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| Issue No. 1162: November 2021 |
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This newsletter is about the real stars of Thanksgiving—the sides! We rounded up over 30 different side dish recipes fit for whatever level of cooking you’re at, whether it’s your first time hosting or you’re a seasoned pro. From slow cooker ideas to recipes you can freeze weeks in advance, there is something for everyone. Find all this and more below and don’t forget to tune in this weekend for an ALL NEW episode of Goodtaste!
Enjoy! Tanji |
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| Photo Credit: Julia Heffelfinger |
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| Make This Now: Rich and Creamy Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes |
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| Free up some of that coveted stovetop space with these beyond-easy slow-cooker mashed potatoes! This dish is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it side and you can completely customize it based on your preferences. We show you how to mix-and-match so you can choose your potato, milk and flavor profile. Get the recipe HERE. |
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| Photo Credit: MyFitness Pal |
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| 8 Recipe Remixes of Classic Sides |
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| While mashed potatoes, corn pudding and green bean casserole hold a special place in our hearts, it’s also fun to mix it up with something new and unexpected! If you’re in charge of the feast this year, get out of your comfort zone with these clever remixes of everyone’s go-to classic sides. Find the recipes HERE. |
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| Photo Credit: Damn Delicious |
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| 8 Thanksgiving Sides You Can Make in Your Slow Cooker |
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| Work smarter, not harder, this Thanksgiving by relying on one of our favorite kitchen gadgets: the slow cooker! Your corn pudding or mashed potatoes bubble away inside, freeing up the stove top and oven! Plus, your food stays warm inside until the meal is over. Find a few of our favorite recipes HERE. |
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| Photo Credit: Food & Wine magazine |
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| 5 Stuffings to Try This Thanksgiving |
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| Sure you can roast up a bird with a side of mashed potatoes any day, but how many times a year do you get to dig into stuffing? This iconic Thanksgiving side is versatile, delightfully carby and deserves its own spotlight. From regional spins to sweet-and-savory concoctions, we say it’s time to break away from the boxed stuff and try these instead! Get the recipes HERE. |
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| Photo Credit: Bon Appétit magazine |
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| 5 Freezer-Friendly Thanksgiving Sides |
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| Do yourself a favor and get your Thanksgiving prep started early. From gravy to cranberry sauce and even mashed potatoes, all of these recipes can be made in advance and frozen in preparation for the big day. Find them HERE. |
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| Make This Now: Goya Foods’ Creamy Mexi-Corn Casserole |
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| Spice up your Thanksgiving dinner with this cheesy, spicy corn pudding from Goya Foods! Chef Fernando Desa shows us how to dial up the heat in this simple dish with Goya's Salsita Jalapeño Chile hot sauce. Find the step-by-step video and more from Goya Foods HERE. |
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| Photo Credit: Neighborhood Cellars |
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| Tanji’s Wine Finds: Domaine Drouhin Roserock Pinot Noir |
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| Looking for a celebratory wine worthy of the big feast? The Domaine Drouhin Roserock Pinot Noir ($36) is an excellent special occasion bottle that has a touch of earthy minerality and hints of dark cherry and blackberry—it will go nicely with roast turkey! Find it at your local H-E-B now. |
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| 12 Essential Kitchen Tools Every Cook Should Own |
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| Assembling a well-equipped kitchen takes time. With so many tools and gadgets on the market, it can be hard to determine what you really need. So, our team compiled a list of the tools and equipment that we reach for repeatedly to help you stock your own kitchen. Find our essentials that every home cook should own HERE. |
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| Photo Credit: Launderette |
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| The Goodtaste Thanksgiving Dining Guide |
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| Whether you're looking to take a year off from cooking or if preparing a full Thanksgiving dinner is a little outside of your wheelhouse, we're here to help! Goodtaste has rounded up some of our favorite local spots offering dine-in or pick-up options for Thanksgiving dinner. Check out the lists for Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio HERE. |
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