Countdown to Turkey Day 2011: Thanksgiving Eve

Heather says: Tomorrow’s the big day. Are you ready? Did you follow along with this year’s Countdown to Turkey Day Series? If so, let me know what you thought. I’ll be adding a few more recipes to the site for Christmas and next year.  I also want to thank Butterball for giving me the opportunity …

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Countdown to Turkey Day 2011: Two Days Prior November 22

Heather says: Tick. Tock. Your time is running out. However, you’ve been following along with this year’s Countdown to Turkey Day and aren’t stressing, right? Grab your Thanksgiving Shopping List and buy your produce and other perishables. If you went the fresh route, pick up your turkey. If your turkey is thawing, take a moment …

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Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Heather says: This recipe comes to Home-Ec 101 courtesy of my friend Ellen Adams, also known as RedHotDish. She is a wonderful lady I met through my volunteer work with Cooking With the Troops (yes, I will work that in, every stinking chance I get). You should have seen the look on Ellen’s face when …

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Countdown to Turkey Day 2011: November 15

Heather says: There are two items on today’s Turkey To-Do List. It’s time to clean out the refrigerator and start making room for the extra produce and the turkey. Get rid of all the science projects, expired food, and condiments that have been open since before Obama took office. Stop feeling guilty, just get rid …

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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Heather says: We love oven-roasted Brussels sprouts in our home. This variation on the classic takes advantage of bacon and all of its wonderful flavor. Make more of these Brussels sprouts than you think you could possibly consume. Just trust me, this is especially true for holiday dinners. Oh it’s a vegetable, who wants vegetables …

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Countdown to Turkey Day 2011: November 9 Assign the Serving Dishes

Heather says: How are you serving your meal? Will it be family style with everyone seated around the table or are you setting up a buffet where everyone helps themselves? Now it’s time to take a look at your menu and take an inventory of your serving dishes. Next to each menu item write down …

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Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Cornbread Dressing

Heather says: If you have ever even given cornbread dressing a favorable nod, add this shrimp and andouille sausage recipe to your repertoire right this very moment. Heck, don’t even wait until Thanksgiving or Christmas to give this side dish a try. Yes, you want to double the recipe, it’ll work as an amazing post-Thanksgiving …

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