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Thanksgiving Calculations
n Carrots: a 1-pound bag makes 4 to 5 servings n Cranberry sauce: a 12-ounce package of fresh cranberries makes about 21⁄4 cups of sauce; a 16-ounce can has 6 servings n Gravy: plan for 1⁄3 c...
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How many will it feed?
For turkeys less than 16 pounds, estimate 1 pound per serving (this accounts for bone weight). For larger birds, a bit less is fine; they have a higher meat-to-bone ratio. But if your goal is to ha...
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In this image taken on October 22, 2012, a detail of a gourmet Thanksgiving dinner is shown with porcini soy turkey, shallot truffle gravy and lemon-herb carrot tarts served on a table in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Turkey with tons of flavor, but not tons of labor
In many ways, turkey is a bit of a blank slate when it comes to flavor. And that means you pretty much get out of it what you put in it. So we decided to stack the deck in favor of flavor with t...
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In this image taken on Oct. 2, 2012, a plain Jane turkey is shown served on a platter in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Simple, delicious turkey fit for a kid-friendly meal
Children don’t care if you’ve slaved hours over the Thanksgiving turkey. And they certainly don’t appreciate the nuanced layers of flavor you once extracted from the bird with the help of expert br...
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In this image taken on Oct. 8, 2012, cider brined turkey and sage gravy are shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Flavor turkey with a brown sugar-apple cider brine
If you are going to go to the (admittedly little) trouble of brining your Thanksgiving turkey, be sure to set the bar higher than simply adding moisture. Granted, this is the primary goal of a brin...
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Associated Press Bourbon java steak tips are shown Feb. 6, in Concord, N.H.
Use instant coffee to add java jolt to steak tips
Most of us have to be suffering from a pretty mind-blowing caffeine withdrawal migraine before we’ll reach for instant coffee. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy some, because while instant co...
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Ask a cook
Q: Now that the winter squash season is here, what’s the trick to peeling butternut and spaghetti squashes? They’re so hard, I don’t know how to use them. A: After hiding all that flavor and tho...
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Associated Press Quick sauteed Brussels sprouts with toasted walnuts and lemon will turn almost any Brussels sprout skeptic into a believer.
Simple tricks yield perfect Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts can generate some pretty strong opinions. As with cilantro or goat cheese, you either love them or hate them. The little stinkers are the smallest of the crucifers and, when pre...
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Associated Press Bourbon java steak tips make use of an unusual ingredient ­­-- instant coffee. Coffee adds a complex flavor to many foods.
Instant coffee perks up steak
Most of us have to be suffering from a pretty mind-blowing caffeine withdrawal migraine before we’ll reach for instant coffee. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy some, because while instant coffee...
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1. When you're ready to make your pies, divide dough into six equal portions.
Easy as (portable) pie
Take everything you love about pie — that rich, flaky crust cradling your favorite filling — and downsize it into a compact package. Behold the little wonder that is the hand pie. Convenient, simpl...
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