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Thanksgiving Preparation Schedule
Thanksgiving Preparation Schedule First week of November: Make guest list. Plan Thanksgiving menu. Make grocery list. Send invitations. Plan/purchase decorations, candles, place cards, firewood, matches, etc. Pre-order
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Seared Steak
SEARING 101 What’s it mean to sear? To brown food quickly by placing it in very high heat, either in a skillet, broiler or hot oven. The
Pico De Gallo (Fresh Salsa)
Pico de Gallo Serves 2 ½ medium onion, finely diced 1 ea jalapeno, finely diced 2 ea tomatoes, finely diced 1 ea lime Salt, as needed 1
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Potatoes Gratin (Pommes Dauphinoise)
Potatoes Gratin (Pommes Dauphinoise)Serves 4 5 Tbsp butter1# russet potatoesSalt & white pepper, to taste1-2 ea garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 oz. Gruyere, grated6 – 8 oz. heavy
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Sausage & Pasta with Tomatoes, Onion, & Capers
Sausage & Pasta with Tomatoes, Onion, & Capers Serves 4-6 1 lb. spaghetti (or your choice of pasta) 1 lb. Italian sausage links Canola oil, as needed
Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted Butternut Squash Vegetable oil or non-stick spray 1 ea butternut squash (about 1½ lbs) 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp brown sugar Nutmeg Ground
Moroccan Chicken
Moroccan Chicken Serves 4 ¼ cup canola oil 1 ½ lbs. chicken breast halves Salt Black pepper ½ cup all purpose flour ½ ea onion, sliced ½
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Quick & Easy Cuban-Style Black Beans
Quick & Easy Cuban-Style Black Beans Serves 4 1 Tbsp Olive oil 1 large onion, finely diced 1 large green pepper, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, peeled,
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Breakfast Strata
Breakfast Strata 1 Tbsp canola oil ½ ea onion, diced 1 ea small red bell pepper, diced 1 ea tomato, diced 4 eggs ½ cup heavy cream
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Tomato Basil Soup
Tomato Basil Soup 1 lb. tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 tbsp canola oil ½ onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup white wine 1 cup tomato