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Just as Good! Lighter Mac and Cheese Casserole Recipe Review

2009-11-11T10:05:55+00:00

Want to slip at least one light(er) side dish onto your Thanksgiving table? Give this one a try! Every bite is so gooey and perfectly chewy that we doubt anyone will even notice the lack of heavy cream and extra cheese.

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The Crustmaster, Cranberries, and Conversation Starters Food news for 11.11.09

2009-11-11T15:25:52+00:00

From the President's pastry chef to a green bean taste test, here's the latest in food news and features…

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Cranberry and Chocolate: Decadent Thanksgiving Desserts Woman's Day

2009-11-11T16:56:24+00:00

After a heavy meal like a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, often all the dessert we want is a tiny sliver of pumpkin pie. Decadent is not a word that comes to mind, right after that epic meal. But we are also totally inspired by this spread of extra-rich Thanksgiving desserts. We wonder if a Thanksgiving dessert buffet, later in the holiday weekend, is perhaps in order?

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Michelle's Gracious Craftsman Kitchen Kitchen Spotlight

2009-11-11T14:30:44+00:00

Some kitchens just seem built for holiday cooking. This gracious kitchen from a traditional Los Angeles Craftsman home is one of those — it just looks like it was built to handle turkeys, pies, and hordes of relatives. Read on for more of this lovely kitchen with vintage built-ins and lots of light.

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Thanksgiving Sides: 5 Alternatives to Green Bean Casserole

2009-11-11T13:51:11+00:00

Yesterday we gave you some non-marshmallow ideas for sweet potatoes. Now we're tackling another old-fashioned dish that frequently shows up at Thanksgiving: the green bean casserole. We've modernized it before, but the recipes below are entirely new creatures (and most of them are really easy, too).

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Home Canning Project: Roasted and Canned Tomatoes

2009-11-05T21:45:30+00:00

Every week, I cruise the Farm & Garden section in Craigslist to see if there are any edible offerings. In the past I've gotten large amounts of lemons, chestnuts, vegetables, and even chanterelle mushrooms for very low prices. Most of the items come from gardens of people who can't keep up with the harvest. Anyway, last week, a local family was selling 20 pounds of homegrown organic tomatoes for $5. What a steal!

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Martha Stewart Takes on Cheese: The All-Cheese Show The Cheesemonger

2009-11-10T20:11:45+00:00

Last Thursday, The Martha Stewart Show aired their first-ever Cheese Show. Martha hosted a number of American cheesemakers and authors, led the audience through a tasting of a cheese plate, and even made cheese on the show. If you missed it, you can still catch it online, and we have the link.

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Gain Cooking and Eating Space with a Kitchen Island

2009-11-02T15:02:51+00:00

Hands down, one of the best small-space solutions for kitchens is the addition of a butcher-block island. We have one in our kitchen, and with it, we have a giant space for chopping, rolling out dough, plating big meals, and eating (it's become our primary dining space) plus storage for appliances, large pots, and hanging space for our dishtowels. It's kind of like a miracle.

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Bring An Edible Bouquet To Dinner

2009-11-11T13:51:11+00:00

When you're invited to dinner at a friend or family member's home, what do you bring with you? We recently came across this idea for bringing an edible bouquet, with a recipe to use the bundled ingredients to tie things together. Produce is quite beautiful and it can be eaten and enjoyed when all the company has gone.

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How To Make (Real) Truffle Oil Delicious links for 11.11.09

2009-11-11T13:34:51+00:00

Plus scallop and bacon chowder, and a cute and helpful tea towel.

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Do You Ever Drink Hard Cider?

2009-11-11T13:09:39+00:00

A few weeks ago we were really fascinated by an article in Slate about hard cider, the "true" drink of early Americans. See, in those days, water wasn't safe to drink, and wine and beer weren't very common here yet. So, you know Johnny Appleseed? Those weren't eating apples he was planting.

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How to Work with Frozen Puff Pastry

2009-11-10T22:53:13+00:00

Pre-made and frozen puff pastry is a life saver this time of year. With a package or two stashed in our freezer, we know a quick apple tart or plate of mini-quiche appetizers is only a few steps away. If you've never used it before, have no fear. It's as easy as 1-2-3!

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Thanksgiving Inspiration: The Modern Relish Tray

2009-11-10T18:29:36+00:00

Is the relish tray passé? It seems that they're a nostalgic memory from Grandma's table. But as Joanna pointed out in her post last spring, many of the relish tray elements are popular again, namely the pickle. So why not bring it back? Read on for some ideas on how to revamp the relish tray just in time for its traditional appearance: the Thanksgiving table.

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Best High-Capacity Dish Rack for a Small Space? Good Questions

2009-11-11T11:34:58+00:00

Q: My boyfriend's apartment doesn't have a dishwasher, and with all of his roomates living there, and everyone cooking each night, dishes are a real problem. There is limited counter space as well, so we are trying to find a multi-level dish rack — hopefully something with at least two full levels if not more. Short of building shelves for multiple standard dish racks I haven't seen anything. There is no cabinet above the space next to the sink so height isn't an issue, but the space isn't much bigger surface wise then a standard dish rack from Target. Sent by Laura

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Jacques Pepin Cooks Dinner For Six On $24 This Time Last Year

2009-11-11T10:58:13+00:00

This time a year ago we were in the middle of our monthlong pie bakeoff, so we were talking pie, pie, pie! We also were discussing Jacques Pepin and his fabulous dinner for six that cost only $24, along with honey buns, a wallet guide to good fish, Barack Obama on pie, and ten tips for buying everyday wines. Plus, what is canned pumpkin really made of?

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