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Post-Thanksgiving Style Sloppy Joes

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
1 lb ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 Bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
2 Tbs prepared mustard
1 Can (8 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
6 Buns (6-inches each)
In large skillet, over medium-high heat, saute turkey, onion, celery, and green pepper 5 to 7 minutes, or [...]

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Domaine Dream Wines

Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories

The Domaine Mechtildshausen is situated near Wiesbaden close to the U.S. army base and is a state owned farm growing it’s own organic products. They even have Charolais cows…. The photos show the beautiful gardens..there is also a bakery.. a butcher..a supermarket..
a cafe..a bistro..and the restaurant.
It was a Wednesday [...]

Wine Science

Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School

by Beth Case
For those who read Benjamin Wallace’s excellent The Billionaire’s Vinegar you understand the necessity (ahem, for some) to authenticate a bottle of wine that is worth, well, thousands upon thousands of dollars. This wine may well have once been owned by Thomas Jefferson. Or it may be a [...]

Raisin Cake

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
1/2 lb. butter
2 cups sugar
3 cups flour
1 cup milk
4 eggs
1 box raisins, floured
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
Cream butter and sugar well. Add eggs one at a time. Beat well. Add flour with baking powder. Alternate with flour and milk. Add raisins. Bake at 350 degrees F for [...]

Turkey with Cranberry Glaze

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
1 skinless, boneless turkey breast
2 Tbs corn oil
1/2 oz preserved ginger
scant 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup canned chestnuts
4 Tbs cranberry sauce
3 Tbs light soy sauce
salt and pepper
Slice the turkey thinly. Heat the oil in a preheated wok or large, heavy-skillet.
Add the turkey to the wok and [...]

Menu in a Box: Never Worry about Dinner Again!

Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
How many times have you been at a loss when it comes time to fix dinner? Are you tired of serving the same meals over and over and over again? Are your children bored with chicken nuggets and spaghetti? Is your spouse craving a good old fashioned homecooked meal?
If you answered [...]

The Cheap Gourmet’s Top Five Black Friday Picks

Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
In celebration of Black Friday, The Cheap Gourmet has searched high and low to find fabulous gifts at significant savings. We all need that, right? Not only will you find fabulous sale prices on Black Friday, but throughout the holiday season. The following are my favorite picks for gourmet food, kitchen [...]

Corn Bread & Sausage Stuffing

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
1 package corn bread mix, prepared as per the directions on the box.
3/4 lb turkey sausage, casings removed
1 Tbs butter
2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
2 tsp dried sage
1 tsp dried marjoram
1 tsp dried rosemary, crumbled
1/2 cup nonalcoholic white wine
1/2 cup sliced scallions
1 egg
1 cup reduced-fat chicken [...]

Happy Thanksgiving - Healthy Holiday Recipe Collection

Submitted by The Cheap Gourmet
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s hard to believe turkey day is only 2 days away. If you haven’t planned your Thanksgiving feast and are looking for healthy alternatives to your favorite holiday fare, I’d like to offer you my FREE “Healthy Holiday Recipe Collection”.
This 23-page report includes a complete menu to help you [...]

Paris Aftermath

Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories

Life has it’s ups and downs..in the last 10 days..a bereavement in the family and a pleasant business trip to Paris. A city with a certain style..and a memory of a restaurant where we had dinner..with a bagful of oysters in ice..lying on the street..the place had an open [...]

Chestnut Stuffing

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
2 onions, chopped
4 celery stalks, chopped
3 Tbs snipped fresh parsley
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp pepper
2 Tbs butter
3 cups canned peeled chestnuts, drained, and coarsely chopped
6 cups bread cubes
1/2 cup saltine cracker crumbs
1 cup raisins
1 cup apple juice
1/4 cup skim milk
1 egg
Saute onions, celery, parsley, poultry seasoning and pepper [...]

Jellied Cranberry Sauce

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
1 pint fresh cranberries
1/2 cup Sugar
1 small box Jello cranberry gelatin
1 dash allspice
1 dash cloves
Cook cranberries in water for ten minutes. Add sugar and spices and cook an additional 15 minutes, keeping water level covering berries. Press through a colander, strainer or cheesecloth. Set aside.
Prepare cranberry Jello according [...]

Acorn Squash With Apple Stuffing

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
2 medium acorn squash
2 Macintosh or red delicious apples, cored and chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup raisins
5 Tbs brown sugar
3 Tbs melted butter or margarine
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Slice the squash into halves, discarding the seeds. Place in a baking dish. Bake for [...]

Top Tips For Good Nutrition This Thanksgiving

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
To many, good nutrition and thanksgiving dinner seem to cancel each other out. However it should be possible and even easy to make a nutritious meal that is a pleasure to share with friends and family. Here are a few tips to help you make your holiday meals [...]

Arrive’! Arrive’!

Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School

by Beth Case

That’s right! It’s that time of year again - the third Thursday of November - when the 2008 Beaujolais Nouveaus are released. The first French wines to be released for each vintage year, these wines are supposed to be drunk young, while still at their freshest and fruitiest. So go [...]

Egg Drop Soup

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
4 cups chicken broth, divided
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
Reserve 3/4 cup of chicken broth, and pour the rest into a large saucepan. Stir the salt, ginger and chives into the saucepan, and bring to a rolling boil. [...]

Granny Smith Apple Pie

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
What do you do when you have more apples then you know what to do with? You bake pies!
6 Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 9″ deep dish pie crust
1 [...]

Thanksgiving Day Turkey

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
12-14-pound turkey, fresh or frozen (thawed)
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
1 lemon, halved
2 Tbs olive oil
6 large sprigs fresh rosemary
6 large sprigs fresh sage
6 large sprigs fresh thyme
1 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Remove giblets and neck from inside the turkey and reserve to make [...]

Planning Thanksgiving Dinner - Tips To Make Your Holiday Easy

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
Planning Thanksgiving dinner and preparing it can be very stressful, especially if you have a large family or are expecting a number of guests. In order to make Thanksgiving more enjoyable for yourself as well as your guests, some advance planning and preparation will work wonders. Use these [...]

Nuclear Chicken Wings

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
These super hot and spicy chicken wings are quite easy to prepare. Adjust the amount of Tabasco sauce and Habanero sauce to your own tastes. Serve with bleu cheese or ranch dressing.
24 each Chicken Wings, Separated
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
3 tablespoons Habanero Sauce
3 tablespoons Tabasco Sauce
Ground [...]

Sausages & Sour Cherries

Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
If you like/love sausages..Germany is the place to live….all-sorts here…and all very good indeed…my youth in England only had an odd sausage…not of very good quality…and to prove I love ‘down to earth’ food..throw a couple in the pan with lightly roasted potatoes..and I’ll be your friend for life!

Umathum [...]

Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
2 1/4 cup flour, unsifted
1 tsp. baking soda
Salt
1 (4 serving size) of chocolate instant pudding mix
1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
Mix flour, soda, and salt. Combine butter, sugars, and vanilla until creamy, beat in eggs. Add [...]

Free Weekly Cookbook Club!

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
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Simple Turkey Enchiladas with Sour Cream

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
*You can easily substitute chicken in this recipe.
3 cups shredded cooked turkey
2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
12 corn tortillas
1 jar (16 ounce) salsa
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine turkey, sour cream, shredded cheese and [...]

Crab & Spinach Chowder

Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks - Recipe Blog
6-8 oz. crab meat, fresh, thawed or canned
1 (10 oz.) package frozen whole spinach
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups dairy cream
Cut crab into bite-size pieces (reserve liquid). Cook spinach slightly, drain and chop coarsely. [...]