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While my Thanksgiving menu is pretty predictable, the one thing that is really set in stone is Shallots in Red Wine. Based on a recipe in Roger Verge’s Vegetables (possibly my favorite vegetable cookbook), this is a hit with absolutely everyone. The turkey may be the big budget star the studio signs to get the […]
By Katie Goodman These Balsamic and Thyme Roasted Portabella Mushrooms makes a delicious, simple appetizer or side to go with your Thanksgiving meal. Or if you need a little something to sustain you at lunchtime as you spend your day cooking away in preparation for the big feast, there’s nothing better than a quick-to-make snack […]
Even if you’re too busy to make a bunch of handmade gifts this year, you can still give special, “I was thinking of you” personalized presents. Here are a few ideas to get you started. If you don’t see what you’re looking for here, do a quick online search. Chances are, someone’s willing to customize […]
By Jeff Potter A recipe excerpt from Cooking for Geeks This simple mashed potato recipe uses the microwave for cooking the potatoes. If you’re in the anti-microwave category, consider this: cooking a potato or any other starchy root vegetable requires gelatinizing the starches in the vegetable. For this to occur, two things need to happen: […]
By Jeff Potter A recipe excerpt from Cooking for Geeks Ingredients 2 cups (660g) butternut squash, peeled, cubed, and roasted (about 1 medium squash) 2 cups (470g) chicken, turkey, or vegetable stock 1 small (130g) yellow onion, diced and sautéed 1/2 teaspoon (1g) salt (adjust to taste) Directions Step 1: Peel the butternut squash and […]
When my husband and I were dating, I remember vividly the first time I visited his grandmother’s home in East Texas. Aside from having a lovely visit with her and his grandfather, she served some amazing homemade banana pudding. Thirteen years later, I still remember that banana pudding (what can I say, I’m a gal […]
By Jeff Potter A recipe excerpt from Cooking for Geeks This is a simple cocktail and a darn good one. And having a simple, darn-good cocktail in your repertoire can be handy. Ingredients 2-3 Fresh sage leaves 2 oz Gin 2 oz Pink grapefruit juice Ice cubes Directions Step 1: Put two or three sage […]
