Thursday, November 15, 2012
We are just one week away from Thanksgiving 2012. Are you prepared?
Most people plan Thanksgiving well in advance, but with so much time spent on the elections this year, Thanksgiving has kind of sneaked up on us. Would you believe, it's only one week from today to Thanksgiving (Nov. 22) and with it the traditional beginning of the Christmas season. If you haven't started planning for Thanksgiving yet, you're already in trouble, according to the website Epicurious. It suggests a six week prep time if you want to do the holiday justice. Where are the best places in Sarasota to buy all the trimmings and turkey you need? And if you feel like dining out that day, what restaurant has the best Thanksgiving meal? Of course, what are you most thankful for?
A turkey can't just sit alone on the table. Here are some recipes for Thanksgiving's most popular side dishes.
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
What would a turkey be on Thanksgiving without its faithful side companions? Often more popular than the turkey itself, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and other favorites are staples of the food coma-inducing meal. TELL US: What are some popular side dishes in Sarasota for Thanksgiving? Do any restaurants have well-known Thanksgiving side dishes that are “must-eats?” Try one of the recipes below to bring a new taste to your Thanksgiving feast. Roasted Winter Squash Gauge the amount of squash you’ll need by allowing 1 small squash (acorn and butternut are good choices) for every four people. Cut each squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Brush sides and inner cavity with olive oil and place flesh-side down on a lightly-…
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Sweet potato pie is good, but this is souffle crunch is better.
I've been making this Sweet Potato Souffle Cruch for about 20 years of Thanksgivings now. I got the recipe from my Aunt Anne. I have no idea where she got it. I wrote down her instructions inside the front cover of a cookbook I got as a wedding present (see photo) and have consulted them many times over the years. Anne likes to double up on the crunch topping. I sometimes do, but not always. The recipe below is for the regular amount of topping. Ingredients for souffle: 3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (I don't really measure this, but that is what the recipe calls for -- I just use three medium sweet potatoes.) 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs slightly beaten 2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine 1/2 cup milk 1 …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
If you need a new recipe for your Thanksgiving turkey, give one of these non-traditional twists a try.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
There are many ways to cook everyone’s favorite holiday bird. Each family has its own special technique for cooking a turkey, whether it's using an old family recipe, adding a secret ingredient or shopping at a certain store in town that helps make the turkey taste all the better. If you're hosting Thanksgiving this year, you can try any of the recipes below to add a new kick to your feast. If you're attending someone else’s dinner, hopefully their turkey will taste as good as one of these! Just the name of this recipe makes my mouth water. An Allrecipes.com user contributes this Greek take on turkey, which combines ground beef and pork with tangerine juice, rice and other ingredients for an in-bird stuffing. This one requires no pre-made …
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