How To Debone a Turkey

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Every year I debone, marinade, and stuff my turkey for Thanksgiving.  Why?  Because it makes the turkey juicy and it only takes  2 hours to cook a nine pound turkey.  It is not easy and it does take some knife skill, but hopefully with my tutorial and patience you can do it. First, wash the… Continue reading How To Debone a Turkey

Chicken Liver Pate

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I made many different appetizers for Thanksgiving dinner, but one of everyone’s favorite was my Chicken Liver Pate.  It is very easy to make, but you have to make it in advance to let it chill in the refrigerator overnight. Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 15 people Ingredients: 1 pound chicken livers 1 onion 2… Continue reading Chicken Liver Pate

Meatball Vegetable Soup

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My family eat soups all the time. This is one of our family’s favorites.  Easy to make, quick and very nutritious.  I use all fresh vegetables, but if you are low on time or fresh vegetable are not available you can use packages of frozen vegetables medley (just make sure the medley doesn’t have corn).… Continue reading Meatball Vegetable Soup

Healthy Zucchini Maple Bread

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This nutritious and delicious Zucchini Maple Bread will be a great addition to your table.  My family loves it, I hope yours will love it too. Ingredients: 4 eggs 1 cup Olive oil 1 1/2 cup Maple Syrup 3 cups of flour (2 cup whole wheat flour+1 cup white flour) 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut… Continue reading Healthy Zucchini Maple Bread

Davis Annual Turkey Trot

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Every year my entire family participates in the local Turkey Trot.  I run my standard 5K and my three year and my five year old run one mile with my husband.  It is such a great family tradition, that puts all of us in a spirit of Thanksgiving.  We have been training for our runs… Continue reading Davis Annual Turkey Trot

Healthy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

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This morning my girls wanted to make muffins.  I was getting ready for my race, so I didn’t have much time cook with them, but then I remembered that I had my Flamikgirls muffin mix, that I prepared to give to people as a gift for Christmas.  The mix has whole wheat flour, oats, flax… Continue reading Healthy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

How to Prep Pumpkin for Cooking

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I love cooking with fresh pumpkin during the fall season.  I would like to post a tutorial on how to prep pumpkin for cooking. 1.  Cut your pumpkin in two  halves. 2. Scoop all the seeds out. 3. Slice the pumpkin, like you slice a water melon. 4. Then, take each slice and peel off… Continue reading How to Prep Pumpkin for Cooking