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Thanksgiving Recipes
As you might imagine, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Here is a selection of my recipes that will complement any Thanksgiving table. Just click on the links to go to the relevant recipes on the blog. Tweet
Posted in Appetizer, Cooking Basics, Mains, Miscellaneous, Salad, Sauces, Dips, & Condiments
Tagged holiday, how to, thanksgiving
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How to Choose Zucchini and Other Summer Squash
The first thing you need to know when choosing zucchini, or any other summer squash, is to look for the smallest ones; they will be the sweetest and most tender. In the photo above, there are yellow patty pans, dark … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking Basics, Garden
Tagged how to, produce, squash, summer squash, zucchini
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A Fast, Simple Way to Cook Corn on the Cob
My favorite way to cook corn on the cob? In the microwave! This technique could not be easier. Place your unhusked ear of corn in the microwave and cook it for two minutes per ear on high. That’s it! You … Continue reading
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Tagged can freeze, cooking basics, corn, corn on the cob, how to, produce, summer
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How to Choose Corn on the Cob
Corn on the cob is one of summer’s joys. Growing up in the Midwest, my family and I would spend our summers at a lake in Indiana. The farmers near the lake grew delicious sweet corn in the sandy soil. I … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking Basics, Garden
Tagged cooking basics, corn, corn on the cob, how to, produce
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Peeling and Cutting a Cucumber
It’s that time again: cucumber season! Usually, one cucumber plant produces a plethora of cucumbers. What to do with them all? First, I’ll show you how to prep them, and soon I’ll follow up with my favorite recipe for quick cucumber pickles. Tweet
How to Cook an Artichoke
I have to thank my husband, David, for this entry. He’s the one who discovered this cooking method for artichokes. I came to love artichokes when I lived in Northern California. Artichokes can’t be grown just anywhere. They need a … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Cooking Basics, Sides, Vegetarian
Tagged appetizer, artichokes, cooking basics, gluten-free, how to, kid favorites, quick entertaining, vegan, vegetarian
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How to Roast a Chicken
Most of you are probably planning to roast a turkey for Thanksgiving, but here’s an option for a smaller gathering: roast chicken. The technique for making a roast chicken and a roast turkey are the same. I love roast chicken, and it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking Basics, Mains
Tagged chicken, comfort food, cooking basics, gluten-free, holiday, how to, kid favorites, poultry, quick entertaining, roasting, simple supper
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How to Calibrate a Thermometer
Calibrating your thermometer is one of the most important things you can do in preparation for cooking your Thanksgiving turkey. Why? If your thermometer isn’t calibrated you won’t get an accurate measurement of the internal temperature of the turkey as it … Continue reading
How to Grow Endless Cilantro
I enjoy growing fresh herbs. They don’t require a lot of attention and you get a lot of flavor for limited efforts. However, one thing always had me puzzled. Whenever I would plant cilantro (coriander) it would rapidly bolt, go … Continue reading
How to Make a Basic Vinaigrette
A basic vinaigrette is an oil and vinegar dressing for salads. Above is a photo of just some of the ingredients from my pantry and fridge that I have on hand to make vinaigrette salad dressings. The possible flavor variations … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking Basics, Salad
Tagged cooking basics, gluten-free, how to, salad, vegan, vegetarian, vinaigrette
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