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Come Party With Me: Bold Flavorful Thanksgiving — Dessert
I'm a fan of trying out new recipes on Thanksgiving, but I always like to serve some sort of pumpkin dessert. It doesn't matter if it's pie, cookies, or ice cream — as long as it's pumpkiny. To finish a meal that is full of vibrant colors and bold flavors, I would offer guests a spirited twist on the classic crème brûlée.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches
Tonight, surprise your loved ones with a homemade version of a ballpark classic, sausage and pepper sandwiches. No grill is necessary, all you need is an oven.
The veggies and sausages are roasted while the bread gets toasty and the cheese melts.
Yummy Links: From Cranberry Bars to Drink Sticks
- Make your own Starbucks-style cranberry bliss bars. — Serious Eats
- An inside look at New York's Top Chef season seven casting call. — Eater NY
- Speaking of Top Chef casting calls, here's what the head of casting has to say.
Don't Forget the Sides: Caramelized Onion Cranberry Sauce
When I was younger, cranberry sauce was one of those Thanksgiving sides that wasn't given much thought; often, we ate something that was pre-made or canned. However, I have since learned that fresh cranberry sauce is light-years better than the canned variety. It's exceptionally easy to make and can be prepared up to three days prior to the feast.
Have You Ever Made Candy at Home?
After reviewing the new reference book A Field Guide to Candy, I found myself looking back on all the fun candies we've made, from candied orange peel to peanut brittle to peppermint bark. It left me wondering if you ever tried to make your own candy.
Have You Ever Made Candy at Home?
Do You Enjoy Cooking in Other People's Kitchens?
Although it can be tough not knowing where the whisk or baking sheets are, I often find myself making meals in a kitchen that's not my own. I don't mind cooking in an unfamiliar kitchen; I look at it as a challenging adventure and even enjoy wearing the vintage apron that came along with the kitchen! How about you?
Animated Anthony Bourdain Stars in Cartoon Show
If you can't get enough of Anthony Bourdain, know that there'll soon be even more to love. The food industry's most opinionated figure is now getting his own cartoon series.
The six-part animated web series, titled Anthony Bourdain's Alternate Universe, will reveal Bourdain's "personal and unique view of the world that lives in his imagination."
Sink Your Teeth Into Blood-Orange Sorbet
Inspired by the vampire-themed party, I decided to make my own bloody, yet delicious, treat. With Halloween only a few days away, I pulled out the ice-cream maker and started on a blood orange and mint sorbet — a perfect treat for your fangtastic friends! Although the last time I made ice cream, I had a problem with curdling custard, making this sorbet was easier and much less risky.
Yummy Links: From Rachael Ray to Cupcake Wars
- To encourage kids to eat healthier, Rachael Ray is cooking her soft tacos for public schools in New York. — New York Daily News
- Your local mixologist may be earning a lot more money than you think. — Grub Street NY
- Why not make your own baby food at home?— The Epi-Log
- American cheeses are gaining popularity in Europe.
What's Yummy This Week — YumSugar Weekly Recap
- Panko-topped pesto and chèvre mac and cheese is irresistible and fast.
- Can you match the wine to its region of origin?
- Celebrate Halloween — and get excited for New Moon! — by hosting a vampire party.
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- Savor these sights and add your own to the YumSugar Community!
- Learn how to make your own candy this Halloween.
- Were you around to catch this week's Top Chef restaurant wars?
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