Lentil Pilaf, Side Dish

Updated 2022 Need something warm and filling to round out your plate? This lentil pilaf side dish is great for those avoiding simple carbohydrates. It would also easily convert to a vegetarian/vegan dish simply by switching to vegetable stock. I pull out this recipe as the temperatures start to drop. I particularly like it next …

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Peanut Butter Fudge

Updated 2022, Originally published December 2008 I almost wish I hadn’t updated this microwave peanut butter fudge recipe. Why? It’s dangerously easy. I don’t mean it’s dangerous in that you’ll hurt yourself making it. I mean that it’s too easy to make when you are hunting for a snack and in the mood for something …

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Countdown to TurkeyDay: Happy Thanksgiving

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You did it. You’ve planned it all. Today will go as smoothly as it can. There may still be bumps because that is life. You can handle it, I promise. A couple of things to remember today when you unwrap your turkey don’t forget to also check the neck cavity for the giblets, and if …

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Countdown to Turkey Day: Timetable Review

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Hello, How has the countdown gone for you? Do you feel ready for Thursday? Good. If you need to review anything that we have covered so far, here’s the link. Today is review day. Not just your cooking timetable but everything Thanksgiving-related timetable. Today: Grab your timetable. Does everything on there still make sense? Now …

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Countdown to Turkey Day: Guests are coming

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Hey there. How is the countdown going for you? Are you all caught up? Thanksgiving is in ten days. How are you feeling about this? While I’m asking, how are you feeling in general? Yeah, it’s unfortunate, but we still have to think about this. This is especially true if your guests include very young …

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