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Straight-Forward Roasted Turkey
Thanksgiving Menu
Traditionally, my menu for Thanksgiving gets set this week. Here’s a little bit of the history of Thanksgiving in my family.
I always tell people it was my mom who taught me not to be intimidated by any holiday meal or the size of the crowd. As I analyze it, I realize my mom boiled Thanksgiving down to a minimalistic...Read more
7 recipes that will add a new twist to your Thanksgiving dinner
Everyone has their favorites at the Thanksgiving table, and heaven help the cook who takes one of them away. A colleague summed it up perfectly: "You can always add, but you can never subtract." That creates a conundrum for ambitious cooks tired of making the same things over and over — and over again.
Today the Taste team offers recipes ...Read more
Dressing or stuffing? No matter what you call it, these 3 recipes will be your new favorites
First, let's address the elephant in the room: Is it stuffing or is it dressing?
Technically, if it's not cooked inside the turkey, it's dressing. For some unknown reason, though, over the past decade or two, stuffing has become the term of choice, no matter how it's cooked. So that's what I'm calling these three delightful versions of the ...Read more
Quick Fix: Autumn Chickpea Stew
Here’s a warm and inviting vegetarian dinner. Sweet potatoes, chickpeas and chopped tomatoes form the base of this dinner that takes about 10 minutes to make.
I cook the potatoes in the microwave for a few minutes to cut the total cooking time. Garam masala, ginger and turmeric add a rich flavor. A little maple syrup gives a sweet hint to ...Read more
Morning Marvel Muesli
Start your day marvelously with Morning Marvel Muesli. This mix of oats, nuts, and dried fruit soaked in yogurt is as marvelous and energizing as the morning itself.
Ingredients 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup mixed nuts and seeds 1/4 cup dried fruit 1/2 cup yogurt Honey for sweetness (optional)Instructions Combine the ...Read more
Midnight Delight Beef Stir-Fry
Dive into the excitement of the night with Midnight Delight Beef Stir-Fry. The seared beef strips and crispy vegetables bathed in a savory sauce is as thrilling and satisfying as the energy of the night.
Ingredients 1/2 pound beef strips 2 cups assorted vegetables (like bell peppers, broccoli, carrots) 2 tablespoons soy sauce ...Read more
Daybreak Duet Apple and Almond Butter
Taste the duet of daybreak with Daybreak Duet Apple and Almond Butter. The crisp apple slices spread with creamy almond butter perform a duet as refreshing and revitalizing as the break of day.
Ingredients 1 apple 2 tablespoons almond butter A sprinkle of cinnamon 1 tablespoon chopped almonds Honey to drizzleInstructions ...Read more
Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie winery dispute heading to trial
Brad Pitt will reportedly be bringing his claims against Angelina Jolie to court after the exes’ ongoing battle over their French winery was given the green light to head to trial.
A Los Angeles Super Court judge ruled in favor of the Château Miraval case moving to trial, upholding Pitt’s claims of interference regarding shares in the ...Read more
Quick Coconut Curry Soup
This quick and easy coconut curry soup is the perfect comfort food for any day of the week.
Ingredients: 1 can coconut milk 1 cup vegetable broth 2 tablespoons red curry paste 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup sliced bamboo shootsInstructions: In a pot, combine coconut milk, broth, and curry paste, bringing to a simmer....Read more
Cheesy Veggie Quesadilla Concoction
Like a sun-kissed, flavor-drenched Mexican holiday, these quick quesadillas are all the fiesta you need after a long day.
Ingredients: 4 large tortillas 2 cups grated cheese 1 bell pepper 1 onion 1 zucchini 1 cup sliced mushrooms Olive oil Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Sauté the vegetables in olive ...Read more
This hearty salad is good tasting and good for you
This plant-based kale salad is powered by the flavors of miso, ginger, and toasted sesame oil. Dressing the kale first gave the tough greens time to soften while we fried the tofu.
Kale Salad with Crispy Tofu and Miso-Ginger Dressing
Serves: 4
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons white miso
1 ...Read more
Beautiful Black Garlic Deviled Eggs
Elevate your deviled eggs with a touch of gourmet flair. Beautiful Black Garlic Deviled Eggs is an adventure into the world of unique flavors.
Ingredients Eggs Mayonnaise Black garlicInstructions Hard-boil the eggs, peel, cut in half, and remove yolks.
Mix egg yolks, mayonnaise, and mashed black garlic, then spoon ...Read more
Marvelous Muffin Tin Omelettes
These little omelettes are bite-sized brunch superstars. Marvelous Muffin Tin Omelettes are both fun to make and eat!Ingredients Eggs Cheese Your choice of vegetable (e.g., bell peppers)Instructions Whisk eggs, then pour into a greased muffin tin.
Add your favorite veggies and cheese, then bake until set.
Marvelous...Read more
Caramelized Leek Mashed Potatoes
Hints for Eating Mashed Potatoes on Holidays
When my husband and I are invited to Thanksgiving dinner he insists I bring mashed potatoes. He has to make sure there will be at least one bowl of mashed potatoes on the buffet. Borderline rude. I know, but he insists.
I want to give you low carb hints for eating mashed potatoes...
Quick Fix: Horseradish Crusted Snapper with Arugula Pasta
Horseradish mixed with mayonnaise makes a zippy and creamy topping for snapper fillets. The fillets take about 5 minutes to cook on a sheet pan under the broiler.
I was delighted to find prewashed arugula at the market. It gives a bite to the pasta dish, for which I used corkscrew shaped pasta.
HELPFUL HINTS:
Any type of fish fillet such as ...Read more
Express Bratwurst in Beer
Get a taste of traditional German cuisine with this easy and quick recipe.
Ingredients: 4 Bratwurst sausages 1 bottle of German beer 1 onion, slicedInstructions: In a pan, combine Bratwurst, beer, and onions.
Simmer for 15 minutes or until the sausages are cooked through.
This Express Bratwurst in Beer brings...Read more
Glorious Gorgonzola Figs
Celebrate the union of sweet and savory with this irresistible appetizer. Glorious Gorgonzola Figs is a toast to the symphony of flavors that can be achieved with few ingredients.
Ingredients Figs Gorgonzola cheese HoneyInstructions Cut a cross into each fig without cutting all the way through.
Stuff with a piece ...Read more
Tropical Tuna Salad
Imagine yourself on a serene beach with this light and refreshing meal. Tropical Tuna Salad takes you on a tantalizing journey to the islands.
Ingredients Canned tuna Mayonnaise CeleryInstructions Mix the tuna and mayonnaise in a bowl.
Chop the celery and mix it in.
Brimming with the freshness of the sea and ...Read more
Express Sauerkraut Salad
This tangy and refreshing Express Sauerkraut Salad offers a delightful twist to your regular salad!Ingredients: 2 cups of sauerkraut 1 apple, diced 1 onion, diced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp apple cider vinegarInstructions: Mix sauerkraut, apple, and onion in a bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar and mix well.
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Fantastic Figs and Foie Gras
Embrace the charm of contrasts with this luxuriously sweet and savory appetizer. Fantastic Figs and Foie Gras is a celebration of the harmony that can exist between unlikely ingredients.
Ingredients Figs Foie gras Balsamic glazeInstructions Grill fig halves until caramelized.
Top each with a slice of foie gras and ...Read more