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December 8, 2006

So…What Did You Do With Your Leftover Turkey?

So far, I have made Turkey & Cranberry Ravioli, Turkey-Tomatillo Soup and Turkey Green Curry. I have one more zip lock bag full of diced turkey in the freezer and I am looking for ideas. Help! Below are the recipes for the soup and the curry that I came up with. They were both sort …

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December 5, 2006

Butternut Squash & Potato Gnocchi (with a Rosemary-Sage Parmesan Sauce)

This recipe is based on a mix of recipes by Alton Brown and Michael Chiarello. You know, a little from column A and a little from column B. I'd never made gnocchi before when I tried these and it was pretty easy. A bit tedious but very much worth it. As it was pre-Thanksgiving, my …

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December 4, 2006

Dinner for a Cold Night: Broccoli, Red Pepper and Cheddar Chowder

I came across this recipe a few days ago while perusing Epicurious. While the original called for a large russet potato, I used two medium sweet potatoes instead. I also added a smidge more cheese and a dash of hot sauce. And for my last change, I thought Parmesan gave it a nice flavor. Broccoli, …

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November 26, 2006

Leftover Madness: Turkey-Cranberry Ravioli

Wondering what to do with the leftover turkey and other side dishes from Thursday, I came across this recipe from Giada of Everyday Italian. Although this recipe was originally intended as a Thanksgiving meal for two, I figured it would work well enough with leftover, cooked turkey (as opposed to the raw, ground turkey she …

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November 19, 2006

Italian Feast: Turkey and Orzo Stuffed Bell Peppers on a Bed of Tasty Arugula

Here's a little experiment inspired by a recent issue of La Cucina Italiana, which featured stuffed bell peppers on the cover. As you can see, (here, alongside the wine of the evening) it does make quite an impression. The magazine's recipe was actually a vegetarian version and in an out-of-character twist, I decided to make …

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