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Who Won’t Be Eating Turkey Today

I am not a huge fan of turkey, but Thanksgiving just doesn’t seem like Thanksgiving without one, at least to me. But, there are plenty of celebrities that won’t be eating turkey this year because they are vegetarian or vegan. PETA named funny man Russell Brand one of its Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities of 2011, so needless to say he won’t be gnawing on a turkey leg tomorrow. The female Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity of 2011 was Kristen Wiig of “Saturday Night Live” and Bridemaids fame, so no turkey for her either. There are several Academy Award winners and nominees who will … Continue reading →

Deals at Chili’s, Sonic, Marie Callender’s, and More!

The end of the month is the perfect time to take your family out to dinner. This is when a whole lot of restaurants, cafes, and fast food places have deals. One way to make Thanksgiving less stressful is to take your family out to a restaurant that is having a deal that day. It’s also nice to grab something to eat while you are doing Black Friday shopping. Marie Callender’s has a coupon for $10.00 off any Holiday Feast. The coupon can only be used on a Take Home Complete Holiday Feast that is purchased at a Marie Callender’s … Continue reading →

Winter Warmer- Vegetable Chili

Chili is one of those foods that speed up the metabolism. So if you’re trying to lose weight, chili is an excellent choice. It is also a warming food in winter. Lentils and beans add extra fiber. Lentils go unnoticed in this by fussy children. And once again its gluten free. Although there are a number of ingredients on this vegetable chili, it’s not hard to make and it tastes scrumptious. HINT Cook the lentils and beans the night before. I always double or triple this recipe and freeze the rest till needed. This chili will freeze well and tastes … Continue reading →

Quick Turkey or Chicken Recipes

Are you getting to the stage where you’re sick of looking at turkey and chicken? Here’s a recipe that will pique the taste buds and add some variety. It’s also a dead easy recipe that won’t keep you tied to the kitchen for ages making it, which is another advantage. And you guessed it – both gluten free. Piquant Chicken or Turkey Ingredients 2 pounds cooked chicken or turkey cut into small pieces 3 ounces margarine 4 ounces plain gluten free flour Salt and cayenne pepper to taste 1 pint milk Half a pint gluten free chicken stock Juice of … Continue reading →

Warm Up With Chili

Fall is one of the best times of the year to make chili. After all, nothing beats digging into a piping hot bowl of hearty chili following a marathon leaf-raking session. Chili is also great to serve up during Sunday football tailgate parties. Regardless of where you serve this highly versatile dish, the preparation is a breeze. My favorite chili recipes are delicious, nutritious, and will help warm up the coldest autumn day. See for yourself: EASY CROCK POT CHILI Ingredients: 1 can pork and beans 1 can kidney beans 1 can pinto beans 1 can black beans 1 can … Continue reading →

Presidential Chili

Make that Presidential Hopeful Chili. Presidential hopeful Barack Obama just wrapped up a weeklong vacation to his boyhood hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii and while he was in paradise he dined on a local favorite—-Hawaiian-style chili. Not once, but twice, according to news reports. I don’t blame the U.S. Senator from Illinois. Like Obama I was born and raised in Hawaii and it’s no secret that the Islands are home to some of the best chili in the world. (And unlike here in the Midwest fast food chains don’t yank the hearty dish from its menus during the summer months.) What … Continue reading →

Aimee’s Healthy Vegetarian Chili

Beans are an amazing food — and not just because of their “magical” powers! Beans have more antioxidants than superfoods like blueberries and cranberries. They’re also full of fiber; a one cup serving can give you half of the daily recommended amount of fiber. I love beans, and here’s one of my favorite bean-laden recipes: vegetarian chili. What you’ll need: 2 15 ounce cans of black beans (they’re rich in antioxidants that fight heart disease and cancer) 2 15 ounce cans of kidney beans (they’re full of thiamin, a vitamin that protects memory) 2 15 ounce cans of garbanzo beans … Continue reading →

Turkey Posole

Posole is a traditional Mexican dish from the region near Jalisco. It’s generally made with pork and is typically served around the holidays. It’s a very thick soup that also includes hominy, garlic, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, and broth. This version is great for your leftover turkey. You can of course, serve it using leftover pork as well. Generally posole contains poblano chilies but I substituted jalapeno chilies instead because I prefer them. I’m sure if you are familiar with and love Mexican cooking–you’d know the difference. But if a lack of perceived authenticity doesn’t bother you, go ahead and … Continue reading →

How Do You Make Your Turkey Unique?

Yesterday I dedicated the food blog to making the perfect turkey, starting with the stock that you use to baste it all the way to the gravy. But many families have special spices or glazes that they use to make their turkeys unique from their neighbors. Here are a few special combinations if you’re wanting to try something different this year. For basic roasting directions, make sure to read about the perfect turkey. Orange and Maple Roasted Turkey Combine 3/4 cup orange juice and 1/4 cup syrup in a small saucepan; bring just to a boil. Remove from heat; set … Continue reading →

The Families Cookbook Winter ’06 Green Chilies to Lemon Zest

I’m introducing a new feature here at families.com. Have you ever wanted to find a recipe based on an ingredient you have on hand? If so, you’ve likely encountered the same problem I have when looking at the categories to the right–there are simply too many recipes to find what you’re looking for. So I created these cookbooks so that you could easily search for your ingredient and easily find all the wonderful recipes here at families.com! (Check back periodically; this is a work in progress!) Note: Kitchen staples are not categorized. You will not find flour, sugar, salt, pepper, … Continue reading →