There are few things more comforting on a chilly winter day than a piping hot chicken pot pie out of the oven. Pot pie was one of the first things I taught myself to make when I was learning to cook, and is what I crave when I’m sick. This turkey version provides another option […]
Entries from November 2008
Turkey Chanterelle Pot Pie
November 28th, 2008 · Comments Off on Turkey Chanterelle Pot Pie
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Cranberry Baked Brie
November 26th, 2008 · 10 Comments
Looking for a last-minute Thanksgiving appetizer? This cranberry baked brie kicks things off with seasonal flavors and will keep your guests happy if the turkey is a little slow arriving on the table — always a challenge if you’re cooking with toddlers underfoot! Recipe: Cranberry Baked Brie I couldn’t resist Whole Foods’ new Isigny Ste. […]
Local Flavor, Turkey Edition
November 21st, 2008 · Comments Off on Local Flavor, Turkey Edition
If you missed out on pre-ordering your heritage bird, EcoFriendly reports that they will be bringing a limited quantity of turkeys to the Courthouse (Saturday) and Dupont Circle (Sunday) farmers markets, first-come, first-serve. If you prefer your turkeys still free ranging, bundle up and take a hike at Turkey Run Park off the G.W. Parkway! […]
Tags: at market · Local Flavor Friday
Organic Spiced Cranberry Sauce
November 20th, 2008 · 15 Comments
Now that we’ve covered why organic cranberries are important for your health and the environment, how easy are they to find? Read on for my shopping recap, or just skip to the bottom for my Spiced Cranberry Sauce recipe. I scoured the produce sections at three local grocery stores, Safeway, Giant and Whole Foods. I […]
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Fresh from the Cranberry Bogs
November 19th, 2008 · 7 Comments
Part One of Two on sustainable cranberry sauce for your Thanksgiving dinner… While cranberry-sauce-in-a-can is always on our Thanksgiving table to appease my “traditionalist” husband and in-laws, I make one or two fresh variations as well. I’ve always been intrigued by the notion of cranberry bogs. While my home state Oregon actually boasts a few, […]
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