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Updated: November/17/2009
Regional dishes reflect local foods, ethnic heritages
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Across America, home cooks are planning their Thanksgiving Day menus with their traditional dishes, many of which reflect each family's ethnic heritage as well as the region in America where they live. Foods range from cranberries, oysters, and seafood to seasonal vegetables such as pumpkin and squash.
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Updated: November/17/2009
Answers to holiday cooking questions
•The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line experts at 1-800-BUTTERBALL will answer questions about preparing a holiday turkey through Dec. 26. Dates and hours are: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays through Nov. 25; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 21-Nov.22; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Day; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays from Nov. 27 to Dec. 23, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Dec. 26.
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Updated: November/15/2009
Raising chickens helps teens build life skills
City-raised chickens are showing up on area banquet tables, thanks to a local program that works with troubled teens to teach them a variety of skills as they raise animals in an urban setting.
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Updated: November/10/2009
Thanksgiving turkey: There's more than one way to make holiday dinner
There are more ways to cook a turkey than just roasting. For people with small ovens or ovens that suddenly don't perform on a holiday, or for a special dinner, this should come as welcome news. For those who just want to try something new for Thanksgiving dinner, it could be an adventure. At my home, we've cooked whole chickens or turkey breasts on our grill but have never cooked a whole turkey.
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Updated: November/03/2009
Oysters: Use this shellfish for the holidays
Oysters may be an acquired taste. The bivalve with the hard, rough, gray shell contains a meat that varies in color from creamy beige to pale gray, with flavors that can range from salty to bland and a texture that can be tender or firm depending on the variety.
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Updated: October/20/2009
Simple, affordable recipes for holiday entertaining
Fast, affordable holiday recipes can be as close as your pantry and refrigerator. Last Saturday, my food demonstrations at the Tam-O-Shanter Life, Home and Leisure Show showcased classics that are just as good for celebrating special occasions as they are as year-round favorites.
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Updated: October/20/2009
Ambrosia
1 small can mandarin orange segments, drained
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Updated: October/20/2009
Cranberry Sauce
1 12-ounce bag fresh or frozen cranberries, washed and drained
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Updated: October/20/2009
Palmiers
2 cups sugar
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Updated: October/13/2009
Tips for tailgating: make picnic foods eco-friendly and safe
There are many products on the market that can be included in great tailgate party on a Saturday afternoon. This year there also are new ideas for using eco-friendly products and picnic foods with health and food safety in mind. An eco-friendly tailgate cuts back on waste and carbon emissions.
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Updated: October/06/2009
Substituting ingredients: When and how to swap one item for another in baked goods
There's more than one way to make many recipes. For example, a frosted orange cookie can be made with or without an egg, depending on the version of the recipe. Or a quick bread like Grape and Lemon-Rosemary Tea Bread can be made with regular vanilla yogurt or a low-fat version. There are variations on zucchini breads, cakes, and more.
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Updated: September/29/2009
Homemade cheese: Penta chef/instructor demonstrates the method
There's a fascinating world of homemade cheese, with a fresh taste that high-end chefs increasingly are showcasing on their menus. Perhaps you might find a mozzarella or feta, a fresh ricotta, or a Mediterranean-style halloumi, made in-house from curds and whey.
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Updated: September/22/2009
Cooking ahead: methods to save time, money, and energy
There’s all kinds of ways to stretch your food dollars. You can skip convenience products such as packaged pizza crusts and rotisserie chicken in favor of from-scratch ingredients and cut back on family snacks. By eating in season, you’ll find bargains in fruits and vegetables at the farmers’ market and the supermarket.
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Updated: September/15/2009
Breakfast apples: varieties to cook and bake in brunch dishes
Apples are so versatile. They're good to eat all year long. You can eat them raw or cook with them. From applesauce to an ingredient in soups and desserts, they're such a versatile food. This year, think about breakfast apples. As I've tested recipes this week, I've discovered a variety of ways to use apples in brunch recipes.
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Updated: September/08/2009
Toledo area festival's contest entries are winners
Authentic German recipes are an art too rarely seen. There are few German restaurants in our area, much less an Old World-style German bakery. But this year Diane Schmidt spearheaded the effort to feature authentic German baking recipes at the German-American Festival's German Baking Contest on Aug. 29 in Oregon.
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Updated: September/01/2009
Prepare Ohio foods for the Labor Day weekend
As you plan for Labor Day weekend, the last holiday of the summer season, think about creating an Ohio menu using our state's food products and classic recipes. An Ohio menu can be a tasting menu or family-type dinner. Or you can spread the Ohio foods over the three-day weekend.
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