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Thanksgiving Recipes for Two, Part 2: Duck Breasts, Stuffing, and Veggies
Thanksgiving is fast approaching but you’re not a big fan of turkey so you need an alternative to the traditional cholesterol laden feast. Forget the turkey, the gravy, lumpy mashed potatoes and green bean casserole with cream of mushroom soup. Instead enjoy pan-seared duck breasts with a Cajun mustard sauce. Serve with apple-cornbread “stuffing,” and sautéed green beans and peppers.
Chris Fowler: The U.K.’s King of Chillis
South Wales chilli grower Chris Fowler cultivates 300 varieties.
An Orchestra Plays on While Munching World’s Hottest Peppers
Members of the Danish National Chamber Orchestra playing Tango Jalousie while eating the world’s hottest chile peppers. The orchestra is conducted by Chili Klaus – a Danish Chili Pepper enthusiast. You can see the full hilarious video here. A big “thanks” to Harald Zoschke for hipping us to this clip.
Thanksgiving for Two Part 1: Turkey with Chipotle Gravy
Downsize the Thanksgiving feast. You don’t need a 24-pound bird for two people. A stuffed turkey breast works just fine. Especially when served with sautéed sugar snap peas, roasted potatoes, chipotle gravy and cranberry-horseradish relish. This is the first in my recipe trilogy for a great scaled-down turkey day. Check back on Burn! Blog for the next two installments.
The Day of the Dead with a Menu
The Day(s) of the Dead traditions include visiting grave sites and building private altars to honor the deceased that include sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed.
6 Smoked Turducken Tips
About a week ago, I received this question from reader Dave Dorey: “Hi. I read your blog on how to smoke a turducken. Can you let me know at what temp. you ran your smoker at? Did you alter your temp at any time as well?”
In about a week, we’ll all be under the gun after Halloween, working on Thanksgiving. Dave’s question inspired me to put together some tips for anyone looking to smoke a turducken this year.
