This is not set in stone but here’s what I’m currently planning. Still need to decide how I’m going to roast the turkey, as I have several good options. Appetizers: deviled eggs cut up veggies various dips and hummus stuffed radishes and cherry tomatoes Brie and French bread (being brought by a guest) smoked salmon…
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Another Japanese Dinner: Miso Soup, Tokyo Fried Chicken, Eggplant and Miso
Three recipes from Japanese Women Don’t Get Old or Fat: Secrets of My Mother’s Tokyo Kitchen tonight. The tricky part is always timing things. The Zojirushi 6 Cup Rice Cooker / Steamer I bought a while ago comes in handy here, as I don’t particularly have to worry about the timing of the rice so…
A Collection of Thanksgiving Recipes and Dinner Ideas
Thanksgiving Menus Looking for ideas for your Thanksgiving menu? Here’s one Thanksgiving menu from 2004 and another from 2005 and another from 2008. Thanksgiving recipes From past years: Roast turkey – Fantastic for smaller birds but impractical for larger ones as you turn the turkey a few times. Olive Oil Dip and Marinated Olives –…
Indian Dinner: Butter Chicken, Chickpea Curry, Potatoes and Lentils
I’m not sure if the latter dish qualifies as Indian or not. I got it from Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food. I first served it at a family meal as a side dish for omnivores and a main dish for vegetarians. It was gobbled up by everyone!…
Sausage, Black Bean and Salsa Soup Recipe
This one is from my sister. She sent it via email just after I’d decided to make some soup for dinner and was trying to decide which kind! It goes together VERY quickly and is delicious! She called for turkey kielbasa but I used some smoked beef sausage because I was using up the leftover…