October here in Portland can be a mixed bag of weather changes. One day the sun is out and we’re blessed with Indian summer warmth. The next day may bring overcast skies and rain showers. Some days we even get to experience a potpourri of all that: sun, clouds, rain, fog. Yes, the weather here is fickle…some might […]
Archives: Thanksgiving
Butternut Squash Soup
October 9, 2017 by andrea | Comments Off on Butternut Squash Soup | Filed in Autumn, Soup/Stew, Thanksgiving, WinterChicken Potpie Pasta
January 21, 2013 by andrea | Comments Off on Chicken Potpie Pasta | Filed in Chicken, Christmas, Comfort Food, Kid-friendly, Main Dish, Pasta, Quick Cooking, Recipes, ThanksgivingThis recipe for Chicken Potpie Pasta is an easy-to-fix twist on the classic comfort food dish. You get all the chicken potpie flavors without the fuss of making pie crust…perfect for a weeknight meal! I added a little white wine and some freshly chopped parsley to the sauce, and substituted a cup or so […]
Tags: chicken pot pie, chicken potpie, Christmas, Comfort Food, leftover chicken, leftover turkey, Martha Stewart Everyday Food, Thanksgiving
Grilled Turkey, Bacon, Radicchio, and Blue Cheese Sandwiches
December 27, 2012 by andrea | 1 Comment | Filed in Christmas, Holidays, Quick Cooking, Recipes, Sandwich, Thanksgiving, TurkeyThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover roast turkey. Or just use deli turkey if you prefer. I love the combo of smoky bacon and blue cheese…yum! Radicchio is a sturdy leafy green veggie that holds up well to heat. I didn’t have any (and wasn’t going to make another trip to […]
Tags: bacon, blue cheese, Bon Appetit Magazine, Grilled Turkey Bacon Radicchio Blue Cheese Sandwich, grilled turkey sandwich, holiday recipes, leftover turkey, radicchio, turkey, turkey sandwich
Wild Rice with Butternut Squash, Leeks and Corn
December 1, 2012 by andrea | Comments Off on Wild Rice with Butternut Squash, Leeks and Corn | Filed in Autumn, Christmas, Holidays, Recipes, Rice, Side Dish, Thanksgiving, VegetarianSince the holidays are are upon us, here’s a great side dish that will compliment a potpourri of menus. I love the combination of chewy wild rice, roasted butternut squash and sweet corn…delish! This dish goes well with just about any meat, and much of the recipe can be made ahead of time — making […]
Tags: Bon Appetit Magazine, butternut squash, Christmas, corn, holiday recipes, holiday side dish, holidays, Thanksgiving, vegetarian, wild rice
Heartland Turkey and Vegetable Chowder
November 29, 2012 by andrea | Comments Off on Heartland Turkey and Vegetable Chowder | Filed in Comfort Food, Holidays, Main Dish, Recipes, Soup/Stew, Thanksgiving, Turkey, VegetableI’m always on the search for new ways to use up leftover turkey, which is what led me to this delicious soup. It’s loaded with fresh veggies and herbs, and you can substitute different veggies depending on what you have on hand. For instance, I used green beans instead of zucchini. Serve with crusty bread […]
Tags: Christmas, holiday leftovers, holidays, leftover turkey, soup, Thanksgiving leftovers, turkey, turkey chowder, turkey soup, turkey vegetable soup
Leftovers aren’t forever!
November 21, 2012 by andrea | Comments Off on Leftovers aren’t forever! | Filed in Christmas, Entertaining Tip, Fun Food Facts, Handy Hints, Holidays, Morsels & Musings, Thanksgiving, TurkeyHere’s some great advice on how to safely store your holiday leftovers (or any meal for that matter): Leftovers Aren’t Forever -from Thanksgiving 101 by Rick Rodgers On Thanksgiving, store your leftovers safely. Get any leftover turkey and stuffing into the refrigerator within two hours of serving. Never leave leftovers out overnight. Slice all of the […]
Tags: Christmas, holiday, holiday leftovers, leftover turkey, leftovers, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving leftovers, turkey carcass
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Chile
November 19, 2012 by andrea | Comments Off on Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Chile | Filed in Christmas, Holidays, Potatoes, Recipes, Side Dish, Southwestern, Thanksgiving, Vegetable, VegetarianI love sweet potatoes (yams) but I’m not a fan of the cloyingly sweet dishes that call for sugar and marshmallows. Instead, I prefer savory sweet potato recipes like this one that includes smoky chipotle chiles. The heat of the chiles is really delicious with the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes. This recipe is perfect […]
Tags: chipotle chile in adobo, chopotle chile, Christmas, Christmas side dish, holiday side dish, holidays, sweet potato, sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving side dish, twice-baked potatoes, twice-baked sweet potatoes, yams
Rice Stuffing with Water Chestnuts, Apples and Hazelnuts
November 17, 2012 by andrea | Comments Off on Rice Stuffing with Water Chestnuts, Apples and Hazelnuts | Filed in Autumn, Christmas, Holidays, Recipes, Rice, Side Dish, Thanksgiving, WinterIf you’re looking for a creative stuffing/dressing recipe for this holiday season, you’ll want to give this one a try. I had never tried rice stuffing before and was intrigued by the list of ingredients in this recipe from best-selling author Debbie Macomber: crunchy water chestnuts, toasted hazelnuts, tart apples, and sweet raisins. Hazelnuts (filberts) are grown […]
Tags: Christmas, Christmas recipes, Debbie Macomber, Debbie Macomber's Christmas Cookbook, dressing, filberts, hazelnuts, holiday recipes, holidays, Oregon hazelnuts, rice dressing, rice stuffing, stuffing, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving recipes, water chesnuts
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
November 12, 2012 by andrea | Comments Off on Roasted Brussels Sprouts | Filed in Christmas, Holidays, Recipes, Side Dish, Thanksgiving, Vegetable, VegetarianThis is seriously one of the easiest side dishes I’ve ever made. If you like brussels sprouts then you’ll love the extra flavor that roasting brings out in them. If you don’t like brussels sprouts then maybe it’s time to try them. C’mon, I dare you! These pint-sized cabbages are loaded with Vitamins A and […]
Tags: brussel sprouts, brussels, brussels sprouts, Christmas, holidays, roasted brussels sprouts, Side Dish, sprouts, Thanksgiving
