So, I'm horrible at making gravy. I've failed, and failed, and failed. I never seem to have enough drippings, or the flour and/or cornstarch never seems to smooth out, or the flavor is off... Thanksgiving is fast approaching and my...
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It seems like most of us have strong traditions about what to eat for Thanksgiving, but what about the morning after? My day after Thanksgiving breakfast always consists of a slice of pumpkin pie and a good cup of coffee....
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In recent years I have so eagerly anticipated Thanksgiving dinner that I hardly had anything to eat before the meal. Maybe an apple or a bowl of oatmeal, but that's it until later in the day when the food starts...
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Hey there, SE-ers. I have quite a wonderful dilemma. In my chaotic pre-Thanksgiving shopping trip, I mis-read the weight on the cranberry packages (didn't buy my normal brand), and ended up with an extra 1.5lbs of cranberries! Now as a...
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I asked "what can I bring", and was cheerfully told "green bean casserole". Oy. Is there any way I can make the goopy creamy version they like without using goopy canned ingredients?...
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I just won one of the D'Artagnan turkey contests, but now I don't know what to do with it! My family already has our bird thawing in the fridge, and there are only going to be 7 of us so...
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I just got this indoor fryer at a local Wal Mart for about $110. It was really easy to set up then cook a 10 lb turkey in under 45 minutes. ( maximum turkey size is listed at 14 lbs)...
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Help! I offered to make rolls for my friend's Thanksgiving table. I'm already making 60 for our table, so an extra 24 for her table didn't seem like a big deal. BUT. There is no way I can bake them...
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My husband is taking Wednesday off, so that makes for a more relaxed schedule, sort of. We'll probably spend the day taking care of yard work (I still have bulbs to be planted for spring), but also we'll get out...
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Hi! So I have just recently moved to the US and me & a couple of friends dont have the habit of celebrating Thanksgiving (none of us are American)... but we definately would like to get a taste of the...
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