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		<title>How To Decorate an Easter Basket</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:47:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hansen Mark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Simple and Stylish Easter Baskets that you can do yourself in less  than 30 Minutes! A friend of mine recently ordered two Easter Baskets with her kid&#8217;s  names embroidered on them! They were cute, but not for $40.00 a piece,  but it did give me a great idea on how to make [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Simple and Stylish Easter Baskets that you can do yourself in less  than 30 Minutes!</strong> A friend of mine recently ordered two <strong>Easter Baskets</strong> with her kid&#8217;s  names embroidered on them! They were cute, but not for $40.00 a piece,  but it did give me a great idea on how to make my own at a fraction of  the price! Not only are mine cuter than the ones that she purchased, but  they totaled a whopping $12.00 for all the material and I had extra  materials and crafts left to use for future occasions!</p>
<p>First, find a basket with a cloth lining inside and make sure it has a  handle on it to decorate, you don&#8217;t necessarily need the handle, but it  looks great an allows for easy carrying. Next you will need a spool of  ribbon that is an inch in width (big enough for you to glue letters on,  so the bigger you buy the letters, the wider your ribbon will need to  be), and when you buy the spool it&#8217;s about three yards. You will also  need to purchase some pre-cut flowers or Easter themed small cut outs  that are made of material, you can also add rhinestones for a more  &#8220;bedazzled&#8221; look. The two baskets I made were for girls, so I also  purchased a small spool of ribbon with flowers on it, but if it&#8217;s for a  boy, you can do a solid color or Easter themed. You will need to  purchase a pack of sparkly letters or cute cut letters, depending on if  it&#8217;s a boy or girl. Lastly, you will also need to have a glue gun, glue  sticks, and scissors for cutting.</p>
<p>Once you have all of your material, you are ready to begin. to start,  you can heat up your glue gun and begin with the thin ribbon with the  flowers on it, Easter themed ribbon, or solid color ribbon. All you do  is weave the ribbon throughout the bottom of the basket. Do this all  around the entire bottom of basket, you can do it as many times as you  want, depending on the size of the basket. Next you can start to glue  all of your pre-cut flowers onto the outer and inner lining of the  basket. All you really need to do is put the  flowers/rhinestones/decorations the outer lining that is showing, but  it&#8217;s pretty if you do the inside and if you have enough flowers. Next,  take your thick one inch ribbon and wrapped the handle(s) of the basket.  Make sure you have enough ribbon left for a big bow. Once you have  wrapped the handle, make a bow on the handle, leaving enough ribbon to  hang over the basket. Now that you have your bow and enough ribbon  hanging from the bottom of the bow, you can glue the letter on. You can  add any extra flowers, rhinestones, or other decorations that you may  have. If it&#8217;s for a boy, an Easter theme may be more appropriate, such  as eggs, bunnies, candy. Add up your total cost and sit back, smile, and  watch your kids love this basket that they can use over and over for  the Easter Bunny to fill up! Remember, the bigger the basket, the  better, wink wink.</p>
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		<title>How To Decorate Easter Eggsaster, eggs, crafts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:45:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hansen Mark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are hundreds of ways one can go about decorating eggs for the  Easter holiday. The ideas can range from simple to extreme. However one  chooses to decorate Easter eggs, it can be a fun family activity for  both young and old alike. All one needs are some eggs and a little [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://govancouver.about.com/b/2009/04/09/easter-weekend-events.htm"><img class="alignleft" src="http://z.about.com/d/govancouver/1/0/y/4/-/-/easter_egg_purple_ribbon.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="423" /></a>There are hundreds of ways one can go about <strong>decorating eggs for the  Easter holiday</strong>. The ideas can range from simple to extreme. However one  chooses to <em>decorate Easter eggs</em>, it can be a fun family activity for  both young and old alike. All one needs are some eggs and a little bit  of creativity.</p>
