Potato Buns
It's a little late to make buns for Thanksgiving Dinner, but this is the dough you need to make Leftover Turkey Pizza.
Bread Stuffing Loaf
Think outside the turkey. Make-ahead stuffing means less to do on "Turkey Day" For the full recipe posting, including a whole lot of options, click here.Bread Stuffing Loaf - Great for "Turkey Day", but great for leftovers or "planned-overs" too. This recipe is based on one loaf of white sandwich bread, more or less. Any kind [...]
Cranberry Sauce with Orange
So quick and east to make. Use fresh or frozen berries, and serve it hot or cold. For the full blog posting, click here.Cranberry Sauce with Orange - Feel free to add herbs and/or spices to customize your sauce. I like to add a pinch of red pepper flakes. - Fresh Cranberries (about 4 cups) [...]
Brined Turkey Breast Roast
Don't wait for Thanksgiving or Christmas -- reduce your dependence on processed sandwich meat and roast your own turkey breast! For the full blog posting, click here.Brined Turkey Breast Roast - - Turkey Breast Pieces (skin on if possible), For the Brine, Hot Water, Salt (2 Tbsp Kosher, or 1 1/2 Tbsp table salt), Sugar, [...]
Turkey Stock
There is something satisfying about making your own stock. In my kitchen, stock from the current turkey becomes gravy for the next. To review the complete blog posting, click here.Turkey Stock - Waste not, want not. - Turkey carcass, (Bones and some Meat Scraps, raw or roasted), Giblets (not liver) from the turkey, Turkey [...]
Chocolate Granola
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Chocolate Granola makes breakfast feel like dessert! For all the possible variations, feel free to review the complete blog posting by clicking here.Chocolate Granola - Even picky eaters will like this! Pack it in a snack bag to go. - Rolled Oats ((Large flake preferred)), Chopped Nuts, (any [...]
Falafel
Affordable and nutritions, falafel are great for parties, and for everyday too. Keep some in the freezer. For the full story, check out the complete blog posting here.Falafel - This is the "bare bones" recipe. Please review the full blog posting for variations in preparation and seasoning, and ideas for serving. - Chickpeas, (or about [...]
Portobello “Burger”
This is only one way to replace a meat patty with a portobello mushroom. You can add any favorite layers you choose. To review the full blog posting on this topic, click here.Portobello "Burger" - If you're NOT vegetarian, feel free to add bacon! - Bun of your choice (split and buttered), Portobello Mushroom, (gills removed, [...]
Tapenade
Tapenade is a quick an easy entertainer, and a versatile ingredient too. Dip, sandwich spread, pizza topping -- lots of possibilities. For all alternate ingredient ideas, please refer to the complete blog posting by clicking here. Tapenade - Make a little, make a lot. It freezes! - Pitted Olives, (black, green, or a combination), Anchovy Paste [...]
Roasted Red Pepper Dip
This is a very easy blender recipe. Make it as zippy as you like. For the "How to Roast Red Peppers" posting, click here.Roasted Red Pepper Dip - Make any amount you like. This freezes well. Stir some into your mac and cheese! - Roasted Red Peppers, (from a jar, or your own), Feta Cheese [...]