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inkcurlsandknives · 5 months
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If a mashed potato recipe ever opens with any discussion of how their mashed potatoes might be healthy... It is not the mashed potatoe recipe for me. I'm here to utilize 1-2 cups of heavy cream a stick of butter and an entire wedge of parmisian. Health is not under consideration
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Making fresh, homemade pasta for holiday lasagne verde!
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copperbadge · 1 year
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Oh you guys it’s bad. It’s real bad. Bad, bad. 
I bought the two-pack of Figgy Pudding Spam, the only way I could get it, presumably because nobody who buys it once will buy it again. I figured I’d make musubi, because I’ve had spam musubi and enjoyed it, and knew how to prepare it.
I sliced the Spam and pan fried it, then took half out and added teriyaki sauce to the remaining slices, laminating them in the sauce and plating them on molded sticky rice. I cleaned out the pan, added the other slices back in, and cooked them with a glaze made of cranberry-orange jam whisked with a bit of water, then plated them on reheated stuffing. Both sets took the sauce beautifully, like they look great in the photos for the most part. 
The smell of spam cooking is normally fine, but as I was pan-frying these slices I thought, Something smells floral, and then realized it was whatever spices are in this evil concoction, heating up and releasing their fragrance. 
I did try one bite without any sauce, and the problem is not that it’s spiced meat, to be honest. The problem is that there’s a single dominating flavor, and I can’t identify it, but it’s Not Good. The flavors in the press release are “cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves as well as fig and orange flavors” and I think it might be the orange and clove -- it tasted like that feeling you get in the back of your throat when you’re in the artificial/dried flowers section of a craft store. 
I had posited that the teriyaki musubi would taste terrible because it would be too salty, but the teriyaki sauce was strong enough to almost cover that back-of-throat burn, and the rice absorbed some of it too. I actually ate most of one piece of the teriyaki version, because it was at least edible. 
The cranberry sauce, on the other hand, had an orange base that heightened the flavor of the spam (hence why I think the orange flavoring might be the Bad Taste) and made it basically inedible. I hate to waste food but I’m not the one who came up with Figgy Pudding Spam.
In any case, I think it’s probably a fun time if you want to cook it and see what your friends think of it, but as a meal it is. Not. 
[ID: Three images; top is a publicity image for Figgy Pudding Spam, featuring a fancy tin of spam set against a backdrop of Christmas lights and pine boughs. Middle image, two helpings of spam musubi made with the figgy pudding spam and a teriyaki sauce are sitting on beds of pressed rice, on a rimmed plate, looking dark brown and shiny. Bottom image, two helpings of musubi made with cranberry glaze sit on beds of pressed stove-top stuffing; they are topped with the last of the cranberry glaze and look like something you might find on your dinner plate during Thanksgiving dinner in Hell, which is also what they taste like.]
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gposers · 5 months
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HOLIDAY COOKING WITH GPOSERS
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Holidays got you feeling a little nutty? Roll with it and try making this delicious Walnut Bread from The Ultimate Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook, recreated by Chef Q’uinn (And use pecans instead if you want to, we won’t tell anyone!)
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beyondsmokeshops · 5 months
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This time of year can be truly joyous, but also truly stressful. Chores, errands, events, entertaining - there’s so much to do, it’s enough to overwhelm even the merriest of holiday merrymakers. Think of all those pesky relatives and shopping crowds to overcome. After all that, who wants to cook? Cooking for the holidays is no small feat - fortunately, in this as in so many things, cannabis can help. Make sure to have a little toke first as you whip up one of the recipes on our list.
A few brief notes for stoner chefs: edibles are a different ballgame, even for experienced smokers. Prepare your dishes with care and make sure you are aware of the potency and dosage per serving. Never give cannabis-infused food to someone without their knowledge and consent, and keep away from children and pets. If you are looking for a device to make your own cannabis-infused butter (aka cannabutter), the professionals at your local Beyond Smoke shop will be happy to assist you. Now relax and enjoy! Happy holidays from all of us at Beyond Smoke.