<p>The classic way of decorating eggs involves nothing more than combining  paste food coloring, 1 cup of water, and ¼ cup of vinegar. The amount of  paste used will determine soft or bold colors. Simply dip a hard-boiled  egg into the dye and keep it there until the perfect color is reached.  The longer the egg stays in the dye, the darker the color will be.</p>
<p>An interesting way to decorate Easter eggs does not involve the use of  dye at all. Crayons and warm hard-boiled eggs make a great combination.  The heat from the warm egg melts the crayon wax, creating smoothness  between the colors. When decorating this way, it is important to note  that the eggs should be cooled just enough so they are easy to handle.  The other eggs should stay in the hot water to keep warm until they are  ready to be decorated.</p>
<p>Tie-dyed Easter eggs are a fun dyeing technique everyone enjoys. All  that is needed is a colander, hard-boiled eggs, ½ cup white vinegar, and  food coloring. Begin by placing the eggs into the colander and  splashing them with the vinegar. Drip some food coloring onto the eggs  and gently shake the colander to help spread the color. Give the color  at least a minute to set on the eggs before adding the next color.  Repeat the process with one or two more colors, letting each color sit  for a minute before adding the next color. Once all the colors have been  added and the eggs have been allowed to set, rinse them lightly with  water. Place the eggs on paper towels to drain and dry. It should be  noted that only two or three colors should be used for best results.</p>
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		<title>Portable Heaters and You – Tips from Lou Manfredini</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hansen Mark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite what you might think, portable heaters are a very efficient way to heat your home.  I’m Lou Manfredini, Ace’s “Helpful Hardware Man” and as we all know, every house has one room that is always colder than the rest. So instead of cranking up the heat in the entire house, consider plugging in a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Despite what you might think, portable heaters are a very efficient way to heat your home.  I’m Lou <span class="nfakPe">Manfredini</span>, Ace’s “Helpful Hardware Man” and as we all know, every house has one room that is always colder than the rest. So instead of cranking up the heat in the entire house, consider plugging in a portable heater only where you need it.</p>
<p>Your most efficient electric heaters are those with metal coils. These models can be small and portable, but they certainly get the job done.  You can also choose electric oil filled radiators, which are another great option.  The electricity heats the oil in machine and once it reaches a certain temperature, the electricity turns off, but the oil stays hot.</p>
<p>The biggest concern with portable heaters, however, is that you must turn them off when you are done using them or leaving the room they are in.  Make sure you keep them at least 3 feet from any combustibles and never plug them into an extension cord. I also recommend installing a smoke and CO2 detector in any room that has a portable heater. Another thing to look for when choosing a portable heater is anti-tip technology, which will cut off the heat, should the unit start to tip over.</p>
<p>A big no-no for portable heaters are kerosene heaters.  Any heater with an open flame should never be used indoors.</p>
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		<title>Gas Logs from Lou Manfredini, The Helpful Hardware Man!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hansen Mark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is nothing quite as romantic as an evening spent in front of a wood-burning fireplace, but boy do I hate the maintenance that goes with it.  I’m Lou Manfredini, Ace’s “Helpful Hardware Man” and I’m here to talk to you about another way to use your fireplace, with gas logs.
