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25 Nov 2010

Sayonara to Sandwiches

Scott Nordhues 0 Comments Tags: Recipes, thanksgiving, turkey, turkey alternatives

Nothing wrong with that old Thanksgiving leftover standby, turkey sandwiches. Lots of families actually look forward to them as a change of pace from what they usually eat for lunch at work or school. But a change of pace from the change of pace can be a good thing, too. This recipe for spinach-stuffed turkey Read More…

15 Nov 2010

Cameron’s Thanksgiving Guide, Week 1

Cameron 0 Comments Tags: Christmas, Cooking, cookware, eating, Recipes, spices, thanksgiving, turkey

Dear Foodies, When I used to do food reviews for my college paper my focus was on cheap, filling foods, that were portable and easy to get and eat. One of the things I love about Gourmandia is that I can talk about and reference foods that take a little bit more time, care and Read More…

08 Nov 2010

Cool in the Thanksgiving Kitchen

Scott Nordhues 0 Comments Tags: thanksgiving, thanksgiving tips, turkey

Everyone seems to have a story about a wedding gone horribly wrong, whether it’s their own or someone else’s. But I’m guessing there are probably just as many stories about Thanksgivings gone awry, too. Lots of moving parts involved in putting on a Thanksgiving feast, from preparing foods not commonly eaten the rest of the Read More…

29 Apr 2010

The Secret to Juicy Poultry

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: brine, chicken, Cornish game hen, poultry, turkey

Many home chefs would never cook a steak without marinating it first, but they neglect to do one something similar to improve their poultry: Brine it. Brining poultry is very like marinating steak; it makes the food more tender and moist. It’s also easy to do, as long as you plan ahead a little. Give Read More…

24 Nov 2009

Thanksgiving Countdown

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: thanksgiving, turkey

Try this step-by-step guideline for a successful Thanksgiving dinner; planning is 90 percent of the success of the meal! Three Days Before Thanksgiving: Remove the frozen turkey from the freezer; place in a container in the refrigerator to thaw. Do not thaw outside the refrigerator, since this could lead to food poisoning. A Read More…

25 Nov 2008

My favorite stuffed turkey recipe.

Deb Brown 0 Comments Tags: Cooking, Recipes, stuffing, turkey

I thought I would share one of my favorite stuffed turkey recipes, since Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Ingredients: 12 lbs whole turkey 2 loaves white bread 1 loaf brown bread 1/2 cup margarine 1 medium onion 4 tablespoons sage 1 cup chicken broth Directions: 1. Tear the bread into pieces, and Read More…

29 Oct 2008

Its almost Turkey Day!

Cameron 1 Comment Tags: game hen, poultry, Recipes, Thanksgiving recipes, turkey, turkey alternatives

But that doesn’t mean you have to stick to turkey on Thanksgiving. There are several delightful non-turkey options from all over the world! Rouladen This traditional German dish is a delightful stew that can make a great center piece to a thanksgiving meal. It has meaty textures, a smooth natural broth and fits right in Read More…