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A Busy Mom's Kitchen A Minute with Noel |
Greetings!
Greetings!
The hustle and bustle of the season is upon us and we know what that means: a lengthy list of things to do, gifts to purchase, people to contact. Did you know that between Thanksgiving and Christmas each year, there are about 19 billion packages, cards, and letters delivered to the U.S. Post Office? That's a lot of work in the near future!
In the this newsletter edition of A Busy Mom's Kitchen and the upcoming blog posts of Noel's Kitchen Tips.com, I am focused on two words: entertaining essentials. I'm striving to bring everything back to basics when it comes to the holiday season. You'll find meal solutions whether you're planning a casual game-time event, an upscale and elegant dinner party, or the perfect party spread for New Year's Eve.
This year, forgo the black tie affair and stay at home! Here's the catch...don't watch the ball drop alone in your pajamas. Gather your neighbors and nearby friends for a festive dinner.
And if you're looking for the gift for the person who has everything or searching for a gesture that doesn't break the bank, stay tuned and read your upcoming A Busy Mom's Newsletters. You'll find ideas for some of my favorite gifts from the kitchen. You know the saying "the way to a person's heart is through their stomach"? After you read my newsletters and upcoming blog posts, there will be a lot of love this holiday season. If you have some great family holiday recipes, I would love to share them on the blog next week. Simply email me your recipe and permission to use it on the blog. If you have a photo, send that as well.
From my family to yours, we wish you all the happiness and health throughout the season and into the new year.
See you in the kitchen!
Noel
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From The Blog:
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Here is a recap of what we shared on the blog last week, just in case you missed a post or two!
- My Favorite Brownies: Happy Halloween! Snickers offer a yummy way to use up leftover Halloween candy!
- The Secret Recipe To A Busy Mom's Youthful Vitality: I'm not one for taking medications, over the counter or prescribed and I've never really taken supplements before other than my pre-natal vitamins. But when I heard about ageLOC Vitality and the postive results others were having, I thought I would give it a try. I haven't experiened feeling anything like this in a very long time!
- Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake: The perfect fall cheesecake.! I can't believe I wait this long every year to make one of my family's favorite desserts. This elegant simple dessert is made every year in our home and the crust is even homemade.
- Easy Baking Tip:Nothing Ever Burns: A stone heats to the exact temperature of your oven, stays there and holds the temperature evenly. It also doesn't reflect your ovens hot spots. These qualities make your foods far less likely to burn.
- Greek Chicken and Potatoes: Add a bit of Mediterranean flair to your chicken and potatoes. You would never know that this delicious meal came from a slow cooker. It tastes like you spent the better part of the day roasting it.
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Family Time
Holiday Gifts From Your Kitchen!
Look no further than your kitchen for the perfect holiday gift, one that offers a distinctly personal and heart-filled touch. Creating gifts from your kitchen can be a smart way to manage your time and budget. Instead of heading to that crowded mall, investing some time in your own kitchen will not only reap beautiful gifts ready for giving.
Homemade Layered Mixes in class jars or Classic Batter Bowls with an attached recipe card are not only attractive but provide the recipient with an easy-to-prepare delight-just add wet ingredients.
Ready-to-Bake: cookies, brownies, quick breads
Hot Beverages: hot chocolate, flavored coffees
Flavorful Blends: dips, seasonings, soups
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BIG NEWS!
As of November 1st, the Cranberry Deep Covered Baker is once again available to everyone! Home Office has worked closely with our supplier to build up our inventory, and we finally are in a place where we can lift the "Host Only" designation from this fabulous piece! This Magic Pot is truly a time saver in the kitchen, and essential for everyone.
Here are just a few of my favorite Deep Covered Baker Recipes:
- 15 Minute Chicken Fajitas
- Loaded Baked Potato Chowder
- 10 Pork Tenderloin
- Chicken Penne al Fresco
- Turkey Tetrazzini
- Microwave White Chicken Chili
If you would like to add this fabulous piece to your kitchen, Click Here. It will make your life in the kitchen easier and your family will LOVE the wonderful meals you make! |
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Tips From The Kitchen: Turkey Storage Advice from the National Turkey Federation
Let's Talk Turkey! Following proper storage procedures is important for food safety and to maintain the best quality of the turkey.
When you return from the grocery with raw turkey, place it in the original wrapper in the refrigerator; a hard-chilled turkey should not be placed in the freezer. If the turkey is frozen and the thawing process does not need to begin, store in the freezer.
Storage of Raw Turkey:
Refrigerated Storage: at 35-40 degrees F Freezer storage at 0 degrees F or below
Whole Turkey:1 to 2 days 12 months Turkey Breasts 1 to 2 days 3 months
Care must be taken to properly store leftover cooked turkey. The leftover turkey should be carved from the bone and the stuffing removed. All leftovers should be stored in shallow containers and refrigerated or frozen within two hours of cooking. NTF recommends that cooked, sliced turkey reach 40 degrees F within two hours or less. When reheating, be sure the turkey reaches a temperature of 165 degrees F. Turkey gravy should be used within 1 to 2 days, be sure to bring the gravy to a boil before serving.
Storage of Leftover Cooked TurkeyRefrigerated Storage at 35-40 degrees F: 3-4 days Freezer Storage at 0 degrees F or below: 3-4 months And if you're having a 911 with carving the big bird, don't forget we have great teaching resources on YouTube! Click Here to view our test kitchen instructional video on how to carve a turkey! |
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Featured Recipe: Maple-Cashew Mini-Tarts
 | | This modern spin on pecan pie still brings all the comforts of home. |
Ingredients:
1 cup (250 mL) salted cashews
2 eggs
1/2 cup (125 mL) packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) pure maple syrup (do not use maple-flavored pancake syrup), divided
1 tbsp (15 mL) butter, melted
1 tsp (5 mL) Double-Strength Vanilla
1 pkg (15 oz/350 g) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts), softened according to package directions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Coarsely chop cashews with Food Chopper. In Classic Batter Bowl, combine eggs, brown sugar, 1/3 cup (75 mL) of the maple syrup, butter and vanilla.
Whisk with Stainless Whisk until smooth. Stir cashews into egg mixture; set aside.
Unroll one pie crust onto Pastry Mat. Using wide end of clear Food Chopper collar, cut out six pastry circles. (Circles will measure 33/4 in./9.5 cm. Discard remaining dough.) Pinch edges of circles inward at 1/2-in. (1-cm) intervals, creating ruffled shells. Place shells into Muffin Pan wells; repeat with remaining pie crust.
Stir cashew mixture until combined; pour evenly into shells until two-thirds full. Bake 18-21 minutes or until shells are golden brown. Remove pan from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack; cool completely. Brush tops of tarts with remaining maple syrup.
Yield: 12 mini-tarts
Nutrients per serving: (1 mini-tart): Calories 270, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 4.5 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 160 mg, Fiber 0 g
Cook's Tips: To create pastry shells with the prettiest fluted edges, it's best to shape them before placing them into the Muffin Pan. After shaping each shell, immediately place it into the pan well.
Kitchen Tools and Seasonings used in this recipe can be found by visiting www.NoelsKitchen.com.
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I'm looking forward to a wonderful holiday season sharing with family, friends and my readers, bringing us into a wonderful holiday season of good food and wonderful memories. I would love to hear about your family's kitchen stories and ideas.
Show us your family kitchen stories, favorite family recipes or what tips work for you in preparing family mealtimes! I'd love to showcase your kitchen talents or oganization in the kitchen, but I need to hear from you soon! Send me your story.
Until Next Time!
Sincerely,
Noel Chapman
Noel's Kitchen Tips |
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