Archive for November 2008
What I Cooked Today… Turkey
Ingredients: 1 turkey (14-16 lbs. will feed 10 to 12 people) 2 oranges cut in ½ 2 yellow onions peeled and sliced into rings 4 stalks celery washed and chopped 3…
Read MoreIngredient of the Day: Turkey
Thanksgiving is always around my birthday – sometimes even on the actual day. That’s probably why, as a young girl, I associated turkey, stuffing, gravy and mashed potatoes with presents.…
Read MoreCarving a Turkey
Happy Week of Thanksgiving. This video is with my friends Allison and Gabe. I show them how to cut a chicken, but you can use the same techniques for a…
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Cheers,We are so close to another Thanksgiving. Holiday traditions breathing down our necks. Next weeks blogs will be all about Thanksgiving.Happy Cooking,Mary
Read MoreAsk Mary: Time Crunch Cooking with Kids
Mary,My kids love to cook, but when I get home I am tired and all I want to do is get dinner on the table as fast as I can.…
Read MoreUnique Way to Tenderize-Soaking Chicken in Buttermilk
I find that it is great to soak chicken in buttermilk or milk before cooking. This process will help tenderize the chicken and even remove some of the blood in…
Read MoreWhat I Cooked Today… Creamy Polenta with Beef Stew (cooking on a budget)
Creamy polenta: Ingredients: 1/2 cup corn meal1 cup milk1/2 cup water1/2 stick butterChef pinch of salt1/4 cup Parmesan grated Directions: In a saucepot add the milk, water, butter, and salt.…
Read MoreIngredient of the Day: Polenta
On a recent Saturday night, I decided to throw a last minute party. Because I was short on time, I went to a nearby store that I was unfamiliar with.…
Read MoreWeekly Menu on a Budget
Monday-Iceberg lettuce salad with turkey bacon, tomatoes, and light ranch dressingChicken parmesan with wheat pasta (remember 1/4 of a cup per person) and green beans Tuesday-Carrot salad with raisins and…
Read MoreAsk Mary: The Smell of Garlic
Mary,What is the best way to get the garlic smell out of your hands and fingers?Diane Some websites suggest trying things like rubbing your fingers on the flat side of…
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