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Halloween cooking hack: Use fresh pumpkin
If you plan on doing some baking that includes canned pumpkin, why not spice things up a bit and go for fresh pumpkin instead! You just might even come out cheaper in the long run this way depending on the cost of pumpkins in your area. If you have a Smart & Final in your […]
What to do with Christmas leftovers
So, it’s Christmas Day. You have already had your big feast of a lunch and there are tons of leftovers.
What are you going to do with them? I mean, you could eat the same exact meal every day until they are all gone, right?
Or you could mix it up a little and make something else […]
The Ultimate Holiday Coffee Combo
I happened upon the most delightful holiday coffee combination the other day. Pumpkin spice coffee, available from several different coffee producers, though perhaps best by Millstone is the coffee flavor. Brew you pumpkin spice coffee as desired.
To make it light and sweet, try Cinnamon-Vanilla Crème creamer. You end up with Pumpkin Cinnamon-Vanilla coffee. It’s delightful. Add a scoop of […]
What to do with leftover turkey?
Well, it is the day after Thanksgiving and that means one thing - leftovers. Yum! Personally I am all about warming back up everything and having an identical feast. However, some people like to mix it up a little bit and do something different with their leftovers.
One of my favorite things to do with leftover […]
Tips On Making Your Holiday Feast Healthier
Looking for ways not to overeat or eat too many calories at the holiday feast? If so, try out these tips:
Don’t eat the skin on the turkey - it’s full of fat.
Skip the gravy - instead stir together a can of reduced-sodium chicken broth and a spoonful of flour, then thicken on the range top.
Up […]
A Vegetarian Thanksgiving or Christmas
Are you a vegetarian? If so, you might not be too big on Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts since they revolve around a turkey centerpiece. If you want something more to eat than mashed potatoes this holiday season, we have some great vegetarian recipes for you.
Check out our recipes for:
Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie
Butternut Squash with Cumin Couscous
Baked […]
Talk To A Turkey Expert
Need some additional assistance when it comes to turkeys? Well, there are people that you can call for some turkey holiday tips!
If you want to talk turkey, here are your experts:
Butterball Turkey Talk-Line: 800-288-8372; www.butterball.com.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Meat and Poultry Hotline: 888-674-6854; www.fsis.usda.gov.
What Size Turkey Do You Need? Tips On Selecting The Perfect Size Turkey
Are you cooking the holiday feast for the family this year and not sure how much turkey you need? Knowing what size turkey it takes to feed a family can be a difficult task. You do not want to get too small of a bird and have people hungry but you do not want a […]
Gravy Hacks - how to get the perfect gravy every time
Do you usually have problems when preparing the gravy to go with the turkey? If so, here are some quick hacks to get that perfect gravy every time.
If Your Gravy Is Too Thin: Whisk 2 teaspoons cornstarch into 2 teaspoons cold water, or combine 1 tablespoon room-temperature butter with 1 tablespoon flour to form a […]
A Thanksgiving To Do List
It is the weekend before Thanksgiving - are you prepared for the big day?
You should already know what you are making and have all of the recipes that you need for the big feast. You also should have already decided what size turkey you will be needing to feed the family. So, what is the […]