Tuesday, November 2, 2021

EVERYTHING CROTON'S ALL THINGS COOKERY, KITCHEN & TABLE #34: THE ANNUAL REQUEST---HOW TO COOK THE TURKEY---REDUCED FAT GRAVY RECIPE--& BUDGET SIDE DISHES

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

And now ALL THINGS COOKERY, KITCHEN & TABLE #34...our continuing series here at the blog for all you cooking enthusiasts out there---recipes, tips, local shopping, interesting links....we'll keep it light and joyful...when possible....click on the photos and links.

Die-hard cooks know that planning for Thanksgiving dinner starts weeks in advance and this year is no exception...and with inflation out of control...and supply chain issues....well...time to get started.....

Turkey remains the traditional centerpiece of dinner for most and the usual flurry of  questions about "how to cook it" have already started to arrive.

Your editor highly recommends this article from FAMILY CHRISTMAS ONLINE(TM) -- HOW TO ROAST A TURKEY.   There's some amusing bits in there too but really, it's quite comprehensive  https://familychristmasonline.com/recipies/meats/turkey/talking_turkey.htm

AND NOW FOR SOME TASTY SIDE DISHES THAT WON'T BREAK THE BANK:

10 CHEAP THANKSGIVING SIDES THAT WILL IMPRESS THE IN-LAWS; CLICK HERE....but we love love love THE ACORN SQUASH WITH CRANBERRY STUFFING https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/acorn-squash-with-cranberry-stuffing/?keycode=ZPIN1112

And you're bound to find SOMETHING from THE PRUDENT PENNY PINCHER...

From green bean casseroles to easy vegetable sides, there are plenty of the best thanksgiving side dishes to choose from.

200 BEST THANKSGIVING SIDE DISHES -- CLICK HERE. 

And lest we forget---the BEST reduced fat turkey gravy recipe comes from FAMILY CHRISTMAS DOT COM; and it still packs a lot of flavor---click here. 

Also from FAMILY CHRISTMAS ONLINE DOT COM (TM), more great side dishes:

  • Henrietta's Cranberry Salad, my mother's favorite recipe for cranberries; it has become a favorite of many other families. It can also be prepared days, or even weeks ahead and frozen if necessary - a big help at the holidays.
  • Black Bean Salad, a festive treat for any time of the year.
  • Cauliflower Salad, a salad that is not necessarily just for holidays, but is here because it is easy, tasty, and can be prepared a day ahead.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE!

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF ALL THINGS COOKERY, KITCHEN & TABLE -- #33: SOME BUDGET CHARCUTERIE BOARD OPTIONS AT https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/10/all-things-cookery-kitchen-table-33.html

P.S. 8 GORGEOUS WAYS---simple tips!---TO DECORATE A THANKSGIVING TABLE ON A BUDGET https://morningchores.com/thanksgiving-table-on-a-budget/

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