While we associate pumpkin pie with American cuisine, recipes for pumpkin pie appeared as early as the 17th century. Originally they were called “pompion”, the French word for “pumpkin”, which suggests that the French created the first pumpkin pie recipes. Non fat evaporated … [Read more...] about All the Taste, Half the Guilt Pumpkin Pie
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Titanic’s Cranberry Sauce
This recipe for cranberry sauced accompanied the roast turkey served in 2nd Class at that last dinner before the ship sank in the early morning hours of April 15, 1912. … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Cranberry Sauce
Titanic’s Roast Turkey
A bit of trivia to share over the holidays. Turkey with cranberry sauce was served in 2nd Class at that last dinner before the ship sank in the early morning hours of April 15, 1912. Titanic carried 25,000 lbs of poultry and game on board. … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Roast Turkey
Turkey Giblet Broth Makes Better Gravy
Ever wonder what you can do with the giblets you pull out from your raw turkey? A thrifty Abbey Cook makes use of all parts of the turkey, so make a broth which will give a flavour boost for your Turkey Pan Gravy. … [Read more...] about Turkey Giblet Broth Makes Better Gravy
Lifesaver Turkey Pan Gravy
Preparing a holiday dinner can be quick stressful so getting the last minute elements together quickly is a lifesaver. Turkey gravy is quite easy to make and far more tasty than store bought gravy products. And if you forgot to buy your powdered gravy packets or can't find … [Read more...] about Lifesaver Turkey Pan Gravy