The upkeep of wood-burning fireplaces [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is nothing quite as romantic as an evening spent in front of a wood-burning fireplace, but boy do I hate the maintenance that goes with it.  I’m Lou Manfredini, Ace’s “Helpful Hardware Man” and I’m here to talk to you about another way to use your fireplace, with gas logs.</p>
<p>The upkeep of wood-burning fireplaces is intense and can dissuade you from using your fireplace all together.  Plus, you run the risk of encountering issues with drafting which can make your whole house smoky.  With gas logs, there is none of this to worry about.</p>
<p>Gas logs can be installed very quickly and look quite realistic.  And the upkeep is so much simpler! No more cleaning out the debris after every fire or lugging in chopped wood on cold days.  Now, you’ll still have to have your chimney cleaned every 3-4 years, but that’s much less than the annual cleaning that I recommend for wood-burning fireplaces. You also might have to look at having a gas line moved, which would increase your cost to install.  But in my opinion, it is absolutely worth it.  Another bonus, gas logs turn on with the flick of a switch, or in some models, the click of a remote control.  Talk about instant romance!</p>
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		<title>Introducing Lou Manfredini to Do It Yourself Reviews</title>
		<link>http://www.diyreviews.net/2009/01/16/introducing-lou-manfredini-to-do-it-yourself-reviews/%</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hansen Mark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As many readers are aware, our Guest Author Program kicked off in late 2008, with the hope that we could dig up a few like minded people, to help everyone get just a bit more experience, on their own DIY Projects. We are thrilled to announce the participation of a very well known Do it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As many readers are aware, our <a href="http://www.diyreviews.net/about/guest-blogger-program/">Guest Author Program</a> kicked off in late 2008, with the hope that we could dig up a few like minded people, to help everyone get just a bit more experience, on their own DIY Projects. We are thrilled to announce the participation of a very well known Do it Yourself Expert, Lou Manfredini, the Ace Helpful Hardware Man!</p>
<h2>Who is Lou Manfredini?</h2>
<p><img class="alignleft" title="Lou Manfredini" src="http://www.diyreviews.net/images/lou.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="126" />After more than 10 successful years in construction, Manfredini had gained a tremendous amount of knowledge on homes that he began to consider ways to more broadly share his expertise with others. He believed that a house &#8220;was more like a living entity than an inanimate collection of lumber, wiring and plumbing.&#8221; By showing people how various systems and components in a house rely on each other and instilling a greater understanding of a house as a &#8220;whole,&#8221; Manfredini thought everyone could have greater success in their home improvement and do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.</p>
<p>Lou will be providing several tips and resources for readers, based off the topics that are currently on the minds of everyone! To see a sample of the quality advice from Lou, visit the <a href="http://www.acehardware.com/sm-the-helpful-hardware-mans-corner--id-1267993.html">Helpful Hardware Man Projects</a> page.</p>
<p>Armed with his expertise and enthusiasm, Manfredini began his media career when WGN Radio in Chicago launched his idea for a home improvement call-in radio show. The show quickly caught on: today, <span class="em">The Mr. Fix-It Show</span> is the number one Saturday morning radio program in Chicago.</p>
<p>Not long thereafter, Manfredini branched into television and print media. Currently, he is the official home improvement expert for NBC&#8217;s <span class="em">Today Show</span> and a frequent guest on numerous network television stations across the United States as well as programming for CNN, HGTV, Discovery, and the History Channel. Most recently, Manfredini is the host of his own television show, <span class="em">HouseSmarts</span>, which airs on the NBC affiliate in Chicago.</p>
<p>Reaching millions of DIYers every month with his friendly persona and down-to-earth project advice, Manfredini also has authored these successful DIY books: Lou Manfredini&#8217;s <span class="em">Bath Smarts</span> (2004), <span class="em">Kitchen Smarts</span> (2004), <span class="em">Room Smarts</span> (2004) and <span class="em">House Smarts</span> (2002); <span class="em">Mr. Fix-It Introduces You to Your Home</span> (2002); and <span class="em">Mr. Fix-It: 101 Answers to the Most Commonly Asked Questions About Repairing Your Home</span> (2000). These books have been featured in national magazines such as <span class="em">People</span> and <span class="em">Newsweek</span>, as well as major-market newspapers such as the <span class="em">Los Angeles Times</span> and <span class="em">Chicago Tribune</span>.</p>
<p>Manfredini is a nationally recognized DIY expert, sought after both for his expertise and his energetic, entertaining style. In an extension of his ongoing effort to help people maximize the value and enjoyment of their homes, he is also Ace Hardware&#8217;s &#8220;Helpful Hardware Man&#8221; and editorial media spokesperson. Along with his wife and four children, Manfredini lives in Chicago, where they also own and operate a neighborhood Ace Hardware store.</p>
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		<title>Pilot Light Tips and Issues from Lou Manfredini</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:47:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hansen Mark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi folks, this is Lou Manfredini, Ace’s “Helpful Hardware Man” and I’ve got some tips for one of the most complained about household issues: pilot lights.  Hopefully we are all moving to a world without pilot lights, but for those of us living in older homes, it’s not something we can get rid of just [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi folks, this is Lou Manfredini, Ace’s “Helpful Hardware Man” and I’ve got some tips for one of the most complained about household issues: pilot lights.  Hopefully we are all moving to a world without pilot lights, but for those of us living in older homes, it’s not something we can get rid of just yet.</p>