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Cannabis Glazed Ham
Ingredients:
1/8 cup whole cloves
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup apple cider
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup cannabis-infused oil
¼ cup Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch salt
Smoked cured ham, 8-12 lbs
Heat oven to 300 degrees.
1. Place the ham on your work surface. Stud the ham with the whole cloves.
2. In a medium saucepan combine the brown sugar, canna-oil, apple cider, mustard, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Allow to reach a slow simmer, stirring frequently. The longer you cook the glaze the thicker it will. Allow the mixture to cool for at least 30 minutes.
3. Liberally brush the ham with the glaze. Bake for 1-2 hours, basting frequently. Allow to stand for about 20 minutes before slicing.
Cannabis-Infused Roast Turkey with Herb Gravy
Ingredients:
FOR THE TURKEY:
1 whole turkey (about 12-14 pounds), thawed and patted dry
1/4 cup cannabis-infused olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, halved
2 onions, quartered
1 bunch fresh rosemary
1 bunch fresh thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
FOR THE HERB GRAVY:
Drippings from the roasted turkey
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons cannabis-infused olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Marinating the Turkey:
Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, mix the cannabis-infused olive oil with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Marinate the Turkey: Rub the cannabis-infused oil mixture both inside and outside of the turkey. Place some rosemary, thyme, lemon halves, and quartered onions inside the cavity of the turkey.
Refrigerate: Let the turkey marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for better infusion.
Roasting the Turkey:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Prepare for Roasting: Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature. Place it on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
Roast: Place the turkey in the preheated oven. The general rule for cooking a turkey is about 13 minutes per pound. So, a 14-pound turkey would take about 3 hours to cook.
Baste: Baste the turkey every 30-45 minutes with the pan juices.
Check for Doneness: The turkey is done when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (75°C).
Rest Before Carving: Once done, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
Making the Herb Gravy:
Collect the Drippings: Pour the drippings from the roasting pan into a bowl, leaving the browned bits in the pan.
Make a Roux: Place the roasting pan on the stove over medium heat. Add the cannabis-infused olive oil and flour to the pan, whisking to combine with the browned bits.
Add Liquids: Gradually add the chicken broth, continuing to whisk. Bring to a simmer.
Simmer: Cook the gravy until it thickens to your liking, usually about 10 minutes.
Season: Season with salt and pepper. Strain the gravy to remove any lumps, if desired.
Serving:
Serve the Turkey: Carve the turkey and serve it with the warm herb gravy.
Cannabis-Infused Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients:
Two nine ounce packages frozen cut green beans, thawed (you can also use canned and drained green beans)
Eight slices bacon
10 chopped cremini mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
One 10.75 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
¾ cup of crispy fried onions
¼ cup melted cannabutter
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place the green beans into a casserole dish.
Fry the bacon until brown and crispy, remove from the skillet and drain most of the grease from the pan, leaving just enough grease to cook the mushrooms.
Saute mushrooms until tender and season with garlic and onion powder.
Pour in mushroom soup and bring the mixture to a light boil.
Pour the mixture over the green beans.
Crumble the bacon on top and sprinkle in the cheddar cheese.
Cover with the fried onions then brush with melted cannabutter.
Season with salt and pepper, then bake for 20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling.
Serve and enjoy!
Cannabis-Infused Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:
5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, (cooked, mashed)
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
¼ cup cannabutter*
¼ cup regular butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
Ground white pepper to taste
Directions:
Place potatoes in a large pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain, and mash.
While potatoes are still warm, in a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cannabutter, milk, butter, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and pepper. Sprinkle fresh rosemary on top. Serve and enjoy!
Cannabis-Infused Pumpkin Pie
Yield: One 9-inch pie
4 grams cannabis flower
2 14-oz cans sweetened condensed milk, divided
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp kosher salt
¼ cup heavy cream
1 15-oz can unsweetened pumpkin purée
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 pie crust, store-bought
whipped cream, for serving
| Preparation – Cannabis | To prepare the cannabis, preheat oven to 200˚F. Grind your flower up finely. Place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in oven for 70 minutes. Remove, and let cool completely. Add decarboxylated cannabis into the top of a double boiler with 1 can of sweetened condensed milk. Bring to 220˚F, and keep at that temperature. Cook for 45 minutes to infuse, stirring every 5 minutes. Add about ½ cup of sweetened condensed milk, or more as needed, to replace what has evaporated. Strain through cheesecloth into a separate container. To strain, secure the cheesecloth around a heat-safe cup with a rubber band or tape, so you can properly push and strain liquid. Thoroughly squeeze through. Be sure to wear disposable gloves, as it gets sticky. Let cool.
