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In this image taken on Oct. 2, 2012, Cheesy Stuffing for a Thanksgiving Day family dinner is shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
A baked stuffing that is fantastic, but not fancy
Roasted chestnuts, pomegranate seeds and oysters are fine stuffing accoutrements for a classy Thanksgiving feast. But if a mess of children will be dining with you this year — whether you own, borr...
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Turkey for two
n Keep it simple: Take it down a notch, but don’t skimp on taste or tradition. Roast a turkey breast instead of the whole bird. Buy what you can — rolls, mashed potatoes, stuffing — at a gourmet sh...
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In this image taken on October 22, 2012, pan-fried cranberry pancetta stuffing is shown served in a bowl in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Cranberry-pancetta stuffing that’s truly stovetop
And you thought there were only two ways to cook stuffing — roasted in the bird or baked in a casserole dish. The problem with both of those methods is that only some of the stuffing gets delici...
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Associated Press Bison with sage and gnocchi is dished out on Feb. 27 in Concord, N.H.
Learning to love bison as the other red meat
Nothing says “Yum!” like a bit of nomenclatural confusion... Especially with a side of near extinction. But that’s what you get once you venture down the culinary path with bison, an alternative...
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Associated Press Chocolate-dipped coconut meringue drops are set out on Nov. 5 in Concord, N.H.
Meringue, chocolate create a lighter take on holiday cookies
Even if you avoid baking all year long, there’s a very good chance the allure of the holidays will seduce you into having a go at a batch of cookies. And why not? It’s sweet food for a sweet sea...
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Thanksgiving Calculations
n Carrots: a 1-pound bag makes 4 to 5 servings n Cranberry sauce: a 12-ounce package of fresh cranberries makes about 21⁄4 cups of sauce; a 16-ounce can has 6 servings n Gravy: plan for 1⁄3 c...
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How many will it feed?
For turkeys less than 16 pounds, estimate 1 pound per serving (this accounts for bone weight). For larger birds, a bit less is fine; they have a higher meat-to-bone ratio. But if your goal is to ha...
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In this image taken on October 22, 2012, a detail of a gourmet Thanksgiving dinner is shown with porcini soy turkey, shallot truffle gravy and lemon-herb carrot tarts served on a table in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Turkey with tons of flavor, but not tons of labor
In many ways, turkey is a bit of a blank slate when it comes to flavor. And that means you pretty much get out of it what you put in it. So we decided to stack the deck in favor of flavor with t...
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In this image taken on Oct. 2, 2012, a plain Jane turkey is shown served on a platter in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Simple, delicious turkey fit for a kid-friendly meal
Children don’t care if you’ve slaved hours over the Thanksgiving turkey. And they certainly don’t appreciate the nuanced layers of flavor you once extracted from the bird with the help of expert br...
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In this image taken on Oct. 8, 2012, cider brined turkey and sage gravy are shown in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
Flavor turkey with a brown sugar-apple cider brine
If you are going to go to the (admittedly little) trouble of brining your Thanksgiving turkey, be sure to set the bar higher than simply adding moisture. Granted, this is the primary goal of a brin...
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