Dec 10, 2008 -
Since the holiday season is peak baking season, I figured there's no better time to get a refresher course on baking pies. At a local Williams-Sonoma, I sought the wisdom of San Francisco-based private chef Jill Nevard, who offered some tricks to making flaky, buttery, melt-in-your mouth pie crust. To learn some of her best tricks, keep reading.
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Dec 01, 2008 -
This year my obsession for the perfect Thanksgiving gravy was completely out of control! Not only did I research countless recipes, but I also decided to invest in a new gravy boat. I asked you to help me find one by heading off to market in search of the perfect gravy pourer.
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Nov 28, 2008 -
The day following the biggest food holiday of the year, it only makes sense that there's enough remaining to feed a small village. Growing up, I quickly tired of eating turkey and stuffing for every meal, so as I got older, I began incorporating turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and vegetables into newfangled dishes. (Check out some especially innovative ideas.) But I have friends who aren't fans of leftovers in general, and that includes Thanksgiving dishes, too.
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Nov 28, 2008 -
Thanksgiving leftovers can sometimes be too much of a good thing. Tons of turkey meat and side dishes can be great, but not if they mean eating uninspired leftovers with monotonous flavors. Thankfully, there's loads you can do with leftovers beyond pot pie, sandwiches, and chili.
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Nov 27, 2008 -
Well, folks, today is the big day. Over the past several weeks, PartySugar and I have covered pointers on everything Thanksgiving — from grocery shopping to brining the bird to setting the table — except eating the food itself. Yet we understand, perhaps more than anybody else, that unpredictable issues arise in the kitchen.
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Nov 27, 2008 -
I'm not from the South, but I have always considered pimento cheese to be an oddly glamorous appetizer. The ingredients are simple, but the flavor combination sublime. When I saw sausage master Bruce Aidells's sophisticated makeover of this Southern classic in the December issue of Bon Appétit magazine, I knew I had to make it.
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Nov 27, 2008 -
This week on a Thanksgiving episode of Top Chef, the Foo Fighters made a special appearance and award-winning chef and cancer survivor, Grant Achatz, was the guest judge. To discuss the episode (warning: spoilers ahead), read more
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Nov 26, 2008 -
Not hosting Thanksgiving, but in charge of bringing wine to a family member or friend's dinner? I highly recommend seeking out a bottle of Mark West's 2007 Pinot Noir. It's not only affordable ($11.99), but its also delightfully drinkable and silky smooth.
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Nov 26, 2008 -
Still deliberating over what to serve for Thanksgiving?
While it's true that there's less than 24 hours until the biggest meal of the year, don't let the timing deter you from preparing a fabulous feast that's still outrageously indulgent. Unless you reveal your secret, your guests won't know the difference between this meal and one that you spent days preparing.
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Nov 26, 2008 -
The biggest food holiday of the year is tomorrow, and you've done all the planning ahead that you can. Now you simply have to relax and commit to enjoying yourself this year. Why not begin by soaking up some turkey-related fun facts?
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