Feb 25, 2009 -
If you live in a cool weather clime, you're probably sick of Winter and willing it to go away. But why not embrace it? There's only one time to appreciate chilly climate favorites, and that's right now — when they're the most comforting.
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Jan 07, 2009 -
On Winter evenings when I come home hungry, fatigued, and cold from the rain, there's nothing I crave more than nostalgic childhood favorites like pot pie, macaroni and cheese, and meatballs. I've compiled my favorite recipes, so you know where to turn if you're craving comfort at your next meal. To make these palate pleasers, read on.
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Dec 22, 2008 -
While it's hard to improve on classic comfort foods like mashed potatoes, a little tweak can go a long way. Goat cheese, leeks, and chives take this standard side dish to a new level of scrumptiousness. This recipe may be more complex with a couple of extra steps, but trust me, it is worth it!
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Dec 17, 2008 -
Mashed potatoes are my number one comfort food, but in the past couple years, they've gotten a bad reputation for being high in carbs. So I've figured out a way to add some protein without changing the flavor or texture. Add some silken tofu to your cooked taters before you mash them (one package per 10 cooked russet potatoes).
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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 26, 2008 -
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What Kind of Mashed Potatoes Are You Making?
Classic mashed potatoes with butter and milk/cream.
Cheesy mashed potatoes.
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Nov 22, 2008 -
On a recent episode of Barefoot Contessa, I watched Ina Garten make the fluffiest-looking mashed potatoes. She used a food mill to get the texture of the potatoes perfect.
I've always considered food mills to be old-fashioned and unnecessary, but after watching Garten make her pillowy potatoes, I found myself wanting one.
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Nov 19, 2008 -
Thanksgiving may be a traditional holiday, but that doesn't mean you're tied to the same old sides. Reinvent a tired meal with new takes on the classic dish known as mashed potatoes. Try blending other root vegetables into the mix, such as sweet potatoes or turnips.
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Turkey day is only one short week away, so if you still don't have your menu planned, I suggest you do it now! Here, I've created six fabulous Thanksgiving menus. From the foodie to the novice to the vegetarian, there's something for everyone.
