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Happy Thanksgiving!
My French Canadian daughter-in-law, Ellie, once told me that she thought it was amazing that Americans across the country take one day every year to sit down with family to the same traditional meal....
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Leftover to Luscious
With a little thought and creativity, leftovers are often more flavorful than the original meal. Purchasing a slightly larger ham, turkey, or roast with leftovers in mind can save money and time on...
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Making a Roux
Want to make creamy sauces, soups, and gravies? Start with a roux. The thickening agent, pronounced rῡ, is made from equal parts of all-purpose flour and a fat such as butter, oil, or meat drippings....
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Little Chefs
When I was 12 years-old, I won 1st place in a cherry pie baking contest at my school that was sponsored by Northern Illinois Gas Company. I went on to a second bake-off to compete against the winners...
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When In Doubt, Throw It Out
The CDC estimates that each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans (48 million) get sick from food borne diseases. Of those people, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. With the upcoming holiday it is a good...
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It’s in the Sauce
Barbecued chicken and pork taste oh-so-much-better basted in sauce. But the biggest dilemma is in choosing which one to buy. Stores give serious shelf space to the endless varieties available, and yet,...
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Fresh or Frozen?
For the last decade, I’ve hosted Thanksgiving for 20 to 40 people. With that amount of hungry mouths to feed, the decision to purchase fresh or frozen turkey was easy because of the considerable price...
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Leftover Turkey
Gobble, gobble up any of that leftover turkey today. According to the University of Illinois extension, cooked turkey is only good three to four days, so this is it. Turkey is such a bargain for...
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Say No to Food on Drugs
Eat well and lose weight. Who doesn’t begin the New Year with this goal? My favorite breakfast is a half of a Daniel 1:8 veggie burger and an egg. I know that may sound crazy, but it is tasty and...
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Friday Foods
Fish is not one of my husband’s favorite dishes but I’ve found a sauce that changes everything. I spoon Trader Joe’s Red Pepper Spread with Eggplant and Garlic on Dover Sole. I add a sprinkle of salt,...
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Pumpkin Everything
Pumpkin biscotti, latte, bread, soup, and even ravioli. This is the season for pumpkin everything. The fruit—yes, botanists consider pumpkins a fruit—play an important role in American fall...
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Hard Baked
One of the pressing questions of the week is how to make a perfect hard-boiled egg for the family Easter egg coloring marathon. A sure-proof option is not to boil at all. I recently was reminded that...
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Nutritious Whole Grains
Did you know that corn is a whole grain? Have you ever tried amaranth? Whole grains are often recommended for a healthy diet, including the one I posted about in regards to lowering the risk of...
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Good Enough to Eat?
For decades I cooked for a full table of family and friends every day. At that time I always had a packed refrigerator and pantry from which to select ingredients. Now I eat alone most weekdays but can...
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Cookie Diet and Exercise Program
I’ve been on a cookie diet. Since the middle of November, I’ve baked and eaten cookies day and night. I use only the finest ingredients—hormone-free butter, unbleached flour, organic eggs, fresh nuts,...
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You’re Not a Baby, Carrot
Crunchy, sweet, tasty – baby carrots make a great little snack whether we dip them or not. I love the way they snap when you bite into them and the idea that they contribute toward a healthy diet. But...
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Spiralized
Stand too close to me, and you may get Spiralized. My new toy is a Mueller Spiral-Ultra 4-Blade Spiralizer. It was a bargain on Amazon at $28 for the 8 in 1 spiral slicer, pasta maker, juicer, and...
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Want Some Bugs with That Cake?
The concept of red velvet cake escapes me. Don’t get me wrong; I’m a fan of the flavors. But what’s wrong with chocolate cake and cream cheese frosting without dying the cake red? Red velvet cake...
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Stop! Reflect! Give Thanks!
I’m not one to long for the past. My life’s been a mix of extremes—excellent and dreadful times. I look back on the good ones with gratitude and prefer not to relive those that were difficult....
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Quick Crisp
Family cooks have brought about many of our favorite and comfort foods as the result of limited ingredients on hand, rethinking the use of ingredients, and errors in baking. You may know that the...
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