RECIPE: Pecan Cheese Ball “Pine Cone” For The Holidays

Here’s some food fun for the holiday season—especially when you receive a gift tin of gourmet pecan halves! Not only does this cranberry cheese ball make an impression on the appetizer buffet, but it’s easy enough that you can let older children put it together as their contribution. The recipe is courtesy Sonia, who writes…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Turkey Leftovers

You don’t have to look far for inspiration for your leftover turkey and stuffing. Butterball Turkey has an entire Pinterest gallery devoted to them. Beyond all the open face turkey sandwiches with gravy, triple decker sandwiches and panini are: Turkey Empanadas, Enchiladas, Nachos & Quesadillas Turkey & Cranberry Grilled Cheese (recipe) Turkey & Cranberry Pizza…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Write A Thanksgiving Poem

If you’ve got time to fill before or after Thanksgiving dinner, have a poetry jam. Have guests compose their own poems, or print out some of the many at TeachingFirst.net for recitation. Here’s our choice: A THANKSGIVING DINNER by Maude M. Grant Take a turkey, stuff it fat, Some of this and some of that.…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Thanksgiving Tips

You need to use a meat thermometer when you cook a turkey. Photo courtesy Taylor.   If you’re cooking for Thanksgiving, take a look at these 50 tips from top American chefs, courtesy of the Food Network. A sampling: Plan ahead for leftovers by cleaning out the fridge today. Be sure you have enough foil,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Seasonal Sangria

Celebrate fall with Apple Cider Sangria. Photo courtesy Zulka.com.   Sangria is a popular party drink, and you can moderate the amount of alcohol or use none at all. Here’s the version we’re serving at Thanksgiving, compliments of Zulka Sugar. Fall is apple cider season, so Instead of fruit juice, this recipe uses apple cider…
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