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Apple-Brined Smoked turkey. Because I really want to try making that this year. :D

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Apple-Brined Smoked turkey, and the Wild Mushroom Stuffing -- both very tempting!

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Apple-Brined Smoked turkey, though wow is the Wild Mushroom Stuffing tempting. :)

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From Serious Eats

Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

Apple-Brined Smoked turkey. Because I really want to try making that this year. :D

From Serious Eats

Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

Apple-Brined Smoked turkey, and the Wild Mushroom Stuffing -- both very tempting!

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey

Apple-Brined Smoked turkey, though wow is the Wild Mushroom Stuffing tempting. :)

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I'm still fascinated by the Apple-Brined Smoked turkey!

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I really want to borrow my best friend's smoker for the Apple-Brined and Smoked Turkey. WOW.

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The gluten-free Sausage and Chestnut dressing sounds pretty om nom nom, and I'm not one of those that needs to worry about gluten, and the Cranberry Relish with Orange and Ginger is a variation on a staple at my family's holiday table -- but Corn Bread Dressing with Pecans and Bacon is really making my mouth water. :) So many choices!

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Cook the Book: 'How to Roast a Lamb'

I'm in love with the local Mongolian's barbecue's option for lamb: There's just something about that distinctive flavor in the middle of a sweet-savory combination of sauces, tomatoes, carrots, and onions. Left to cook it myself, though, it's a roast with loads of garlic or gyros.

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Weekend Giveaway: Nudo Olive Tree Adoption

Oo! Five years ago, I would have said kalamata hands down, but the Provencal and greek green olives are winning me over of late...

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Critic-Turned-Cook Finds Critical Eating Habit Hard to Break

I'm a softie, because I will give a second chance (and sometimes, depending on how it falls on the 'meh to traumatic' scale, a third): There's a dim sum place locally that I love, but once had an experience where after we'd said how we wanted the cheque handled, the waiter tried to take the $60 my friends forked over as tip and charge the entire check to my card -- but, I think if I hadn't already been to the place several times over the previous two years, that could have been a deal-breaker.

(As it was, I sent him back to undo the charge, made sure to tip the cart ladies and the busboys individually, and reported the experience to the manager. ...I haven't seen that waiter since.)

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I am the Walrus

Goo goo g'joob!

(NICE carving job. :D)

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Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'

I've never heard of PWC until Serious Eats called my attention to it, but I think I'm going to have to check her out: My personal favorite blogs are Tea & Cookies, Vanilla Garlic, and Gluten Free Girl.

(No celiac here, but her food is delicious.)

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Do You Have a Favorite Mustard?

I'm really partial to Inglehoffer, especially their stone ground mustard.

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Bacon as a Bookmark: More Common Than You'd Think

Oh, that poor book. :( (And a waste of perfectly good bacon!)

I'm like @avaryne in that the closest I've been is snacks still wrapped in plastic. The idea of using unwrapped (and greasy! and wet!) food as a bookmark kind of horrifies me.

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Cook the Book: 'Japanese Hot Pots'

I'm a big fan of udon -- there's something about savory broth and thick noodles, I even like the fish cake -- but the meal-worthy soup that I make when I'm feeling unwell is a garlic-heavy take on chicken noodle... With broth I've made, grilled chicken pieces, carrots, lots of garlic, and gnocchi in place of the spindly pasta seen in canned and envelope varieties. It always manages to warm me up.

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Cook the Book: 'Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon'

Because bacon is bad for me, but it tastes SO good. Sweet, savory -- doesn't matter, it's all delicious.

(I have to admit hesitation in trying chicken fried bacon, though.)

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Serious Heat: Mustards to Spice Up Labor Day Cookouts

One of my favorite mustards isn't all that spicy, but I admit a childhood-long fondness for Inglehoffer's sweet mustard: But anything stone ground with horseradish is love.

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French in a Flash: Citrus Oreillettes

"He had, with admirable chivalry, demanded our teacher's blessing before gallantly slipping the love letter into my mailbox."

Honestly, I think that was as sweet as the Oreillettes. What a lovely little tale! Your posts always makes me smile. :)

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Cook the Book: 'Burger Bar'

Avocado, swiss, bacon, mushrooms, and caramelized onions -- even all at once. NOM.

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What are you? Recipe Follower or Recipe Deviant

Deviant! Recipes aren't rules -- They're more like guidelines. ;) (Although I follow when baking. At least, the first time through.)

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Cook the Book: 'Canal House Cooking, Vol. 1'

Favorite summer recipe: Mozzarella caprese. Fresh mozzarella, garden-harvest tomatoes and basil, drizzled in olive oil and balsamic... Add a slice of french loaf or another crusty bread, and I'm happy!

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Cook the Book: 'Seven Fires'

I'm really fond of the picanha at the local Brazillian barbecue, but Argentina's chimichurri really makes everything better. :D

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Death Star Grill on eBay

Robyn, great find! I must now share the SE link around to my friends. :D

Thank you!

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Cook the Book: 'Rustic Fruit Desserts'

My obsession at the moment is clafoutis, brimming with pears, strawberries, or figs. Mm!

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Pumpkin Cheesecake with a Gingersnap Crust?! Thank you Bon Appétit!

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wild mushroom stuffing, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin pie brulee, perfect mashed potatoes--how could I ever choose?

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Wow, didn't even have to think about this one. For desserts, the Easiest Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Pie sounds fantastic. I mean, c'mon, chocolate and peanut butter together? *drool*

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Perfect Mashed Potatoes.
Went to the store today and bought half and half. I think I'll feel less guilty about using that in the recipe!

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Smoked-Oyster Sticky Rice Stuffing in Lotus Leaf

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Perfect mashed potatoes pooled with gravy as in photo.

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Ricotta Spinach Cups

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Guinness Beef Stew

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Parmesan Black Pepper Biscotti

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Mini German Pancakes

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Brussels Sprouts- A Horror Film!!

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Tuna Melt Calzone

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Brown Butter, Pine Nut & Rosemary Cookies

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The Daring Bakers: Green Tea French Macarons

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Grilled scallops

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Honeyed Fig Crostadas

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Kubideh (Grilled Ground Meat Skewers with Middle Eastern Spices)

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Duchess Potatoes (Pommes Duchesse)

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Old Timey Peanut Butter Cookies

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Pepitas Candy

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Cookie Truffles

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Gemista (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers)

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter

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Strawberry Dumplings

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Candied Figs

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Tomato-Gin Soup

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Mac 'n cheese pumpkin

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About bansidhe

Website: http://bansidhe.wordpress.com

Location: Los Angeles

About: Asian and Italian flavors, good dim sum, sushi, sashimi: I can never say no to caprese or most insalate & antipasto. I like 'odd food'- Unexpected flavor combos or non-typical colors are fun.
I can't stand celery, clams, or most eggplant.

Favorite foods: sushi, dim sum, kung pao chicken, caprese, rare steak, tuna, potatoes, spring onions, garlic, homemade potato chips, bacon, wontons, soba noodles, daikon, bell pepper, mushrooms, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, crusty bread, capers, onions, tiramisu, dessert

Last bite on earth: Either something fun, unusual and entirely new, or comfort food like a rich french onion soup.