<p>The biggest thing when dealing with pilot lights is to make sure that you have a good sensing device, called a thermocouple, which can sense when the light is on.  These need to be changed every 5-6 years and need to be cleaned on a regular basis.  If you are having a hard time keeping your pilot light on, 9 out of 10 times, you just need to check your thermocouple.</p>
<p>If your pilot light that is attached to your heater or furnace is going out, it could be from wind that is coming through the chimney and literally blowing it out.  A way to stop this from happening is to use a mechanical damper, which opens and closes when needed.</p>
<p>Finally, if you have an electronic ignition, you might want to check that your flame sensor is working properly.  This is a piece of metal that is shaped similar to a large paperclip.  When the gas turns on it ignites and senses when the flame is on.</p>
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		<title>How to Make the Most of Student Loans</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:15:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As well all know, college is NOT cheap.  The price will vary depending on the school you go to, or whether it is a public or private institute.  But wherever you go, you will have the opportunity of receiving student loans.
Student loans are loans that are distributed to students based on how well you may [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="size-medium wp-image-340 alignleft" src="http://www.diyreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/af2bk42ca3j8l5vcafqbe4rcatl9jimcahx61s5caswbdrucab7v2kecalvok9ucao9gmnicamuja0dcacxjwicca5f2ot0camt67d9ca36xck8ca7gkm0tca1ofej2cawr44hocaoadaq9cazfqsar.jpg" alt="" width="97" height="124" />As well all know, college is NOT cheap.  The price will vary depending on the school you go to, or whether it is a public or private institute.  But wherever you go, you will have the opportunity of receiving student loans.</p>
<p>Student loans are loans that are distributed to students based on how well you may have done in high school, or how your parents income.  There are many factors that could determine how much money you will receive.</p>
<p>The loans are mailed to you at the beginning of you academic school year in for of a check.  It is your responsibility to decide what to do with this check.  Obviously you will be using it towards paying tuition.  But before doing this, there are many things you could do to help maximize the effectiveness of this loan.</p>
<p>You should start off by applying for each and every loan or scholarship available to you.  The more money you receive, the less money that comes out of your own pocket.  After you receive the money, you should sit down and meet with your financial advisor.  He or she will help you decide where you should spend your money.  There are many factors that could maximize your loans.  Where you live, your type of meal plan, and your books are things that could affect this.  Finding the cheapest apartment, eating at the cheapest food places, and the places you rent out your books will help you save money, and in the end you could find yourself using these loans to cover all of your tuition, or even having left over money in your pocket.  Another thing that can reduce your cost of college is work-study jobs.  This type of job is on campus and what it does is take a portion of your tuition and let you work for that money, so you are basically earning it back.</p>
<p>Student loans are underestimated by many people but if you play your cards right and do enough research to find out how to best maximize the loans, you could end up going to college for a low price, or even free.</p>
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		<title>Top 10 DIY Gifts for Do it Yourself Projects</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:06:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hansen Mark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finding the Perfect Gift for the Do it Yourself Person in your life can be a challenge at best! The list below is a compilation of some of the Best DIY Gifts you can get for that special someone, guaranteed to make their eyes pop wide open with joy when they unwrap it on Christmas [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finding the <strong>Perfect Gift for the Do it Yourself Person</strong> in your life can be a challenge at best! The list below is a compilation of some of the <strong>Best DIY Gifts</strong> you can get for that special someone, guaranteed to make their eyes pop wide open with joy when they unwrap it on Christmas or ANY day!!<span id="more-369"></span></p>
<h2>Little Giant Ladder System</h2>
<p>The Little Giant Ladder may be a higher priced ladder, but any Do-it-Yourself person who spends just 10 minutes reading reviews or talking to others who own one, you will not waste another minute before buying one!</p>
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<h2>Dewalt 18 Volt XRP Cordless Combo Kit</h2>
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<p><strong>For the Crafter in your home, </strong>Cricut<strong> </strong>delivers the ease and versatility of all die-cutting systems without all the dies or even a PC. The Cricut Expression system is an all in one cutting machine for the Do it Youselfer that uses a cartridge-based setup to provide thousands of pattern options! You choose the size and shape, put in your paper and hit one single button. The Cricut takes over from there! Take it with you anywhere, with its comfortable and sturdy carrying handle.</p>
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		<title>How to Make Turkey Soup from Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hansen Mark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve spent hours baking that turkey to perfection and after Thanksgiving is over, you are left with mounds of extra turkey! What do you do with it? You Make Turkey Soup!
