My inlaws are here and I have not been terribly pleasant so I am making a big family dinner. But, of course, it cannot be FANCY or I will hear about it allllll night. Spiced lentils, taco meat, refried beans,...
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I am thinking of having a "hearty hor d'oeuvres " menu instead of a Christmas dinner. I have a ham and turkey breast , I thought guests could carve and make small sandwich . I would serve cheeses to go...
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1. Keep potholders, towels, wooden utensils, food packaging, and curtains away from the stove. And remember that holiday tie you got from the kids? The one with Mickey Mouse dressed as Santa? Don't wear it if you plan on hanging...
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We're making baked salmon and pork loin for Christmas, and have potatoes planned, but we're running out of ideas for good veggie sides that are not the standard casseroles filled with cheese. (This is totally self serving - my relatives...
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I am going to my family-in-law's house for a new years eve dinner/small party and I am tasked with dessert. I always do this over the top (my wifes words) so I was looking to tackle a buche de noel....
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So for my local orphan Christmas dinner (half a doz or so friends without family obligations), my hosting friend invited me to help him cook! He's stuck on the idea of ham, which is fine except for my personal aversion...
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I LOVE spritz cookies--the texture, the (almond!) flavor--but I do not like the fussiness of the cookie press. Any recommendations on other ways to bake the dough? Does it work dropped? gently rolled and cut bu hand? I'd like to...
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HELP! I have a housefull of company all week with more shopping and cooking than I can shake a stick at. My DH just asked his clan if we could "bring anything" for our late day Xmas activities there. I'm...
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Help! I recently came across a recipe for jellied fruit candies that contained fruit preserves that were heated and strained, juice, and I believe gelatin. The candies were then cut out with small cookie cutters and tossed with sugar. I...
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We are having turkey again on Christmas Eve (it's my husband's favorite menu) but I can't decide what to serve for dessert. After Thanksgiving, I don't want to do apple or pumpkin pie. I feel like something elegant and chocolate...
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