Preparation – Pumpkin Pie | Preheat oven to 375˚F. Whisk infused milk, pumpkin purée, egg, 1 egg yolk, heavy cream, kosher salt and pumpkin pie spice in a medium bowl. Place chilled dough on a generously floured surface, and (if needed) roll out to an 11-inch circle, adding more flour to your rolling pin as needed. Carefully roll dough onto the rolling pin, then unroll over a 9-inch pie dish.
Press dough evenly into the bottom and sides of the dish. Trim any excess dough and form around edges. Fill pie crust, and distribute the pie filling evenly. Lightly tap the pan to settle the filling. Bake for 20 minutes or until crust is brown and filling is set. Let cool, and top with whipped cream.
| To Serve | Serve chilled or at room temperature. Cut pie into 10 equal slices.
Cannabis Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies
Equipment
mixer
mixing bowl
parchment paper
cookie sheet
measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup cannabis
2 oz cream cheese softened to room temp
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
4 oz cream cheese softened to (room temp)
1/4 cup unsalted cannabutter (room temp)
2 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 cup sprinkles
Instructions
Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together until combined. Set aside.
In a large bowl using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cannabutter and cream cheese together for 2 minutes on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Add the granulated sugar and beat on medium high speed until fluffy and light in color. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract on high speed..
On low speed, slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined. The cookie dough will be thick. Cover dough tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
Remove cookie dough from the refrigerator. If the cookie dough chilled longer than 3-4 hours, let it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper
Pour the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar into a bowl.Scoop and roll balls of dough, about 1.5 Tablespoons of dough each. Roll each ball into granulated sugar then place on the baking sheets about 3 inches apart. Using the back of measuring cup or drinking glass, gently press down on each .
Bake the cookies for 13-15 minutes, or until very lightly browned on the edges. Let cool cmpletely before frosting.
FROSTING
In a medium bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and cannabutter together on medium-high speed until creamy and no lumps remain, about 2 minutes. Add the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed for 20 seconds then increase to high speed until everything is completely combined and the frosting is creamy. Taste. Add a pinch of salt if frosting is too sweet. Spread on each cooled cookie, then decorate with sprinkles.
Hot Cannabutter Rum Cider
Ingredients:
24 ounces spiced apple or pear juice
4 teaspoons cannabutter, softened
1⁄4 cup heavy whipping cream
1⁄2 teaspoon powdered sugar
8 ounces dark rum
1⁄4 teaspoon cloves
4 cinnamon sticks
In a small saucepan, bring rum and cloves to a slow rolling boil for about 10 minutes.
While boiling off the alcohol, create “cannabutter cream” by whisking together cannabutter, heavy cream and powdered sugar. Set aside.
Strain the rum into a clean pot, add the cider and heat for a few minutes more. Pour the hot rum cider into 4 mugs and top each drink with 2 teaspoons of cannabutter cream. Garnish drinks with a cinnamon stick and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
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Resources:
https://www.finefettle.com/blog/top-holiday-cannabis-recipes/
https://mogreenway.com/2023/11/22/infused-kitchen-cannabis-infused-roast-turkey-with-herb-gravy/
https://www.leafly.com/news/lifestyle/recipe-cannabis-infused-mashed-potatoes
https://www.feastmagazine.com/recipes/desserts/cannabis-infused-pumpkin-pie-recipe/article_c0ce0b24-3de1-11ee-8910-537997b8ccff.html
https://cannadish.net/top-10-favorite-cannabis-christmas-recipes/
https://www.stackmagazines.com/literature/cannabis-recipes-kitchen-toke-christmas/
https://cannabisnow.com/baked-canna-glazed-ham/
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ljones41 · 5 months
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Sweet Potato Pie
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Below is an article about the dessert known as Sweet Potato Pie:
SWEET POTATO PIE
When it comes to holiday desserts - especially those for Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas, many people tend to bring up the old favorite, Pumpkin Pie. But there is another pie that is also popular in the United States. It is called the Sweet Potato Pie.
