Tag Archives: Thanksgiving

The tyranny of leftovers

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

Tired of turkey? Sick of stuffing? I’m writing this on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and, if you’re still struggling with leftovers, I hereby give you permission to a/pick the remaining meat off the carcass and freeze in a zip-loc bag; b/make a … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Thanksgiving Morning Omelette

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

What to do with the liver that comes in that bag of parts inside the turkey? It’s too strong tasting to use in stock or gravy, so most folks toss it away. Thanksgiving Morning Omelette is a much better solution. Inspired by … Continue reading →

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The secret to foolproof turkey

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

The guests are coming, you’re onstage to host the holiday meal, and you’ve never cooked a turkey before. But never fear. Foolproof turkey is a lot easier than almost any other showpiece dish as long as you avoid the single … Continue reading →

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My Thanksgiving clips post

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

The great thing about Thanksgiving (the way we celebrate at my house anyways) is that it’s the same year after year. So, no reason to break new ground when a bunch of existing posts cover the subject well enough: We’ll cook … Continue reading →

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How to do Thanksgiving right

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

This year we got super lazy and did not brine our turkey, did not lay in fresh cranberries, and most of all did not make elaborate social plans. Yet as the day dawns bright and snowy I have no doubt … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Tomatillo Jam

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Try tomatillo jam instead of cranberry sauce with turkey… especially smoked turkey. It has the same balance of tart/sweet and the crunch of fruit, but with a southwestern lilt and a bit of heat. Makes 1 pint. Ingredients: 1 lb tomatillos … Continue reading →

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Turkey Sandwich

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

This is my canonical turkey sandwich for day-after-Thanksgiving lunch: Sourdough bread Durkee’s dressing (on both pieces of bread) Cranberry sauce Turkey Wilted leftover salad Stuffing with turkey gravy

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Recipe: Bread Machine Bread for Turkey Stuffing

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

This isn’t meant to be eaten on its own. Rather, it should be cubed or shredded, dried out, and used for turkey stuffing. If you don’t want to do that, then omit the poultry seasoning and sage. Makes 1 2-lb … Continue reading →

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Taste test: Cranberry sauce

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

I love cranberry sauce… on Thanksgiving Day turkey, and on the leftovers. But I’ve been pretty undiscriminating until this year. I’ve generally bought a couple of cans of Ocean Spray whole berry as soon as the price drops. As long … Continue reading →

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(Don’t) pass (on) the stuffing, please

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

Thanksgiving stuffing (aka “dressing”) does not seem to be a popular dish these days. I volunteered to make a stuffing recipe in Mrs. Brooks’ third grade class and only two children signed to assist, one of them mine. Then last … Continue reading →

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