Here”s a handy list of tablespoon, teaspoon, gallon, quart, cup, pint, ounce, and ice cube measuring equivalents: Tablespoons, Teaspoons 16 tablespoons or 48 teaspoons = 1 cup 12 tablespoons = ¾ cup 10 tablespoons 2 teaspoons = ⅔ cup 8 tablespoons = ½ cup 6 tablespoons = ⅜ cup 4 tablespoons = ¼ cup 2
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A Little Personal History: While not something I do often, when tomatoes are in season and you can buy many on the cheap, I do love making tomato sauce or immediately canning the blanched tomatoes for future use, Description: It’s almost always a good idea to skin tomatoes before using them in cooking. (except for
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A Little Personal History: Thanksgiving is a great day for cooking. It’s all about family and being thankful for all we have. Considering the overtones of the day, the last thing you want is a dried, over/under cooked and flavorless Turkey. Here’s my tried and true approach that’s never failed me and always brings requests
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A Little Personal History: When it comes to Thanksgiving Turkey, a great stuffing with turkey gravy poured over all makes all the difference 🙂 Description: Categories: Bread, Stuffing, Holiday, Thanksgiving Servings: 6-8 servings Time: – Preparation: 30 minutes – Cooking: 60 minutes Equipment: Prep: Cutting board and knives, apple corer, large skillet, whisk, basting brush,
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A Little Personal History: While cooking a Thanksgiving Turkey can be a daunting art form in itself, without a great turkey gravy to go along with it, and I know 1st hand, you’ve got a problem. Here’s the cure 🙂 Description:   Categories: Gravy, Turkey Servings: 8 – 10 servings Time: – Cooking: 10 minutes Equipment: Prep:
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A Little Personal History: The secret to a great Thanksgiving Turkey is a great Turkey Pan Gravy and that happens best with your own turkey stock 🙂 Description:   Categories: Stock, Turkey Servings: 4 cups Time: – Preparation: 3 Hours – Refrigeration: Overnight Equipment: chopping knife & board, 1 large cooking pot Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 3
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A Little Personal History: After years of trial and error, one of the great secrets of a flavorful, juicy, succulent Turkey is a great overnight marinade sometimes referred to as “Brining the Turkey”. Here’s an easy and great way to do it! Description:   Categories: Holiday, Turkey, Marinade Servings: For 1 (14 to 16 pound)
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A Little Personal History: I love cranberries and here’s a relish that works brilliantly with any poultry dish. Description: Categories: Holiday, Sauce Servings: 8 Servings Time: – Preparation: 10 minutes – Marinade: 1 Hour Equipment: measuring cup & spoons, zester or sharp knife, hand juicer, food processor Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh cranberries 1
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A Little Personal History: Needed to come up with a light yet flavorful salad for Thanksgiving. Here’s one of my favorites. Description: How shall we describe this dish? Categories: Salad Servings: 6-8 servings Time: – Preparation: 20 minutes Equipment: Prep: 10-inch heavy skillet, large salad bowl Serving: Serving fork and spoon Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 4
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A Little Personal History: One Thanksgiving we realized we didn”t have enough side dishes. We did have extra sweet potatoes and apples so after a little thought, here”s what a came up with and it turned out really well! Description:   Categories: Vegetables, Holiday Servings: 6-8 servings Time: – Preparation: 1 hour – Cooking: 1
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