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  • Thanksgiving 2009 Visual Recap

    Thanksgiving 2009 Visual Recap

    Pictures are linked to recipes where I have them posted. I loved the Pink Lady apples in this. You can see the pink skins! These were the surprise hit of the evening. Save

  • Menu for Thanksgiving

    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…

  • 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

    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 –…

  • Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe

    Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe

    A dinner of leftovers tonight. I can hardly cook when the doorbell keeps ringing! First, I had some leftover Sort of Mexican Chicken Soup.  I added a large spoonful of this avocado pico del gallo and some crushed tortilla chips. Mmm! I also used the last of the cooked chicken to make a chicken salad…