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Perfect Roast Turkey: How Do You Do It?

November 25, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (8)

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turkeyJust as every family has a different way of celebrating Thanksgiving, so, too, does every family have a different way of roasting the turkey. And, some families don't even eat turkey at all! Here's how I plan to roast the perfect turkey tomorrow when I have my entire family over for the most delicious dinner of the year:

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FILED UNDER: entertaining, family meals, food, holiday entertaining, recipes, suggestions, traditions

Dinner Leftovers Make Great Sandwiches for Lunch

November 24, 2009 at 11:30 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (0)

sandwichThis isn't the first time I'm written about my love affair with leftovers. In my house, we always have food leftover from dinner; often, Mr. Cafe Kim and I will use it to make sandwiches for lunch the next day.

Can I tell you a secret? I actually prefer food on the second day—the flavors are so much more intense! Here are some of our favorite meals-turned-into-sandwiches:

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FILED UNDER: dinner, family meals, food, lunch, suggestions

Food Gifts $10 & Under

November 23, 2009 at 11:00 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (0)

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Unwrap adorable, affordable gifts for the foodie on your list. We asked a few food-obsessed CafeMoms what they're shopping for this holiday season, and threw in some ideas of our own.

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Sandra Lee's Last Minute Thanksgiving Tips

November 22, 2009 at 8:15 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (5)

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I adore Sandra Lee, the host of Semi-Homemade Cooking With Sandra Lee and Sandra's Money Saving Meals on the Food Network. Her recipes and decorating ideas are so creative—seriously, how does she come up with this stuff?—but still accessible for families on a budget. I was really excited about getting the opportunity to speak with her last week and ask her if she had any last-minute Thanksgiving tips. Here's what Sandra had to say:

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New Moon: Team Jacob Cupcakes

November 20, 2009 at 10:22 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (1)

Steph from Obsessed With Baking is Team Edward. But I'll forgive her because she made these amazing Werewolf Cupcakes in celebration of the New Moon release.

Check out Steph's beautiful blog for the how-to.

I'm seeing New Moon this weekend, are you?

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My Favorite Stuffing Recipe: Cornbread Stuffing

November 20, 2009 at 7:01 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (0)

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Remember a few weeks back when I was freaking out about making Thanksgiving dinner for my whole family and, more specifically, the stuffing?

Well, since then I've been trying recipes, and I think I found my favorite: Cranberry-Cornbread Stuffing (using the Skillet Cornbread I made earlier this week). It's a Martha Stewart recipe, but I've added a special, secret ingredient.

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Sandra Lee: Dishes to Make Before the Big Day

November 19, 2009 at 12:44 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (2)

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Today I interviewed the Food Network's Sandra Lee about last-minute Thanksgiving tips (more on that later). I asked her which dishes are best to make BEFORE T-Day. Here's what she suggested...

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Cute Thanksgiving Cookies Made From Keebler Fudge Stripes!

November 19, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (4)

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How adorable are these Turkey Cookies from Serious Eats? The little guy in the middle looks terrified of being gooble-goobled up!

Do you have an easy, no-bake dessert idea for Thanksgiving?

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FILED UNDER: desserts, entertaining, food, holiday entertaining, kid-friendly, party food, recipes, thanksgiving

One Pot Pork Goulash From Jamie Oliver

November 18, 2009 at 12:00 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (0)

Happy One Pot Wednesday!

Last night Mr. Cafe Kim made me one pot Pork and Pepper Goulash from one of my favorite cookbooks, Jamie At Home, by Jamie Oliver. This comforting stew was a definite mood-lifter after my long, dreary day of cold and rain. I'm all too happy to share the recipe with you...

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FILED UNDER: dinner, family meals, food, one-pot, recipes

Cinnamon Coffee Cakes Make Great Holiday Gifts

November 18, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (4)

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I love giving homemade gifts to my friends and family during the holidays! These mini cinnamon coffee cakes (the recipe is my mom's) make festive, thoughtful gifts.

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