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How To Cook A Thanksgiving Turkey

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Michie

I had all good intentions of writing a nice long post on how I cook a turkey.  I really did.  But there are hundreds of sites online that do the same, so I thought I’d put together a small list … Continue reading →

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Simply Roasted Vegetables

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Michie

One simple and easy dish to make for Thanksgiving Day is just roasted vegetables.  I say this with a bit of surprise, because, when talking to people about this recipe, it took me aback at how many people don’t know … Continue reading →

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Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes with Onion, Peppers and Bacon

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Michie

This recipe is a good one to use for the holidays — it can be made a day or two in advance. A strange, but interesting variation, is to use shredded potatoes, instead of mashed, either homemade or the type … Continue reading →

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Grandma's Pumpkin Juice

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Michie

This drink is just a nice one to have for the kids – it always makes Thanksgiving Day more festive and fun. What my Gram used to do was something similar — she would take what was left after making … Continue reading →

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Acorn Squash with Cranberry and Apples

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Michie

I love the mix of apples & cranberries.  The pair just seem to go together so well.  A Thanksgiving recipe that includes them together is always the first thing I seem to try.  This recipe was shared with me a … Continue reading →

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Orange Cranberry Sauce

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Michie

I grew up eating the canned cranberry sauce, or canned cranberry jelly that everyone else did.  You know the kind.. you open both ends of the can and the wiggle the jelly out — it keeps it’s can shape, and … Continue reading →

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