Over the years, I&#8217;ve figured out that you can make soup with anything and turkey is no exception! By making soup with it, you have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-366" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 5px 10px;" title="Turkey Soup" src="http://www.diyreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/turkey-soup.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="182" />You&#8217;ve spent hours baking that turkey to perfection and after Thanksgiving is over, you are left with mounds of extra turkey! What do you do with it? You <strong>Make Turkey Soup</strong>!</p>
<p>Over the years, I&#8217;ve figured out that you can make soup with anything and turkey is no exception! By making soup with it, you have the ability to make another large meal for the family, use up those leftovers, and stretch a buck &#8211; which we all need!</p>
<p>Below is a great starting point, but remember, you really can throw in any leftover veggies you have.<span id="more-354"></span></p>
<h3>How to Make Turkey Soup</h3>
<ul>
<li>Remove all turkey from the bone. You can choose to simply shred the turkey or chop it into large chunks. If you choose to shred it, remember as it cooks in the soup it will become a little stringy. I prefer the chunks.</li>
<li>Place all the leftover bones and skin into a large stock pot and cover with water. You can also add any drippings that have not already been used. Quarter an onion and add to the pot along with a few chopped carrots, a bay leaf and some peppercorns. Add salt and pepper to taste &#8211; usually about 1 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of pepper. You can always add more near the end.</li>
<li>Bring to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook 3-4 hours uncovered. If any foam forms on the top, skim that off.</li>
<li>After simmering is complete, remove all the bones and vegetables and strain your stock. Return strained stock to stock pot and keep on low simmer.</li>
<li>In a saute pan, add a couple of tablespoons of butter and allow to melt. Add one large chopped onion, 2 cloves of garlic chopped, 4 carrots chopped, and 3 large potatoes chopped. Saute until onions are clear.</li>
<li>Before adding vegetables to stock pot, its best to thicken your stock just a bit. There are many ways to thicken a stock, but I prefer the flour method. Take about 1/4 cup of flour and 1/2 cup of water and blend until there are no lumps. Take 1 cup of your hot stock and add to the mixture. Stir quickly so there is no lumping. This is called tempering. Now, add this back into the stock pot and stir quickly and immediately  &#8211; again, so there is no lumping.  Your stock should start to thicken quickly.</li>
<li>Add all sauted vegetables to stock along with the chopped turkey and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.</li>
<li>If you have any leftover rice or noodles, you can these within the last 15 minutes of cooking. It adds more depth to the soup and acts like a binder. You can also add mashed potatoes if you have those leftover. This just serves to thicken the soup a bit more.</li>
<li>If you like tomatoes, you can also add a large can of chopped tomatoes with green chilis. This adds a little kick to the soup!</li>
<li>Test for salt and pepper and you are done!</li>
</ul>
<p>You can also make this recipe in a slow cooker using the same directions. After thickening the stock, pour it into a slow cooker and follow the rest of the recipe. Make sure you set the slow cooker on low heat and cook for 2-3 hours.</p>
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		<title>10 DIY Turkey Dressing or Stuffing Recipes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:32:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays are right on top of us, which means Turkey and Dressing or Turkey Stuffing Recipes! The list below was compiled using a combination of of family recipes, as well as a few very popular stuffing recipes found on the web. If you have one to share with readers, please submit it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-362" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 5px 10px;" title="Turkey Stuffing" src="http://www.diyreviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/turkey-stuffing.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="118" />Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays are right on top of us, which means <strong>Turkey and Dressing or Turkey Stuffing Recipes</strong>! The list below was compiled using a combination of of family recipes, as well as a few very popular stuffing recipes found on the web. If you have one to share with readers, please submit it via the comments at the bottom of the page!</p>
