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In my family everyone has their annual Thanksgiving cooking assignments. My father-in-law roasts the turkey, my mother-in-law mixes up the cocktails, and my job is to make the gravy. With holiday must-haves like cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, turkey, green beans, sweet potatoes, gravy, and dinner rolls, there is no shortage of things to prepare.
What dish do you cook for Thanksgiving?
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What is your favorite recipe from your blog?
Do I have to choose just one? I adore the simple Spaghetti al limone, the perfect Blueberry Crumble Muffins and most recently the amazing Stuffed Turkey I made. I combined the traditional American turkey with a date stuffing, which is an ingredient used in abundance in this part of the world.
If you had to blog about one ingredient every day, what would it be?
Butter, butter, and more butter. I guess that’s what happens when you grow up in Paris. The French use and abuse butter and it’s never been a problem for them. Somehow everywhere else in the world people have become overly conscious of eating and cooking with it, which is a shame. Everything tastes better with butter!
What is your favorite restaurant and what do you order there?
That is such a tough question! I have several restaurants splattered across the planet that I go nuts for. So let me list a few places which are amongst the ones I love most: L’ami Louis in Paris, Supper in New York (East Village), Yauatcha in London, Mayas In Beirut, and Peppercrab in Dubai.
Who would you love to have over for dinner?
Jamie Oliver, Hugh Grant or Sean Connery. I have a thing for the British it seems.
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Thanksgiving dinner is one of the most iconic and delicious meals of the year. Featuring family favorites like stuffing, mashed potatoes, candied yams, cranberry sauce, turkey, and pumpkin pie, it’s no wonder everyone looks forward to the big feast.
What are you most looking forward to eating this Thanksgiving?
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Each Thanksgiving, the most powerful person in America stands over a completely oblivious turkey and offers it clemency. It’s kitschy and bizarre, and yet Americans (and the turkey industry) rejoice with each pardon and subsequent send-off to an early retirement. So what’s the story behind the practice?
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Every fourth Thursday of November, almost 90 percent of Americans sit down at the table and feast on turkey. For all our fowl friends out there wondering what gives, here’s a brief history of one of America’s favorite traditions: the Thanksgiving turkey.
The year was 1621 and the Plymouth colony in Massachusetts had barely survived a harsh winter. The nearby Wampanoag tribe saw the colonists’ dwindling numbers and unsuccessful attempts at harvesting crops, and stepped in to help. The Wampanoag introduced them to local crops and showed them how to hunt North American game, and Governor William Bradford hosted a feast in gratitude.
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What better way to combat the chill of November than with a warming, hearty bowl of chili? This one-pot meal leaves the doors wide open for creativity, providing the perfect place for beans, veggies, and meats to intermingle.
For a vegetarian version, try Pinto-Bean Mole Chili that is bursting with flavor thanks to classic spices like cumin and chipotle chili. The addition of chocolate adds a surprising sweet twist to this protein-packed bowl of pinto beans and kale. Or if you’re looking to savor the flavors of the southwest, fine 45 minutes in your day to prepare Turkey Chili. Serve this low-fuss main dish topped with a dollop of sour cream and guacamole and a side of crunchy tortilla chops.
What are you favorite ingredients to kick up the flavor of chili?
