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Mini pies have been trending, and might be a better choice for Thanksgiving, when you’re stuffed to the gills but still want dessert. But Lauryn Cohen, a.k.a. Bella Baker, has an even better idea: mini pecan pie bites. Mini Pecan Pie Bites are baked in a mini muffin tin, creating “just a bite” to end…
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Surround beige foods with colorful garnishes. Photo courtesy iGourmet. Thanksgiving can be a pretty brown-and-beige affair: turkey, gravy, potatoes, stuffing, biscuits, pumpkin and pecan pies. Only cranberry sauce and vegetables such as brussels sprouts and green beans add a splash of color. Sweet potatoes are a vibrant orange, but not every family serves them.…
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Some people don’t like pumpkin pie, some people want a change after a season of it. Try a sweet potato pie instead! This recipe was developed by Elizabeth Karmel for the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission. It makes 10 servings. Find more sweet potato recipes from the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission. RECIPE: FLUFFY SWEET…
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Moroccan spices add zing to a turkey or chicken. Photo courtesy Spice Islands. Perhaps you’re not up for brining a turkey. Instead of garlic powder and pepper, expand your seasoning palette. This recipe from Spice Islands dishes up a Moroccan flair. The recipe is given for a 5-6 pound turkey breast; for a whole…
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You may be wedded to your preparation of the Thanksgiving turkey. But if you’d like to try something new this year, try brining with a flavored turkey brine. Brining is a culinary technique that is regaining popularity because it produces a more moist, juicy, tender and flavorful turkey. Brining locks in the natural moisture of…
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