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Betsy's Macaroons (from The Silver Palate)
These might be the perfect little extra treat you’re looking for. I hope everybody is holed up with loved ones, eating, talking, and enjoying themselves. 2 1/2 c shredded coconut 1/8 tsp salt 1/3 c flour Mix all. Then add … Continue reading
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cooking maelstrom
Maya and I had our second cooking marathon today. Fun! And here is the famous recipe for Nut Rice Burgers. Not only are they amazingly delicious, but this recipe makes enough for 34 burgers which can be wrapped in aluminum … Continue reading
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mexican VS Am. comfort
For our big holiday feast this year, we were given the choice between Mexican: enchiladas, refried rice, tamales, chili rellenos, …. or Classic American comfort food: ham, and or meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, macaroni and cheese, a few vegetables, pie, cake,…… … Continue reading
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Tea for when you are sick
This tea recipe comes to me from my dear friend Darlene. I would’ve been drinking it this weekend, but I have been too discombulated from my head cold to remember it until now. Plus I haven’t been to the grocery … Continue reading
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turkey tips
John (the chef behind our turkeys) brought three important items that came in handy: a meat thermometer (he says the plastic pop-up can’t be trusted), a roll of cheesecloth, and an apple. I know squabble squabble day has passed, but … Continue reading
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smashing success
The brined turkey came out ahead and the pecan sweet potatos were a hit – although EVERYTHING was delicious. And to be absolutely technical, it was determined that the white meat on the brined turkey and the dark meat of … Continue reading
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how to feed a crowd american style
Sausage, Cheese, Egg Casserole 6 to 8 slices egg bread (Challah) – crust removed 2 # link sausage, cooked 1 tbs oil 1 onion chopped 1 pkg shrooms chopped 1 c milk 1 can shroom soup 1 c shredded cheese … Continue reading
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Amazing rum cake
Everybody is going gang-busters over my mom’s rum cake; she is already baking the second one and this only our second day here. This recipe comes from the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (?!) This cake has beautiful presentation, … Continue reading
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caleb’s wonderful special fruitcake
I have made a double batch of this fruitcake every November for the last five or six years. It is so delicious, that it will shake your very foundation. I am including my recommendations for creating gold, silver and bronze … Continue reading
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Honey-brined turkey
Interestingly, I have been getting quite a few hits on my site from people looking for more information about brining turkey. Well, now that I have finally arrived at my parents’ house in suburban Great Falls, Virginia I can take … Continue reading
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