<p>This list was originally started as a top 10 list, but I only included 9! I will be picking one from the comments below and posting it as #10 on the list!<span id="more-358"></span></p>
<h3>Texas Cornbread Dressing Ingredients</h3>
<ul>
<li>2 c Yellow cornmeal  3 c Chopped onion</li>
<li>2 c Flour  3 c Chopped celery</li>
<li>1/2 c Sugar  1 cn Green chilies</li>
<li>2 tb Baking powder  2 tb Minced garlic</li>
<li>1 ts Salt  1 cn Green chilies</li>
<li>2 c Milk  2 tb Minced garlic</li>
<li>4 Eggs  2 tb Chili powder</li>
<li>1/2 c Vegetable oil  4 ts Ground cumin</li>
<li>4 tb Butter  1 c Chopped walnuts</li>
<li>1 lb Sweet Italian sausages  2 c Chicken broth</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Instructions for Texas Cornbread Dressing</strong></p>
<p>Combine all ingredients in order. Blend well and pour into 9&#215;13 inch baking dish that is greased well. Bake at 400 degrees until done, about 25 minutes. Cool. (This can be done a day ahead.) Cut cornbread into cubes. Spread on baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside. Remove casings from sausage and crumble. Melt butter in large skillet. Add sausage and saute until brown. Add onions, celery, jalapeno and garlic. Saute about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cumin. Saute about 2 minutes more. Stir in nuts. Season with salt and pepper. Mix into cornbread. Stir in broth to moisten. Transfer to greased baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 25 minutes longer. Yield: 10 servings</p>
<h3>Chestnut Turkey Stuffing</h3>
<ul>
<li>2 cups chestnuts</li>
<li>1 1/2 cups margarine</li>
<li>1/2 cup chopped onion</li>
<li>1 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon pepper</li>
<li>2 teaspoons poultry seasoning</li>
<li>2 (1 pound) loaves day-old bread, cubed</li>
<li>3 eggs</li>
<li>1/4 cup milk</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Directions for Chestnut Dressing</strong></p>
<p>With a sharp knife, cut slits in the surface of the chestnuts. Place chestnuts in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 25 minutes, or until tender. Drain, peel, and chop.<br />
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).</p>
<p>Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in chestnuts, onion, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning, and cook until onions are tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium baking dish, and mix with the cubed bread.</p>
<p>In a small bowl, beat together eggs and milk, and drizzle over the cubed bread mixture.<br />
Bake 30 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until surface is crisp and lightly browned.</p>
<h3>Garlic, Onion, and Sage Stuffing Recipe</h3>
<ul>
<li>1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter</li>
<li>2 small onions, finely chopped</li>
<li>2 celery stalks, diced</li>
<li>5 garlic cloves, chopped</li>
<li>1 14-ounce bag cubed herbed stuffing mix</li>
<li>1-1/2 Tablespoons rubbed or ground dried sage</li>
<li>3/4 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon pepper</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning</li>
<li>2 eggs, beaten to blend</li>
<li>1 cup chicken stock or canned broth</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preparation </strong></p>
<p>Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, celery, and garlic and saute until soft, about 8 minutes. Combine stuffing mixture, sage, salt, oregano, thyme, pepper, and Italian seasoning in large bowl. Stir in onion mixture and eggs. Add stock and mix well. Fill main cavity and neck cavity loosely with stuffing. Place any remaining stuffing in small buttered baking dish and cover with foil.</p>
<h3>Southern Cornbread Dressing</h3>
<ul>