Creamy vegetable pies date as far back as the Medieval era in Europe. But like the Pumpkin Pie, Sweet Potato Pie can trace its origin to the early Colonial era, especially in the southern colonies. And like Pumpkin Pie, Sweet Potato Pie can be traced to Native American cuisine. The sweet potato - called a "yam" by some (although it is not one) - is native to the tropical regions of the Americas. Namely the Peruvian forests. Spanish traders who had arrived in Peru, eventually introduced the vegetable worldwide - especially in North America and Europe.
The sweet potato became very popular in Europe, especially in Britain. Cookbooks like 1747's "The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy" included recipes for tarts, other pastries and puddings that utilized sweet potatoes. The vegetable eventually attracted the attention of wealthy Southern plantation owners and eventually tasked their enslaved cooks to prepare or create sweet potato dishes.
Originally, the African or African-American slaves were accustomed to the textures and flavors of their native West African root tubers such as the starchy yam and cassava. They did not immediately embrace the sweet potato when it was first introduced. In the end, they regarded the sweet potato as a substitute for the yam and like their enslavers, embraced it. One of the dishes created by enslaved cooks during the Colonial period proved to be the Sweet Potato Pie. This especially tend to be the case in the American South. Since pumpkins grew in abundance in the Northeastern colonies - later states - the Sweet Potato Pie had never reached the same level of popularity in that region, like it did in the South.
Sweet Potato Pie was basically prepared as a dessert in an open pie shell. Its filling consisted of mashed sweet potatoes, evaporated milk, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, nutmeg and eggs. Alternate ingredients include vanilla or lemon extract. The custard filling may vary from light to dense, depending on the recipe's ratio of sweet potato, milk and eggs. As I had hinted earlier, Southerners and African-Americans specifically, usually ate Sweet Potato Pies during the American holiday season, especially on Thanksgiving and Christmas, as a dessert.
Below is a recipe for "Sweet Potato Pie" from Rosie Mayes' I Heart Recipes website:
"Sweet Potato Pie"
Ingredients:
Pie Crust *Cold butter and butter-flavored shortening *Cold water *All-purpose flour *Salt *Vanilla extract *White granulated sugar
(Note: You can also purchase a ready-made pie crust as a substitute)
Pie Filling *Sweet potatoes or yams *Evaporated milk or half-and-half milk *Vanilla extract or Bourbon Vanilla extract *Cinnamon *Nutmeg *Ginger or lemon extract * Hand-crafted yams spice mix from Rosamae Seasonings *Two large eggs *White granulated sugar
Preparation:
Pie Crust *Combine flour, salt, sugar, vanilla, butter, butter-flavored shortening, and ice-cold water in a stand mixer. *Mix until well combined into a dough. *You’ll want to wrap the dough in plastic wrap and allow it to chill in the fridge until you’re ready to roll it out. *You could also use a food processor to make the dough.
Pie Filling - Boil Sweet Potatoes *Wash and peel the skins of the sweet potatoes and chop them up into about 1-inch cubes. *Put the sweet potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover them completely (about 4-6 cups). *Boil the sweet potatoes until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Pie Filling - Bake Sweet Potatoes *Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. *Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork, then place on a baking sheet and cook—with the skin on—until fork-tender. The time really depends on how big they are, but it should take about 35 minutes. *Scoop out the insides of the sweet potatoes into a large bowl, and allow them to cool completely.
