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November 29, 2008

Fruitcakes, not doorstops! Fruitcake Recipes

Filed under: Cooking — About Home Cooking @ 7:00 pm
Most people either love or hate fruitcakes. Don't blame the poor fruitcake, blame the recipe! Learn how to lighten up that doorstop and try new variations such as Tutti Fruitticake,...

Low Fat Cranberry Orange Muffins

Filed under: Cooking — About Low Fat Cooking @ 7:00 pm
Tender and light, these low-fat Cranberry Orange Muffins make a delightful seasonal treat. The flavor is just the right combination of sweet and tart. Serve these cranberry orange muffins as...

November 27, 2008

Turkey Leftovers Recipes

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The Thanksgiving meal is over and leftovers are stored. What will you do with all those turkey leftovers? How about surprising your family with something a little different this year....

November 26, 2008

Thanksgiving and Turkey Hotlines

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You'll definitely want to bookmark this page for quick reference during the holidays. Find turkey and other popular holiday food hotlines such as USDA, Reynolds Wrap, Butterball Turkey, Land O'...

November 25, 2008

Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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You may consider mashed potatoes a no-brainer, but choosing the right type of potato and method can make or break the end result. Mashed potatoes are another Thanksgiving comfort food...

Lean Holidays

Filed under: Cooking — About Low Fat Cooking @ 6:51 am
With food bills soaring, and the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being one long food fest, how can you cut holiday food costs and eat low fat? In short, shop...

November 24, 2008

How to Debone a Turkey

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Can you tell this turkey has been almost entirely deboned? Your guests will never guess it is deboned until you cut it. Frozen turkeys are available year-round. They are...

November 23, 2008

Making Perfect Gravy

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With a little insight on methods and a few tricks of the trade, you will find making the perfect gravy a snap! Should you use a flour roux? Cornstarch? Arrowroot?...

Pumpkin Pie vs. Pecan Pie

Filed under: Cooking — About Low Fat Cooking @ 7:00 pm
Pie is not exactly a low-fat option, but perhaps you like to treat yourself to a nice slice of pie at Thanksgiving, and there's nothing wrong in that, especially if...

November 22, 2008

Sweet potatoes or yams? What are they?

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In the US, the terms sweet potato and yam are often used interchangably, but they are different vegetables. Whichever term you prefer, this vegetable is a particular favorite at Thanksgiving...
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