TIP OF THE DAY: Glazed Root Vegetables

Yummy glazed root vegetables. Photo courtesy Capitol Grille | Nashville.   Ah, what beautiful food is served by chef Tyler Brown at the Capitol Grille in Nashville. While perusing the photo gallery on the restaurant’s website, we were inspired to whip up a batch of glazed root vegetables.* They were so tasty, we at the…
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THANKSGIVING: Coconut Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Thanksgiving is the most American of holidays. But given our culturally diverse society, it would be nice to add some “fusion food” to the Thanksgiving table. How about an Asian-accented pumpkin pie? This recipe, from Thai Kitchen, adds a bit of flare to the conventional pie. Coconut milk substitutes for the evaporated milk or sweetened…
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TIP OF THE DAY THANKSGIVING: Mini Tartlets Instead Of Pies

No one is hungry at the end of Thanksgiving dinner, but everyone wants that piece of pumpkin pie or pecan pie—or both. Here’s a solution: Instead of a pie, serve mini tartlets. One mini tartlet can satisfy, for a fraction of the tummy space and calories of a piece of pie or full-size tart. While…
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BOOK: 50 Simple Soups For The Slow Cooker

Make exciting soups in a slow cooker. Photo courtesy Andrews McMeel Publishing.   Do you want to make your own soups but don’t have the time? Make them in a slow cooker. Lynn Alley’s book, 50 Simple Soups For The Slow Cooker, is a treasure trove of delectable recipes. No slow cooker? You can use…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pumpkin Spice Latte & Latte Art

Make a pumpkin spice latte at home (photo © Krups USA).   Want to develop latte art skills? All you need is a steady hand, some perfectly foamed milk, and of course, practice! For Halloween and the Thanksgiving season, try this Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe, courtesy of Krups. Here’s the simple recipe; the technique for…
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