Seasoned Fork

It is difficult to find candles that you want to burn during a dinner party.  They are often over scented and conflict with the culinary smells of garlic and onions or a roast.  I recently came across these candles on the 5th floor (great table and holiday decorations) at Bergdorf & Goodman and was amazed at how fresh [...]

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Thanksgiving starts the party season and you should always be ready for company. Hopefully you made the best of your Thanksgiving turkey and made some turkey stock.  You can freeze turkey stock and use in a variety of recipes in place of chicken stock for months to come.

One of my favorite recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers [...]

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Turkey-Stuffed Cabbage with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Served with Egg Noodles
If you haven’t had a chance to completely strip your turkey of all meat by Friday, one day after Thanksgiving, please do so.  You will be amazed at how much turkey you may have left and all the uses for it throughout the weekend.  I [...]

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Being on the North Fork during Thanksgiving is a cook’s delight.  From Miloski’s Turkey Farm in Calverton (631) 727-0239 to farmstand vegetables to the selection of local wines, your table is set.
Having a selection of wine for your Thanksgiving buffet turns your dinner into a party.  Your guests will enjoy trying pairing different wines with the variety of [...]

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I have always wanted to host a vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner that is healthy, flavorful and memorable. Every year I hear stories about Thanksgiving dinners that have gone awry with ambitious vegetarian menus that failed to capture the essence of the holiday. Last year my sous chef was invited to a vegetarian Thanksgiving where unsalted brown rice and [...]

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12 ingredient vegetarian stuffing

Whole wheat croutons
Celery, finely minced
Carrots, finely minced
Roasted, shelled chesnuts (available in a pouch in gourmet shops)
Parsley, finely chopped
Fresh Thyme Sprigs, finely chopped
Leeks, cleaned and thinly sliced
3 cups of garden vegetable stock
1 tablespoon of Spike seasoning
2 Eggs
5 tablespoons of Olive Oil
Sea Salt

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Although I am a lover of vegetarian cuisine, I love a tart, spicy cranberry sauce with my turkey- especially with leftovers.  This cranberry sauce will pair nicely with the Pumpkin Tamales and what ever roque turkey specimen may end up on your table.

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Haricots Verts with Shitake Mushrooms and Slivered Almonds

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I alway find sweet and savory combinations exciting.  I have been addicted to this contrast ever since I made a batch of Barefoot Contessa Fleur de Sel caramels.  I was very excited to find this flavor in ice cream and love how it pairs with fruit.  There are always pumpkin pies and pecan pies on [...]

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Tea and honey is the perfect union. Moroccan-inspired Mint Tea with Honey New Recipe - http://tinyurl.com/yfo8oft #seasonedfork

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