<li>1 (16 ounce) package dry corn bread mix</li>
<li>1 (1 pound) loaf day-old white bread, torn into small pieces</li>
<li>4 tablespoons margarine</li>
<li>1/2 cup chopped onions</li>
<li>1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup</li>
<li>1/8 teaspoon garlic powder</li>
<li>2 teaspoons poultry seasoning</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper</li>
<li>6 eggs</li>
<li>4 cups Chicken/Turkey broth</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Directions for Southern Cornbread Dressing</strong></p>
<p>Prepare an 8&#215;8 inch pan of cornbread according to package directions. Crumble the corn bread into a large bowl. Mix in the white bread.</p>
<p>Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the margarine and stir in the onions. Slowly cook, stirring occasionally, until tender.</p>
<p>Stir the onions into the bread mixture. Mix in the chicken, 4 cups reserved broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, pepper and eggs. Blend with a potato masher until the mixture is the consistency of gelatin. Use more of the reserved broth as necessary to attain desired consistency. Transfer to a 9&#215;13 inch baking dish.</p>
<p>Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until golden brown.</p>
<h3>Bread Crumb Turkey Stuffing</h3>
<ul>
<li>1 1/2 oz butter</li>
<li>6 scallions, chopped</li>
<li>1 large garlic clove, crushed</li>
<li>1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated finely</li>
<li>4 cups fresh white breadcrumbs</li>
<li>2 tablespoons cilantro, freshly chopped</li>
<li>1 egg, lightly beaten</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preparation</strong></p>
<p>Melt butter in skillet, add scallions, garlic and ginger. Stir fry for about 4 minutes or until soft. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Add the breadcrumbs, cilantro and egg and stir until well mixed. Spoon mixture into bird and cook according to directions.</p>
<h3>Midwest Sausage and Dried Cherry Turkey Stuffing</h3>
<ul>
<li>6 cups country style white bread, cubed and toasted</li>
<li>1 pound bulk pork sausage</li>
<li>1 stick of butter</li>
<li>2 chopped onions</li>
<li>4 ribs of chopped celery</li>
<li>2 1/2 tablespoons of crumbled sage leaves</li>
<li>1 1/2 teaspoons crumbled thyme leaves</li>
<li>1 cup dried cherries (purchase them dried)</li>
<li>1 cup toasted and chopped walnuts</li>
<li>1 cup of chicken stock (canned)</li>
<li>salt and pepper (to taste)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Directions for Midwest Sausage and Cherry Stuffing</strong></p>
<p>Toast the 6 cups of bread cubes for 10 &#8211; 15 minutes in a 325 degree oven until golden. Transfer toasted cubes into a large bowl.</p>
<p>In a skillet, sauté the sausage, until brown. Drain grease and transfer it the bread bowl.</p>
<p>In the same skillet, using 1 stick of butter, sauté all of the vegetables for 10 minutes, until soft. Remove vegetables and place in bowl.</p>
<p>Now, in your bowl, combine the sausage, vegetables, cherries breadcrumbs and the rest of the ingredients EXCEPT for the chicken stock. Mix the ingredients until well combined. Now add just enough chicken stock to moisten the bread mixture. You do not want it soaking wet.</p>
<p>If packing the turkey, stuff the neck and cavity loosely with stuffing, folding the neck skin under and fastening with a skewer. If not, lightly pack stuffing into a large, shallow stoneware-baking dish.</p>
<p>If you bake the stuffing inside the bird, roast the bird at 325 degrees for 15 minutes per pound, or until the temperature of the bird reaches 180 degrees and the juices run clear when thigh is pierced with fork. * If you back in a separate dish, drizzle the stuffing with a little bit of stock (do not soak). Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.</p>
<h3>Apple Walnut Stuffing</h3>
<ul>
<li>1/3 cup butter or margarine</li>
<li>1 large onion, finely chopped</li>
<li>2 stalks celery, finely chopped</li>
<li>1 cup chopped red baking apple</li>
<li>1 cup chopped green cooking apple</li>
<li>2 cups soft bread cubes or whole wheat bread cubes, toasted</li>
<li>1 cup chopped walnuts</li>
<li>2 tablespoons dried whole-leaf sage</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon dried thyme</li>
