Heather says: It is time to use ’em or lose ’em. Here are some guidelines, and recipes for using up Thanksgiving leftovers. Substitute turkey in any of the chicken recipes below. Turkey should be frozen or used within 2 – 6 days. Frozen cooked turkey should be used within 2 months and should be cooked …
Heather says:
These chocolate chip cookies call for real butter, a splash of milk, and extra vanilla. For variety consider adding chopped walnuts or M&Ms.
Ingredients:
Directions are after the jump.
Ivy and Heather say: If you’re having trouble cooking your turkey, check this post out. If you’re needing gravy advice, check this post out. If your turkey hasn’t thawed and you need to do an emergency thaw, check here. If you need to know how to set the table, look here. Have a safe and …
Ivy says: Ah, Thanksgiving is tomorrow and we’ll have lots of tasty food to eat. Or will we? I’m not cooking, so it’s bound to be at least somewhat good, but certain foods are just not my cup of tea. What are the worst Thanksgiving foods? My money’s on cranberry mousse, green bean casserole, and …
Heather says: This lentil casserole recipe is light on the budget, simple, and filling. 2 cups dried lentils 4 cups water 1TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 onion – diced 2 cloves garlic – minced or pressed 2 celery ribs chopped 2 carrots – chopped 1 red bell pepper (optional) 1 green bell pepper (or …
Dear Home-Ec 101, Could I throw a plastic shower curtain in the washing machine? Mine’s really dirty and needs to be washed, but it’s too cold to take it outside and wash it like I have before. Thanks, Bummed in Buffalo Ivy says: Short answer: yes. I usually use a warm water cycle and I …
Dear ladies, Please forgive my lack of experience, but I am staring down a rock solid 25 pounder and I MUST thaw it by Wednesday night. My mother in law is cooking it her special way which is a slow overnight roast. So, lead me! I just found out that usually, you thaw for 24 …
Dear Home Ec 101, Do you have a good cornbread recipe or tips on baking cornbread? I generally use a corn meal mix and it always comes out too dry and “crummy”. I like for the outside to be crisp but for the inside to be soft and to stay together instead of falling apart …
Heather says: Growing up, I always knew it was Thanksgiving when I awoke to the smell of onions, butter, and celery and to this day the scent evokes nostalgia. Almost everyone has a key item that makes or breaks their Thanksgiving meal. For my sister it is green bean casserole, for me it’s the dressing. …
Ivy says: I have struggled with the proper way to set the table my entire life. I finally learned what order to put the knife, fork, and spoon in when my dad said to set the table alphabetically. In other words- fork (plate), knife, spoon. Prior to that tip, I’d just slap down the silverware …