CheapCooking
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Grilled Artichoke and Potato Frittata
With fresh eggs from the hen and fresh artichokes from the garden, last night’s frittata was about as good as it gets! Frittatas are much less fussy than omelets and easily adaptable to serve more or less people. The texture is different even though the ingredients are similar because the egg puffs up in the…
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Creamy Leeks
Cream and cheese make any vegetable taste good but they’re especially effective with these mild leeks, cooked until softened and then baked with cream and grated Cheddar cheese. These make a nice comforting side dish and can be made ahead of time and then heated through. I think this would also be good with some…
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How to Cook a Juicy Turkey – Use Cheesecloth
This is an older recipe but one that I forgot to move over when I redesigned the site. So even though it’s not turkey time, I’m publishing this now so I don’t forget later! Soaking cheesecloth in wine and butter and then keeping it on the turkey while you roast it helps keep the turkey…
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How to Make Turkey or Chicken Gravy
So you’ve cooked the turkey and now you need to learn how to make turkey (or chicken) gravy. After you’ve let the big bird rest a bit on the rack in the pan, tilt it so that the juices run out of the cavity and into your roasting pan. Remove the bird to the cutting…
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Easy Baked Chicken and Rice
When you’re brain-dead and still need to get a nice warm dinner on the table, try this easy Baked Chicken and Rice. Serve with a green salad or a simple vegetable like green beans or peas.