Preparation (continued) *In a large bowl or stand mixer, whip the sweet potatoes until they’re fluffy and creamy—no lumps! You can either use a hand mixer (electric mixer) or the whisk attachment of your stand mixer. *Next, add the rest of the sweet potato pie filling ingredients—eggs (make sure they’re at room temperature), sugar, spices, vanilla, evaporated milk, and butter (also at room temperature). Mix these ingredients until well combined. You want your pie filling to be almost fluffy—that gives this sweet potato pie its iconic texture. *Next, roll out the cold pie dough. For best results, you should use a 9-inch pie plate. I do blind-bake my pie crust at 350 degrees for just 10 minutes before adding the filling. *Finally, add the sweet potato pie filling. Smooth it in that crust, then bake for 45-50 minutes. It will look weird and puffy when it comes out but allow it to cool, and it’ll settle. *Let the sweet potato pie cool for at least 30 minutes, up to 2-4 hours, until it’s at room temperature. This will allow the pie filling to set completely, so it’s the perfect fluffy texture.
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gbsbbq · 6 months
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Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey Brine Recipe for Moist and Flavorful Results
Ingredients: 1 whole turkey (12-14 pounds) 1 gallon (16 cups) of water 1 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 2 bay leaves 4-5 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 lemon, sliced 1 orange, sliced A handful of fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage, etc.) Ice (to cool the brine) Instructions: Prepare the Brine: In a large pot, combine the water, kosher salt,…
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elismor · 1 year
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And now for something NOT Star Wars...
A conversation in the grocery store, this morning, in Central NY
Me: Excuse me, do you know where the Velveeta is?
Young Black Worker: {{blinks at me}}
Me: It’s fake chee-
YBW: Oh, I know what it is. I’ve just never seen a white lady ask for it before. Imma hook you up.
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ebookebooks · 1 year
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sarahvsalcedo · 1 year
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Baking and holiday cooking prep while watching S4 of What We Do In The Shadows.
Turkey’s prepped and dry-brining, veggie Wellington is prepped, mashed potatoes have been boiled with garlic, bay leaves, peppercorn, and whipped with butter, truffle oil and parmesan (with a vegan version with vegan butter and nutritional yeast in place of the butter and parm), and sweet potatoes were roasted with garlic, shallots, and rosemary.
It’s been a tough week, work-wise, but I’m feeling good about where I am in prep work. Next up: regular and vegan pie crusts!
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homesteadsissies · 5 months
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Weekly Update: 12.9.23
A week into the season of Advent, we're feeling the gentle restoration that moments of cheer bring to the mundane.
A week into the season of Advent, we’re feeling the gentle restoration that moments of cheer bring to the mundane. The holiday spirit has been a good excuse for us to drink an extra cup of peppermint coffee and blare Christmas music while going about our tasks — be they putting meals into a slow cooker or cutting and installing studs. The shorter days have meant more time in the tent, with…
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marshmyers · 5 months
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Recreate the holiday magic of the wizarding world with Harry Potter: The Official Cookbook, filled with festive recipes worthy of a Great Hall feast! Celebrate Christmas like Harry, Ron, and Hermione with over 50 recipes inspired by holiday celebrations in the Harry Potter films! Filled with fan favorites like treacle tart and Yule Ball-inspired appetizers and punches to classic British dishes such as Neville Longbottom’s Toad in a Hole and Bubble and Squeak, there are sweet treats, hearty entrees, and delicious drinks for every holiday time gathering, from small family dinners to parties for friends and neighbors. Harry Potter: Official Christmas Cookbook features full-color photography, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips to ensure every cook makes magic in the kitchen.
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mde-creative-video · 5 months
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Great Joy in the Snow - Merry Christmas
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lavandamichelle · 6 months
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Thanksgiving 2023: 200+ Irresistible Recipes to Elevate Your Feast!
Welcome, fellow food enthusiasts, to the culinary event of the year! As we gear up for Thanksgiving 2023, we’re about to embark on a gastronomic journey featuring over 200 mouthwatering recipes that promise to redefine your holiday feast. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, get ready to elevate your Thanksgiving celebration with a symphony of flavors, textures, and culinary…
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briellethefirst · 6 months
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Yesterday was Guy Fawkes Day. I looked up stuff to eat for that day and this was one of the things suggested. You can eat it anytime, but it’s special to the 5th of November. I’ve seen it mentioned on British programs but I’ve never tried it so I figured I’d make some. It looks a lot like gingerbread made with oatmeal. I looked at a few recipes before I found one in cups and spoons instead of…
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mwsrwritings · 6 months
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Thanksgiving sides
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