Homemade Classic American Old Fashioned Apple Pie Recipe

December 22, 2011
By Melanie Mendelson
Homemade Classic American Old Fashioned Apple Pie Recipe

What could be more comforting than a slice of homemade old-fashioned apple pie? This homemade American apple pie is a classic dessert.  It can be served either warm or cold, and it’s delicious either way.  If the apple pie is served warm, it goes really well with ice cream. This pie can be made...

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Best Thanksgiving Roast Turkey Recipe In A Brown Paper Bag – Easy, No Basting!

December 21, 2011
By Melanie Mendelson
Best Thanksgiving Roast Turkey Recipe In A Brown Paper Bag – Easy, No Basting!

  This Thanksgiving turkey recipe produces the best yummiest turkey I ever tasted!  The turkey comes out perfectly browned on the outside, and most, juicy and succulent on the inside! Before I made this turkey, I always thought that I don’t like turkey breast meat because it’s too dry… but I loved the breast...

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Easy Homemade Marinated Mushrooms Recipe

December 20, 2011
By Melanie Mendelson
Easy Homemade Marinated Mushrooms Recipe

Homemade marinated mushrooms make a very tasty appetizer.  Marinated mushrooms are a great addition to the party table!  This recipe for marinated mushrooms is very easy and very tasty, and only takes 15 minutes to make. Easy Homemade Marinated Mushrooms Recipe Preparation time: 5 minute(s) Cooking time: 15 minute(s) Number of servings (yield): 8...

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What Is Head Cheese And How To Eat It

December 7, 2011
By Melanie Mendelson
What Is Head Cheese And How To Eat It

“Head cheese” is not a cheese.  I don’t know why it’s called cheese, when it is, in fact, meat! Head cheese is a jellied meat made from the meat of the head of a pig or cow.  That’s why it’s “head”, but who knows why it’s “cheese” :) Head cheese is sold in the...

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How To Make Candied Pecans At Home – Step-By-Step Instructions

December 5, 2011
By Melanie Mendelson
How To Make Candied Pecans At Home – Step-By-Step Instructions

Here are the step-by-step instructions with pictures on how to make candied pecans at home.  If you’ve never made candied pecans before, this guide will help you visualize the process, so you can make candied pecans yourself with confidence. Even though making your own candied pecans sounds so gourmet, it’s really easy and only...

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Easy Foolproof Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy Recipe

December 4, 2011
By Melanie Mendelson
Easy Foolproof Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy Recipe

I only make gravy once a year – to go with the turkey on Thanksgiving :) So I’m by all means not a gravy pro.  This easy foolproof turkey gravy recipe has never failed me – it always produces the perfect smooth gravy with no lumps!   If you try this gravy recipe, you’ll never...

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