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Marco Polo
I didn’t check in with you yesterday because I ran out of time. I took off a few hours to visit the Kublai Kahn exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Kublai Kahn, emperor of the Mongol Empire from 1260 … Continue reading
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Turkey Fried Rice
A great way to use leftover turkey or chicken or duck is to make Fried Rice. This recipe is for Turkey Fried Rice made with your leftover Roasted Turkey. The secret to cooking fried rice is to use cold leftover … Continue reading
Steamed Brown Rice
My favorite pot in which to cook rice is a Le Creuset, enamel. It is a heavy pot with a tight fitting cover. You can store the cooked rice in the refrigerator for 3 days. Leftover rice is great for … Continue reading
Turkey Stock
I love to make stock out of the turkey carcass. So easy and so delicious. Slice off any turkey meat, for sandwiches and pull off the skin that is left to save for Turkey Fried Rice, which I will cover on Monday. … Continue reading
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Cranberry Relish
Print Cranberry Relish Ingredients1 bag cranberries 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup water, scant 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1 naval orange, for zesting 1Tbsp. Grand Marnier, scant (optional)InstructionsPick over cranberries, looking to remove any cranberries … Continue reading
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts
I love to make these as a side dish for Thanksgiving dinner. Cumin has been given credit for preventing Alzheimers. I like to buy the whole cumin seed because of the enhanced flavor. You can grind cumin with a motor … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday, In Season-Fall, Vegetables
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Stuffing for Roast Turkey
This stuffing yields enough to stuff a 14 to 17 pound turkey. Since I have called for a 10 to 12 pound turkey then use the balance of the stuffing to bake in a soufflé dish or baking dish greased … Continue reading
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Tips for Thanksgiving Turkey
Monday It would be good to make some chicken stock or turkey stock. Buy bread for stuffing. I like to use the Pullman loaf at Sullivan Street Bakery, 47th Street between Tenth and Eleventh Avenue or the Tom Cat brioche rolls … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday, In Season-Fall, Poultry, Technique
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Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice used in Indian cooking, one of many included in curry powder. Once purchased, best stored in a glass jar. Given credit for preventing acid reflux, inflammation and cancer. If possible it’s best to include a little … Continue reading
Pan Roasted Salmon
Salmon is a really healthy choice because of that omega-3. It’s recommended that you eat salmon twice a week. Print the Pan Roasted Salmon recipe.