Category Archives: Recipes

Food of the Month, December 2011: Gingerbread Cake

I usually don’t think about making gingerbread until December, probably because I associate it so closely with Christmas. Gingerbread cookies are so cheerful and happy and I love gingerbread houses, even though I’m not very good at making them. If you … Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Boneless Sirloin Pork Roast

Sirloin pork roasts were on sale the other day, so I picked one up to fix in my slow cooker. This recipe is big, big, big in flavor and so easy to prepare with just a handful of ingredients – throw everything in … Continue reading

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Not Your Grandma’s Green Bean Casserole

My sister sent me a message on Facebook late one night with my food/drink assignments to bring to Mom’s for Thanksgiving: wine and/or beer (no-brainer), homemade beer-cheese bread (thrilled this was on the list) and green bean casserole (are you kidding … Continue reading

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Turkey and White Bean Crockpot Soup

Here’s the recipe for the soup I mentioned in my earlier post on making the most of your leftover turkey.  This easy-to-make soup combines turkey, northern white beans and kielbasa to make a hearty, one-dish meal. Simmer this in your crockpot for … Continue reading

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Tantalizing Turkey Tetrazzini

As I mentioned in an earlier post on great ways to use leftover turkey, my Grandfather introduced me to turkey tetrazzini many, many years ago. This is one of those creamy casseroles that is great to reheat a few days later … Continue reading

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Turkey and Brie Panini Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce and Apples

This panini is a great change of pace from your more “traditional” turkey sandwich. I start with three cheese semolina bread, and then add leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, brie and Granny Smith apple slices. I use my old George Foreman … Continue reading

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Tip of the Month, November 2011: Let’s Talk Turkey (Leftovers, That Is)

Got leftover turkey? I certainly hope so – it’s one of my favorite parts about the Thanksgiving meal – getting to enjoy the leftovers for the next several days. I love the old standbys such as open-faced turkey sandwiches with … Continue reading

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Crockpot Pot Roast

Now that the weather is getting cooler, I like to make this easy and tasty pot roast in my crockpot. I love using my slow cooker – it basically does all of the work for me once I’ve added all … Continue reading

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Food of the Month, November 2011: Homemade Bread

In case you weren’t aware, November 17th is national homemade bread day. This year I’m celebrating it with my wonderful beer-cheese bread. I make this in my bread machine instead of kneading it myself, letting it rise and baking it … Continue reading

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November Drink of the Month: Galliano Liqueur

In celebration of National Harvey Wallbanger Day (Nov. 8), the drink of this month is Galliano. Officially known as Liquore Galliano L’Autentico, this liqueur created in 1896 by Italian distiller and brandy producer Arturo Vaccari of Livorno, Tuscany, who named … Continue reading

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