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Perfectly Moist Turkey, Every Time

Experience has shown me that we end up with fabulously moist turkeys (even Heritage birds) by cooking our turkeys exactly the opposite way recommended by 1-800-BUTTERBALL. The helpful home economists there recommend cooking your turkey breast side up and uncovered. At least they don’t recommend stuffing the bird; I agree with that for retaining moisture.
I [...]

Sweet Potato Casserole

Today’s recipe for Baking Week at T2CHK is a yummy Sweet Potato Casserole. I’ll be making mine tonight.
Yesterday at a thrift store, I found a deep dish stoneware casserole pan (Pampered Chef) for $4. I cleaned it up last night and began seasoning it with coconut oil. Its first use in my kitchen will be [...]

Pumpkin Muffins

Today we’ll be making Pumpkin Muffins for the Baking Week at the T2CHK Message Board. This is a variation of the Sweet Potato Muffins, using pumpkin puree for the sweet potato puree. (Also see the gluten-free variation.)
Here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
*If you would like to use eggs, use about 2 [...]

Fruit-Sweetened Cranberry Relish, Part 2

Making the Fruit-Sweetened Cranberry Relish today, I halved all the ingredients and made up a half batch in my food processor and the other half using the electric grinder attachment for the Bosch. I wanted to compare the methods and see which I preferred.
First, using the Bosch electric grinder attachment. I’ll include the pictures of [...]

Fruit-Sweetened Cranberry Relish

This is Monday’s recipe for the Baking Week we’re having at the T2CHK Message Board.
Today I am so excited to make this fruit-sweetened cranberry relish. My mom makes it every year and I have missed it. She has made it for so many people, who all love it.
It is really easy. You will need either [...]