Nov 18, 2009 -
I'm a little sick of the traditional Thanksgiving meal. That's why this year I plan on serving slightly different versions of old favorites — like a turkey roulade instead of a whole roasted turkey, for instance.
Rather than the usual green bean casserole, I'm reaching for a neo-Southern riff on the creamed spinach standby, and plan on impressing guests with creamed collard greens.
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Nov 10, 2009 -
With its creamy sauce and crispy topping, the vegetable side dish pictured below appears on many a Thanksgiving table. Do you know what it's called?
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Nov 04, 2009 -
I've kicked off November (the biggest food month of the year!) by resolving to give thanks for something every day. And in a few weeks, when it's holiday time, there's one thing that I'll be grateful for: our recent recipe series dedicated solely to macaroni and cheese. We sifted through numerous recipes to come up with 10 timeless dishes that, regardless of what kind of Thanksgiving you're planning, will be a smash hit.
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Nov 03, 2009 -
Michelle Obama has only been a resident at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for 10 months, yet she's already managed to set an example for Americans to eat more fresh food, from planting a garden to starting a White House farmers market.
Earlier this year, I spotted a recipe for one of the first lady's favorite White House dishes, a creamed spinach without the cream. I bookmarked it, thinking it would make a satisfying yet light steak side, or a healthful addition to a large Thanksgiving feast.
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Oct 26, 2009 -
Few things can top a quality steak dinner as one of my all-time favorite meals — although I must admit that half the reason I look forward to going to a steakhouse is for the classic sides. The one side I'll always order is creamed spinach, especially the version from the House of Prime Rib. What's your favorite side?
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