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Christmas, Feed a crowd, Fourth of July, Holiday Cooking, How To, Thanksgiving

How To Cater Your Own Party

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San Andrés So you’ve decided to cater your own holiday party….this is about the time panic starts to set in. You may be experiencing tunnel vision and having flashes of yourself trapped in the kitchen rolling out pastries, whisking gravies, roasting things, and sweating…profusely…while your guests stand around  quietly staring at you. Relax! Step away from the ledge! Take some deep breaths into a paper bag!  You can do this. I believe in you and I’m here to help, friend.

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Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes, Salads, Side Dish, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian

Turnip and Pomegranate Winter Salad

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I’m often asked how to use the turnips and radishes in CSA boxes. It seems these little guys have developed a bad reputation from the old days when varieties often had so much bite that they had an almost unbearable bitter taste.

Friends, I’m here to tell you these hardy root vegetables have changed their ways! They are packed with nutrition and, when harvested at the appropriate time, have delicious, sweet and slightly spicy flavors that can be complimented very well with the right accompanying harmony of flavors. Continue reading Turnip and Pomegranate Winter Salad →

Feed a crowd, Holiday Cooking, Main Dish, Meat & Poultry, Recipes

Curly Mustard Greens and Italian Sausage Meatballs

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After all of the hustle of Thanksgiving comes to a close, you may reflect on all of the lofty Thanksgiving culinary goals you achieved, you may have already run out of left over turkey, you may be craving something a little more….er….grounded, especially before ramping back up for round 2 of the holiday season. This recipe for Curly Mustard Greens and Italian Sausage Meatballs features spicy curly mustard greens from Green Gate Farms in Austin.

When I tasted these greens raw I knew I wanted to play with the spicy kick at the back of the throat from these fall greens. I thought of substituting spicy greens for the minced parsley that is often added to meatballs. Continue reading Curly Mustard Greens and Italian Sausage Meatballs →

Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes, Sauces, Side Dish, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian

Fresh Cranberry Sauce

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Fresh cranberry sauce is a classic accompaniment to Thanksgiving day turkey, but this delicious little side could pair nicely with almost any savory meat dish. The sweet and acidic flavors provide a lovely contrast with the rich umami flavors in roasted meats such as pork or beef as well as a rich fatty fish such as trout or salmon.

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Feed a crowd, Holiday Cooking, How To, Meat & Poultry, Recipes, Thanksgiving

How to Roast a Brined Turkey

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If, like me, you have chosen to brine your turkey this year you’re in luck because you’re about 3 hours away from some serious, melt your face flavor.

But wait! Before you can indulge in this face melting experience you have one more step! Follow this recipe to roast your brined turkey and prepare yourself for insane deliciousness.

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