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Wild Rice Pilaf

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Karen Lee

I love to make wild rice pilaf at Thanksgiving. It goes great with poultry. Also please check out my other Thanksgiving tips on the Holiday tab of my Table of Contents. Print Wild Rice Pilaf Ingredients2 cups wild rice cup 1 … Continue reading →

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Turkey Stock

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Karen Lee

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

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Karen Lee

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

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Karen Lee

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 →

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Stuffing for Roast Turkey

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Karen Lee

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

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Karen Lee

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 →

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