
1 1/2 cups crème fraîche (can substitute sour […]

Posted by: Rocco on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipe - Onion and Leek Tart

Vegetarian Holiday Recipe - Onion and Leek Tart
INGREDIENTS:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 medium white onions, thinly sliced
2 medium leeks, sliced lengthwise and thinly sliced (white part only)
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh marjoram leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/2 cup crème fraîche (can substitute sour cream or […]

Posted by: Rocco on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Free Download Of 8 Holiday Classics MP3s

Oprah is offering a free download of 8 holiday classics performed by popular artists for the next 48 hours.
The songs include:

Faith Hill “Joy to the World”
Tony Bennett, “I’ll be Home for Christmas”
Il Divo, “O Holy Night”
Josh Groban, “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”
Brian McKnight, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the […]

Posted by: Rocco on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

San Franciso Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

If you are going to be in San Francisco for Thanksgiving there are plenty of restaurants that will be open. Here are eight restaurants open on Thanksgiving in San Francisco:
Ducca - 50 3rd St, San Francisco, CA
Cost: $65 per person
Service: Noon to 8 p.m.
Reservations: 415-977-0271 or via OpenTable

Epic Roasthouse - 369 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, […]

Posted by: Rocco on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Boston Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

If you find yourself in the Boston, MA area looking for a place to eat on Thanksgiving here are a few places that are open on Thanksgiving in Boston.
Oak Room - 138 Saint James Ave., Boston MA
Price: Brunch $35; Dessert Buffet $20; Dinner varies
Service: Brunch seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Dessert Buffet noon […]

Posted by: Rocco on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

How to make basic pie dough from scratch

If you are looking to do a little holiday baking, why not make your pie dough from scratch? For a fairly simple recipe for basic pie dough check out our recipe below!
Recipe - Basic Pie Dough
INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into small […]

Posted by: Rocco on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008