Help for first-time fryers
McClatchy Newspapers
11/24/2008, by David Nicholson
Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) (MCT) - Frying a turkey for Thanksgiving is a Southern tradition that produces a moist and flavorful bird. But first-timers may approach this method with more than a little trepidation.
Anthony Hester is here to help. The Hampton, Va., cook has launched a Web site, ...
Reasonably priced wines are fine for your holiday table
McClatchy Newspapers
11/24/2008
South Florida Sun-Sentinel (MCT) - The key to choosing the right wine or wines to serve at Thanksgiving is to not only select something you like but also bottles you think everyone at the table will enjoy. And this year, chances are the price tags on those wines will affect your decisions. I've ...
Thanksgiving is known for its leftovers
McClatchy Newspapers
11/24/2008, by Sharon Thompson
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) - The nice thing about cooking a huge feast for Thanksgiving dinner is that there are lots of leftovers. Most of us will indulge in so many rich foods today that we can't enjoy their true flavors. On Friday, after a morning of shopping, we'll really appreciate the turkey ...
9 meals for $9.99 … or less
McClatchy Newspapers
11/24/2008, by Joe Stumpe
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) - Despite what you see in TV ads, home cooking is still cheaper than eating out. Here are nine meal ideas to make it just as tasty, too. WICHITA, Kan. _ We took the KFC challenge, and we didn't stop there.
A recent KFC commercial, in case you haven't seen it, challenged ...
This Thanksgiving, try barbecuing your turkey
McClatchy Newspapers
11/24/2008, by Russ Kendall
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) - Barbecuing a turkey over an indirect charcoal fire will produce the most delicious, crowd-pleasing turkey you'll ever have. It'll be moist, juicy and have an incredible smoky tang. The gravy will be out-of-this world amazing! Best of all, if you already have a charcoal ...
Sweet potatoes: Versatile, nutritious, delicious
McClatchy Newspapers
11/24/2008, by Joan Obra
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) - Many folks can't imagine a Thanksgiving dinner without sweet potatoes, and it's no wonder. Since at least the 19th century, this tuber has been an integral part of the feast, according to "The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink" (Oxford University Press, ...
None better than butter
McClatchy Newspapers
11/24/2008, by Sharon Thompson
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) - This time of year, supermarkets usually have a center aisle where you'll find specialty items for holiday cooking. Bread flour, sugar, baking powder, yeast, sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips are there, but most importantly, we'll need butter to bring all ...
Spice for life: ‘Tis the season for flavoring with cinnamon
McClatchy Newspapers
11/24/2008, by Marge Perry
Better Homes and Gardens (MCT) - 'Tis the season for cinnamon, the common flavoring with uncommon benefits. WHAT IS IT?
An ancient spice made from tree bark, cinnamon's flavor and aroma are universally appealing. It's most popular at the holidays, but it has been a culinary partner in both sweet ...
Dollar-store turkey day
McClatchy Newspapers
11/24/2008, by Nicole Paitsel
Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) (MCT) - Did I remember to clean out the turkey? Is the stuffing burning? There's enough to worry about on Thanksgiving Day without adding the stress of a Martha Stewart table setting. But there is a way to have your cranberry sauce and display it beautifully, too. A ...
Stylish small apartment decorating puts the focus on
McClatchy Newspapers
11/24/2008, by Shaila Wunderlich
Chicago Tribune (MCT) - When Reena Amin moved to Evanston, Ill., from Manhattan five years ago, she brought with her two suitcases of clothes and 30 boxes of belongings. About 20 of the boxes contained books. The remaining 10 held art and other miscellaneous doodads. Not included in the cargo was ...
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