Archive for November, 2011
Thursday, November 24th, 2011
Wishing you and yours a lovely holiday filled with food, friends, and family!
On the menu for us this year:
Brined Turkey and Pan Gravy. I used Simply Organic Turkey Brine Seasoning this year, and since I got a little bitty 10 lb turkey, I only used about 2/3 of the ...
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Saturday, November 19th, 2011
This is a variant of my chili that uses ground turkey instead of ground beef. It's a little bit healthier without sacrificing any flavor or heartiness. It was a great meal for a chilly November evening.
Cassie’s Turkey Chili
Makes about 8 servings
1 tbsp canola oil
20 oz ground turkey
kosher salt ...
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Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
These outstanding burgers are inspired by one at Red Robin. The combination of flavors works very well together, though my version was not as good as the original. The subtle sweetness of the bourbon permeates the beef, caramelized onions, and barbecue sauce. The brioche roll keeps things ...
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Monday, November 14th, 2011
I love reuben sandwiches - the combination of salty, crunchy, melty goodness just makes me happy. :-) This is my version, an easy meal for an evening when I'm on my own for dinner. I served this with a couple dill pickle spears.
Reuben Sandwich
Serves 1
2 slices light ...
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Sunday, November 13th, 2011
This recipe comes from my mother - it's a healthier take on broccoli cheddar soup. This version doesn't have any cream or milk, just a flavorful broth, lots of broccoli, and a little bit of cheese, which could be eliminated if you wanted it to be entirely dairy-free.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Serves ...
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Monday, November 7th, 2011
This is a take-off from my ham and black bean soup. It's a lovely warming stew for a drizzly fall evening - warming with both the temperature and the spice :-) We both really enjoyed this, and it'll definitely make some repeat appearances throughout the fall ...
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