<li>1 large egg, beaten</li>
<li>1/2 cup milk</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon pepper</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Directions for Apple Walnut Stuffing</strong></p>
<p>Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and celery, and cook, stirring constantly, until tender. Combine apples, bread cubes, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in vegetable mixture, egg, and remaining ingredients.</p>
<p>Spoon into a lightly greased 11&#215;7x1 1/2-inch baking dish and bake at 350* for 30 minutes.</p>
<p>Yield: 6 servings (4 1/2 cups).</p>
<h3>Celery Turkey Stuffing</h3>
<ul>
<li>2 cups diced celery, with leaves</li>
<li>3 cups chicken broth</li>
<li>1/2 cup minced onion</li>
<li>1/2 cup butter</li>
<li>4 quarts bread cubes</li>
<li>3 eggs, beaten</li>
<li>1 tablespoon salt</li>
<li>1 teaspoon ground black pepper</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon sage</li>
<li>1 pinch dried thyme</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How to make Celery Stuffing</strong></p>
<p>Melt butter in saucepan. Saute onion in melted butter until soft, but not brown. Add celery and stir well. Add 2 cups bouillon mixture. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.</p>
<p>Place bread cubes into large mixing bowl. Add eggs, salt, pepper, sage, thyme and marjoram. Add onion and celery mixture. Combine thoroughly. If still too dry, add more chicken broth. Makes enough to stuff a 10 to 15 pound turkey.</p>
<p>To bake dressing out of the turkey, place in a buttered baking dish, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned. More broth may be needed for this method to keep it from drying out.</p>
<h3>Oyster Stuffing</h3>
<ul>
<li>1 lb bread, including crusts (10 cups packed and cubed)</li>
<li>1 pint oyster, raw</li>
<li>4-8 tablespoons butter</li>
<li>1 cup celery, finely chopped</li>
<li>2 cups onions, chopped</li>
<li>1/4-1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced</li>
<li>1 tablespoon sage, minced</li>
<li>1 tablespoon thyme, minced</li>
<li>3/4 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated</li>
<li>1/8 teaspoon clove, ground</li>
<li>1 cup chicken stock</li>
<li>2 large eggs, well beaten (optional)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Directions</strong></p>
<p>Preheat oven to 400, and toast the bread until golden brown on the middle rack. turn into a large bowl. Meanwhile heat butter until melted and foam subsides. add onions and celery and cook about 5 min until tender. Remove from heat and stir in the spices.</p>
<p>Stir in the bread cubes, and drained oysters and toss well, until the stuffing is moist, but not packed together, stir in the stock and eggs. put in bird while moist, remoisten and adjust spices as necessary.  If cooked in a casserole dish at 350 until heated through with a crust on the outsides, 25 to 40 min.</p>
<p>Oyster juice may be used in place of some of the stock.</p>
<h3>Sausage Turkey Stuffing</h3>
<ul>
<li>1 lb. bulk sausage, mild or sage flavor</li>
<li>2 c. chopped onion</li>
<li>1 c. chopped celery</li>
<li>2 tsp. rubbed sage (if using mild sausage)</li>
<li>1 tsp. marjoram</li>
<li>10 c. dry bread cubes</li>
<li>1/3 c. chopped fresh parsley</li>
<li>2 c. chicken broth</li>
<li>2 TBS. butter</li>
<li>Salt &amp; pepper to taste</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Directions for Sausage Turkey Stuffing</strong></p>
<p>Brown &amp; crumble sausage in skillet. Remove &amp; drain off grease.</p>
<p>Cook onion &amp; celery in drippings until tender. Combine sausage, cooked vegetables, sage, marjoram, bread cubes, and parsley in large mixing bowl; blend well.</p>
<p>Stir in chicken broth to moisten (just gradually add it as you may not need the full 2 cups).</p>
<p>Season with salt &amp; pepper and stuff mixture loosely into cleaned cavity &amp; roast along with turkey.</p>
<p>OR, you can make dressing out of it by placing it in a greased 13&#215;9x2&#8243; baking dish. Dot with butter, cover &amp; bake in 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Uncover &amp; bake 10 minutes or until golden.</p>
<p>12 Cups or 10 to 12 Servings</p>
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