November 2010

Behind the Scenes : Taste of Home Cooking Schools

November 30, 2010 Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes : Taste of Home Cooking Schools

It’s no secret people love the Taste of Home Cooking shows. The delicious recipes, door prizes, and fun atmosphere draw people from around the country to watch our fun loving specialists share their cooking knowledge. A couple of weeks ago the Cooking Schools put on a show here in Milwaukee. Surprisingly, I had never been [...]

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Thanksgivng Leftovers

November 26, 2010 Dinner
Thanksgivng Leftovers

Well, we’ve done it. We’ve came, we cooked, we conquered. Yesterday we stuffed ourselves silly with delicious turkey, creamy potatoes, flavorful stuffing, and decadent pies. Then we napped. Now we have leftovers. Lots and lots of leftovers. So, what do we do with all of the Tupperware full of turkey scraps, stuffing, and cranberry sauce? [...]

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In Thanksgivng…

November 25, 2010 Thanksgiving
In Thanksgivng…

Well, we’ve made it! Thanksgiving is officially here. We’ve stressed, we’ve prepped, we’ve cooked, and most importantly, we’ve survived. Now it’s time to relax, enjoy our families, and reflect on what we’re truly thankful for. It’s tradition in my family to go around the table and say what we’re thankful for. When I was little [...]

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How to Make Gravy

November 24, 2010 How To
How to Make Gravy

I have never been able to successfully make gravy. It’s either too thick, too salty, or too bland, and with Thanksgiving just a couple of days away, I don’t want to risk making a bad batch of gravy. Thank goodness for my friends in the Test Kitchen. They’ve shared with me some helpful tips for [...]

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How to Carve a Turkey

November 24, 2010 How To
How to Carve a Turkey

This is it! Tomorrow is the big Turkey Day! Normally when it comes to carving the turkey, my Uncle Mike is your man. But this year, the task has fallen to me! So, to help me (and you) make the perfect cut on the Thanksgiving turkey, I found this helpful carving guide from Taste of [...]

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Turkey Cheese Ball

November 23, 2010 Appetizer
Turkey Cheese Ball

Normally I’m not the biggest fan of over-the-top recipes where the food looks like a person or animal. But, I absolutely adore this Turkey Cheese Ball. It’s just too cute! The Taste of Home Test Kitchen came up with this little appetizer and I’ve seen it in action! People just can’t stop devouring the cheesy [...]

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Dressed up Whipped Topping

November 23, 2010 Dessert
Dressed up Whipped Topping

Sometimes, plain whipped cream can be a bit boring. I like to jazz things up a bit and add a little flavor. Dress up your Thanksgiving desserts with these quick and easy ways to spice up whipped topping. Maple Whipped Cream: 1 cup heavy cream +1 tablespoon pure maple syrup + 1 pinch nutmeg + [...]

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Pilgrim Hat Cookies

November 22, 2010 Dessert
Pilgrim Hat Cookies

It happens. Things come down to the wire and a few more guests are coming to Thanksgiving dinner. You over prepared when it comes to the turkey and sides, but you’re worried you might not have enough pie. Don’t sweat it! That’s where these adorable Pilgrim Hat Cookies come in handy. Pull out those peanut [...]

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Countdown to Thanksgiving: Defrosting the Turkey & Final Prep

November 22, 2010 Thanksgiving
Countdown to Thanksgiving: Defrosting the Turkey & Final Prep

Wow. Can you believe we’re on the home stretch? Only four more days till Thanksgiving! I’m so excited for everyone to reap the fruits of their labor. But before we can relax, we need to charge ahead and finish a few last minute details. First, pull out that turkey and defrost! Allow 24 hours for [...]

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Weekend Project: Grocery Shopping

November 19, 2010 Thanksgiving
Weekend Project: Grocery Shopping

This is it. This is the last weekend before the big Turkey Day. This means we need to make the most of this weekend. Here are some things to check off the to-do list so this weekend goes with off a hitch. Review your menu and make sure you don’t want to make any last [...]

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