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One Girl’s Attempt at Cooking, Dating and Dieting in New York City

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  • Culinary Q & A: I bought a box Stove Top, but how do make stuffing? on Nov 25, 2009 in Recipe Rundown

    Call it stuffing, dressing or Stove Top, there is no correct name or recipe. Here is what I'll be serving: joannE.’s Sausage & Apricot Stuffing 16 ounces (2lbs by weight) Bread Cubes, unseasoned4 Tbs Butter1Lb Venison Sausage, removed from ca...

  • Culinary Q&A: Help! How do I make turkey gravy? on Nov 24, 2009 in Recipe Rundown

    The basicsGravy is essentially thickened stock or pan drippings. Since the goal of most cooking methods is to keep the moisture inside your bird I wouldn’t recommend counting on your pan drippings alone. This time of year Turkey stock or broth can...

  • Need a last minute substitution, definition or commiseration? on Nov 24, 2009

    Send them to joannE on Facebook. I will be in the kitchen ready to answer your cooking conundrums from now until the wine gets poured on Thursday.I wish you and your family many delicious dishes and a very happy Thanksgiving!-joannE.

  • Cranberry Sauce – with Beets!?!?! on Nov 23, 2009 in Gluten-Free Gastronome Recipe Rundown

    Craziness I know! But halfway through your Thanksgiving feast your body will be thanking you for the double does of detoxifiers in this traditional side dish with a twist.1 12oz Bag (3 cups) of Fresh Cranberries1 Cup Shredded Raw Beets, loosely packe...

  • Cranberry and Custard Filled Cornbread on Nov 16, 2009 in Recipe Rundown

    I don’t know how this recipe works but it does, every time! The creamy custard that forms between the layers of cornbread makes butter obsolete but I do recommend serving it warm with maple syrup. Reheated in the toaster oven or microwave this corn...

  • Breaking up is hard to do on Nov 9, 2009

    Breaking up is hard to do, especially if the Break-up'eee is capable of reporting you to the board of mental health. I've never been good at ending a relationships and have sometimes relied on Facebook to spread the word, but this on is tricky. How d...

  • They call me the butcher - Mantrax strikes again! on Nov 2, 2009 in Daily Daftness

    The crisp autum breeze and the smell of chicken wings in the fryer can only mean one thing – college football season is here! Last weekend I cheered on my alma mater at the neighborhood bar and after several rounds and an exciting victory I made fr...