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Is this Turkey done?.. most asked question on Thanksgiving

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Everyone has their way of roasting turkey.  I’ve been using the guide from The Fannie Farmer Cookbook for more turkeys than I care to remember. Preheat the oven to 325°F.   Fill your sink with hot soapy water with a … Continue reading

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PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE

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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie  Makes one 9 inch single crust pie serving 6 to 8 For the crust: 1 1/2 cups gingersnap crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the filling: 1 envelope 9( 2 1/4 teaspoons) unflavored … Continue reading

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Essential Kitchen Tools:

Essential Kitchen Tools: We all have them.  Kitchen drawers filled with completely unnecessary kitchen accessories.  Some were impulse buys, many gifts, and others just seems to appear from out of now where.  What do you really need?  If you have … Continue reading

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Never Boil Pasta Again!

NEVER BOIL PASTA AGAIN! It is not necessary  to hold your pasta water at a rolling boil to cook it.    You don’t even need to keep the pot on the heat. The pasta will cook just fine if you take … Continue reading

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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH GARLIC

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When you roast cauliflower you create magic.  Bland cauliflower becomes full of flavour.  Now roast it with  some garlic,  toss it with toasted walnuts or pine nuts, parsley and fresh lemon juice and you’ll have a delicious, delectable, delightful  treat. … Continue reading

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BANGERS AND MUSTARD MASH

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This is an elegant take on an earthy  old-fashioned English dish.  Delicious lamb sausages and sublime mashed potatoes, humble and wonderful.   Our son Callum arrived   hungry for dinner after a long day of hard work landscaping  his yard.   Comfort … Continue reading

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TUNA TAPENADE … so good you can’t stop eating it

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This recipe for tuna tapenade is a classic Mediterranean combination of tuna, olives, lemon zest plus a few other magic ingredients.  It is so good you will find you just can’t stop eating it.  Serve it to your friends and … Continue reading

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HOW TO MAKE A GREAT TOMATO SAUCE …EVERYTIME!

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A few days ago I received this query from Erika. Hi – thank you for these helpful post. I didn’t realize there were that many angles to a sauce and ways to correct problems. One thing I’ve had trouble with … Continue reading

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SPICY KOREAN PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ASIAN COLESLAW REDUCE THE SALT!!! A CHANGE IN THE RECIPE

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This is exotic and delicious recipe.    When I want to make something with an Asian flavour it’s my very favorite.    However, I feel the dressing for the Asian Coleslaw  has too much salt.      I suggest you … Continue reading

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AVOCADO CORN SALAD

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This is a refreshing make ahead salad.  Corn kernels are lightly cooked just to develop their flavor.  Then mixed with chunks of smoky roasted chiles,bell peppers, luxurious avocado and crunchy sharp scallions.  To make two or three days in advance, … Continue reading

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