Occasion: Thanksgiving
Need a new recipe for the turkey? How about a side dish? Whatever you are looking for, we have a recipe to be thankful for this year.
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Side DishRoasted Sweet Potato with Candied Pecans
"Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. My husband has joked that it’s my Super Bowl. I make a mean spatchcocked, dry-brined turkey, but to…
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EntreeLemon and Thyme Roast Turkey
I use a meat thermometer when cooking turkey – it helps to judge when the turkey is done. When working out when to put the turkey in the…
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AppetizerChristmas Stilton and Sage Canape
Tiny bite-sized herb cheese scones topped with Christmas flavors. Don’t handle too much as they will become tough. This recipe appears in…
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Side DishChristmas Apricot and Chestnut Stuffing
So much flavor, texture and crunch in this stuffing, I also serve it for a main course for non-meat eaters as a stuffing inside half a…
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Side DishBrussels Sprouts with Peas and Cashew Nuts
Brussels sprouts are an essential part of Christmas dinner, although not everyone likes them! This is one vegetable that really can’t be…
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Side DishRoasted Parsnips and Carrots
Full of Christmas color, these are delicious with any roast. The added honey gives a lovely shine and color and brings out the natural…
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RecipeChristmas Gravy
The gravy is so important for the Christmas meal. Use good stock made from the giblets. The day before, heat the giblet stock in a…
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DessertJohn Bunker's Apple Pie
Apple pie is a great way to appreciate the incredible variety and diversity of this glorious fruit. This apple pie recipe is courtesy of…
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DessertAlmond Oat Pear Crumble
Almonds and oats complement each other nicely so why not make this almond oat pear crumble? (Recipe Credit: Adrianna Adarme of Fresh Tastes)
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DessertThe First Pumpkin Pie (sort of)
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Breakfast and BrunchSpiced Apple Walnut Pancakes
Borrowing technique from carrot cake, these apple spiced walnut pancakes will get you in the mood for fall. (Recipe Credit: Adrianna Adarme…
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EntreeMashed Potato Pancakes
With huge amounts of leftovers, mashed potato pancakes are a great dish! (Recipe Credit: Adrianna Adarme of Fresh Tastes)
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DessertButternut Bourbon Cream Pie
If pumpkin pie slipped on a silky ballgown, this dessert would be the result: a voluptuous golden custard nestled inside a nutty,…
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DessertBill Smith’s Persimmon Pudding
Chapel Hill chef Bill Smith is a regular on a A Chef’s Life and this time he shares a recipe for persimmons. Smith recommends an…
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Side DishCheesy Thyme Mashed Potatoes
A classic side-dish for Thanksgiving, enjoy these mashed potatoes with your choice of cheese on top. (Recipe Credit: Adrianna Adarme of…
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Breakfast and BrunchChocolate Cornbread Muffins
It would be wrong to imply that these chocolate cornbread muffins are healthy, but with less sugar and loads of fiber, they are a perfectly…