RECIPE: Fluffy Sweet Potato Bourbon Pie

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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TIP OF THE DAY: Flavored Turkey Brine

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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TIP OF THE DAY: Fall Harvest Sorbet, The Easiest Dessert

Our favorite easy dessert is a dish of sorbet. It’s light and refreshing, and there are wonderful flavors to be had. It accommodates vegans, lactose-intolerant people, kosher observers (it’s pareve) and those who are so stuffed they can’t eat another bite—but of course, want to end their meal with something sweet. Sorbet is made in…
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THANKSGIVING: Amaretto Mashed Sweet Potatoes

We were inspired by this dish from Harry & David to whip our own version of amaretto mashed sweet potatoes, a sophisticated take on the classic. This dish can be made in advance without adding the garnish; reheated in the microwave, garnished and served. If you like a touch of color and a bit more…
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Homemade Tempura Recipe For National Tempura Day

[1] Shrimp tempura from CBCrabcakes.com (photo © CB Crabcakes). [2] People who resist eating veggies may be instantly converted to vegetable tempura. Here’s the recipe (photo © American Diabetes Association). [3] Kabocha squash tempura is a winner. Here’s the recipe (photo © Refugee Kitchen). [4] Mixed vegetable tempura. Here’s the recipe (photo © Heather Christo…
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