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How to Cook Turkey – NYT Cooking

Of course when you think of Thanksgiving, you immediately think of the turkey. The turkey is going to be the center of your meal and you want to do all you can to make sure it comes out perfectly. There are lots of different techniques you can try or you can just try the standard classic way of roasting a turkey. New York Times Cooking has put together everything you need to know about your turkey, from what to buy, how to prepare, recipes, tips, techniques for carving and much more so you can be the expert this Thanksgiving. Check it out!

 

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Thanksgiving: Recipes, Tips, Menus and Techniques | SAVEUR

With Halloween over it is time to start planning for that feast of feasts – Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving does not have to be a stressful event for you if you start planning everything out well ahead of time. Do some menu planning, start stocking your pantry, get your recipes ready and there are many things you can even make ahead of time to make the day even easier. Saveur has put together all kinds of menu ideas, recipes, hints, tricks, tips and techniques that you can use to make your meal fantastic from start to finish. Check it out!

I really am hoping I can get back to having some time to post some of my own recipes soon. There has just been too much going on the last few months to keep up with blogging, but I am going to make a concerted effort to try to turn that around because I enjoy doing it. Please bare with me; I am getting there!

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Things You Should Make, Not Buy – NYT Cooking

Source: Things You Should Make, Not Buy – NYT Cooking

There are so many things today that we take for granted as just being much easier to buy than make ourselves, but the truth is many of these things are easy to make, do not take long at all, taste much better when made at home and cost a lot less to make yourself than to buy. Here are a few items put together by NYT Cooking of items you should be making at home yourself instead of buying. Give a few a try and see how easy it is and how much better things taste when you make it yourself. Check it out!

 

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Cast Iron Skillet Recipes – Southern Living

Cast Iron Skillet Recipes – Southern Living.

There is nothing quite like cooking in a cast iron skillet. I have three cast iron pans now (4 if I count my grill pan) and use them for literally everything that I can from searing, sauteing, frying, deep frying, roasting, baking, broiling and more. Southern Living has 26 great cast iron skillet recipes for you for everything from breakfast to dinner, appetizers to dessert, so you can see how to cook just about anything you want in your cast iron. Check it out!

 

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16 Kitchen Skills Every Home Chef Must Know | Real Simple

16 Kitchen Skills Every Home Chef Must Know | Real Simple.

Whether you are a seasoned veteran of the kitchen or just trying your hand out on your own with cooking, you can always use some hints, tips, tricks and techniques that can help you be a little bit better and do things better. Real Simple has put together 16 kitchen skills for every home chef to help you hone your kitchen skills so you can do nearly anything in your kitchen at home. Check it out!

 
 

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27 of Our Greatest Pizza Recipes – NYT Cooking

27 of Our Greatest Pizza Recipes – NYT Cooking.

It wasn’t until the past year or so that I started making my own pizza dough and doing more experimenting with pizzas, but boy am I glad I did. everyone enjoys pizza and trying out different combinations, types of dough, crusts and more can lead to the discovery of all kinds of great flavors. new York Times Cooking has put together 27 great pizza recipes to cover everything you need to make dough and all kinds of pizzas to delight in. Check it out!

 

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How To Pick Ripe Summer Produce

How To Pick Ripe Summer Produce.

There is nothing more discouraging then going to the grocery store and picking out some fruit or vegetables that you think was really good only to get it home and find out it is flavorless, bitter or just plain disappointing. It can even happen when you go to farmer’s markets, so it is always a good idea to know just what to look for so that you can spend your money wisely and get something that tastes great. Refinery 29 has put together a list of some of the top summer produce and what you should look for so you can see when something is ripe and at its best. Check it out!

 

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How to Cook Hot Dogs the Right Way – Bon Appétit

How to Cook Hot Dogs the Right Way – Bon Appétit.

I think hot dogs are one of those things most people take for granted. Some people may not eat them at all and they get little respect from cooks because they seem easy to make and don’t have much to them, but the fact is that you can cook a hot dog incorrectly and it can really mess up your cookout. Bon Appetit has set forth 5 rules for cooking your hot dogs the right way so that you make sure that the fire is right, the buns are right, you have the right condiments (ketchup vs. mustard? I am a mustard guy!) and everyone loves what you offer. Check it out!

 

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July 4th Recipes Recipes – NYT Cooking

July 4th Recipes Recipes – NYT Cooking.

You can cook all kinds of great things to celebrate the 4th of July, even if you are not grilling or don’t have a grill of your own. The New York Times Cooking has put together fantastic July 4th recipes for everything from beverages to grilling to sides to dessert and the best sauces you can use as well. you’ll find all you need to make a great day of your summer celebration. Check it out!

 

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Summer Barbecue Condiment Recipes – Bon Appétit

Summer Barbecue Condiment Recipes – Bon Appétit.

Store-bought condiments can be great and are simple if you are doing a lot of grilling in the summer, but there is nothing quite like having your own homemade ketchup, mustard, mayo, salsa or other condiment. You get to control the ingredients, the freshness and the taste to get just the perfect addition to any meal. Bon Appetit has put together 27 condiment recipes for all of your grilling and summer barbecue parties, dinners, and meals. Check it out!

 

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