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Oven-Roasted Fillet of Beef Makes Celebrations Extra Special
A coating of mustard, salt, pepper, and thyme add plenty of flavor without masking the beef, and a quick sear on the stovetop adds color and locks in juices. After a quick roast in the oven, the beef fillet will emerge perfectly medium-rare.
What Do I Do With These (Sort of Gross) Giblets?
Among the fun things to do when prepping a Thanksgiving turkey, removing the slimy bag of, uh, "extras" from the cavity is not one of them. But while the packaging leaves a lot to be desired, that bag—containing the turkey's neck, gizzards, heart, and liver—is anything but a throwaway. Related Guide Every Single Thanksgiving Question, Answered View This Guide Here’s why: The neck is key for a rich, gelatinous turkey stock.
Stewy Chicken
Bake the chicken in a mixture of reduced wine, stock, and herbs for a fragrant, comforting stew.
The Sandwich That's Good For Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner
I've heard that in some circles, the Monte Cristo is fancy food. Like white table cloth fancy. But for me, it's 100 percent, late-night diner food. If you're not familiar, the Monte Cristo is French toast/ham-and-cheese sandwich mash-up, the deliciousness of which cannot be over-exaggerated. Slathered with mayonnaise and Dijon mustard, filled with turkey, ham, and Gruyère cheese, and then dunked in a eggy mixture, it's food extravagance to the extreme.
Warmed Spiced Olives
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I Love That My Family Eats Nachos Instead of Turkey Every Thanksgiving
I didn’t think much about my family's Thanksgiving nachos tradition until I mentioned it during a holiday must-haves brainstorm in the office. I have nothing against turkey, mashed potatoes (sans lumps), canned-shaped cranberry sauce, and shapely dinner rolls, but my colleagues’ reactions to my off-season family favorite was proof I was onto something, even if it was unconventional. Let me back up to where it all began.
Creamy Cauliflower Dip
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All the Different Types of Olives, Explained
I'm sure there's a proud parent or two out there whose kid snacks on olives like grapes. I'm not one of those parents, nor was I that kid. But I can tell you I eventually came around to the salty little flavor bombs in the late 1990s, thanks in equal measure to muffulettas, dirty martinis, and this most famous and beloved recipe. I suspect many of you have similar experiences.
Chicken Abodo: Slow Cooker Soy-Braised Chicken Recipe
Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 medium onions, sliced 4 garlic cloves, smashed ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar ⅓ cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 bay leaf black pepper 8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 3⁄4 pounds) 1 teaspoon paprika 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 large head bok choy, cut into 1-inch strips 2 scallions, thinly sliced Directions In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the onions, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, bay leaf, and ¼ teaspoon of pepper.
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