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We love to start the new year with lettuce wraps instead of bread-based sandwiches. If you use the right lettuce—a soft variety like butter or bibb lettuce—you can roll the filling like a burrito. If you prefer a crunchier lettuce like romaine, you can fill the leaves boat-style; or you can create a lettuce cup…
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We found this turkey on the Facebook page of the Watermelon Board. Whoever created it: We like your style! You can make one with a small watermelon plus: Miniature bell peppers Skewers of grapes and cheese cubes A small pear Raisins for eyes Give it to the kids as a project, and let them…
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Just two days to go until Thanksgiving! If you’re in charge of roasting the turkey and want a refresher course, Chef Scott Cutaneo shows you how to make a perfectly moist, roast turkey. Chef Cutaneo works with a brined turkey. While this step is optional, if you have the time to include brining, the…
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CDM meat & poultry thermometer available at Amazon.com. Many kitchen thermometers will be used on Thanksgiving to test the temperature of the turkey. Undercooked turkey means the possibility of salmonella; overcooked turkey most certainly means dry meat. Given that 10 degrees can make the difference between good and dry, how accurate is your kitchen thermometer?…
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Everyone knows about the Butterball Hotline—the number you call on Thanksgiving when you have a question about—or a problem with—your turkey and stuffing. Many of us have used it—even a fictional president of the United States. The Butterball Hotline was featured in a memorable episode of “The West Wing,” when president Jed Bartlet called it…
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