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Slashfood http://www.slashfood.com Slashfood http://www.slashfood.com/media/feedlogo.gif Slashfood http://www.slashfood.com en-us Copyright 2009 Blogsmith, LLC. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/LeNell It All - Kentucky Joehttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/25/lenell-it-all-kentucky-joe/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/25/lenell-it-all-kentucky-joe/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/25/lenell-it-all-kentucky-joe/#commentsFiled under: Recipes, Cocktails, Spirits, Thanksgiving, Fall

kentucky joe

Photo: LeNell Smothers

Alabama-born LeNell Smothers defines herself first and foremost as a bartender, but she's been called many things -- most recently, the proprietress of LeNell's liquor store. She's owned her own whiskey label, called Red Hook Rye, and has been recognized by her home state as an honorary Colonel. Other interests include gin, sin and men.

I've been a bit in my own isolated world lately trying to unpack into a new home in a foreign land. When a friend in New York told me on the phone that he's busy making plans to serve 18 people for Thanksgiving this week, I gasped. How could I forget that this week is Thanksgiving?

Casa Cóctel's kitchen is still a work in progress, so we won't have a full-on Thanksgiving dinner in Mexico this year. We are still waiting for the arrival of the wine and spirit collection and the newly restored vintage Faema espresso machine. With all that in my mind, I decided to just make it all easier with a Kentucky Joe, a tasty dessert drink made with bourbon and coffee liqueur.

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]]>kentucky joelenell smothersthanksgiving dinnerthanksgiving drinksLeNell Smothers2009-11-25T17:00:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Wild Rice Stuffing with Cranberries and Toasted Pecanshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/thanksgiving-recipes-wild-rice-stuffing-with-cranberries-and-t/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/thanksgiving-recipes-wild-rice-stuffing-with-cranberries-and-t/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/thanksgiving-recipes-wild-rice-stuffing-with-cranberries-and-t/#commentsFiled under: Recipes, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Fall

Dried cranberries add a touch of sweetness to the nutty taste of this stuffing.

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]]>dressing recipesstuffing recipesthanksgiving recipeswild rice stuffingSlashfood Editor2009-11-24T18:45:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Pumpkin Piehttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/thanksgiving-recipes-pumpkin-pie/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/thanksgiving-recipes-pumpkin-pie/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/thanksgiving-recipes-pumpkin-pie/#commentsFiled under: Dessert, Recipes, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Fall

Pumpkin pie is a Thanksgiving icon -- if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

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]]>pumpkin piepumpkin pie recipesthanksgiving recipesSlashfood Editor2009-11-24T15:45:00+00:00Turkey Brine: Basic Strong Brine 101http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/turkey-brine-basic-strong-brine-101/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/turkey-brine-basic-strong-brine-101/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/turkey-brine-basic-strong-brine-101/#commentsFiled under: Poultry, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Fall

Say goodbye to those dry turkey nightmares. Brining produces a moister, more succulent bird.

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]]>brinethanksgiving recipesturkey brineturkey brine recipesSlashfood Editor2009-11-24T14:45:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Pear & Ginger Cheesecake http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/thanksgiving-recipes-pear-and-ginger-cheesecake/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/thanksgiving-recipes-pear-and-ginger-cheesecake/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/thanksgiving-recipes-pear-and-ginger-cheesecake/#commentsFiled under: Dessert, Recipes, Fruit, Thanksgiving, Fall

Take Thanksgiving baking beyond apple or pumpkin pie. Opt for a fragrant, fruity ending with this pear and ginger-infused cheesecake.

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]]>Slashfood Editor2009-11-24T13:45:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Mashed Potatoes with Cheddar and Chiveshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/thanksgiving-recipes-mashed-potatoes-with-cheddar-and-chives/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/thanksgiving-recipes-mashed-potatoes-with-cheddar-and-chives/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/thanksgiving-recipes-mashed-potatoes-with-cheddar-and-chives/#commentsFiled under: Vegetables, Recipes, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Fall

These cheesy mashed potatoes are rich with sour cream and cream cheese. Chives and bacon add a dash of color -- after all, you eat with your eyes first.

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]]>mashed potatoesmashed potatoes recipesthanksgiving recipesSlashfood Editor2009-11-24T12:45:00+00:00Walnut, Bacon and Rice Stuffed Artichoke - Feast Your Eyeshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/walnut-bacon-and-rice-stuffed-artichoke-feast-your-eyes/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/walnut-bacon-and-rice-stuffed-artichoke-feast-your-eyes/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/walnut-bacon-and-rice-stuffed-artichoke-feast-your-eyes/#commentsFiled under: Vegetables, Recipes, Fall Flavors, Feast Your Eyes, Fall, Herbs

stuffed artichoke

Photo: beurremanie, Flickr.

We love giving the extra nod to seasonal cooking by serving dishes in an edible container, be it stuffed squash, tomatoes, bell peppers, or, in this case, an artichoke. Not only is the result visually pleasing, but its flavor benefits from added depth and complexity.

In the pictured Walnut, Bacon and Rice-Stuffed Artichoke, the Eddybles blogger sautéed a base of onion, garlic and double-smoked bacon with tomatoes and lemon juice before adding rice, Parmesan and basil. But, as she writes, the dish is in fact a "two chapter meal." After enjoying the warmed salad, you reach the meaty artichoke petals, saturated with the drippings of the sautée. The best part is thus saved for last, when you deconstruct the artichoke bowl and savor the richness of each seasoned petal.

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]]>artichokeartichoke recipebacon and rice-stuffed artichokestuffed artichokestuffed vegetablewalnutAlexa Weibel2009-11-24T10:00:00+00:00Roasted Beets - Tip of the Dayhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/roasted-beets-tip-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/roasted-beets-tip-of-the-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/roasted-beets-tip-of-the-day/#commentsFiled under: Vegetables, Recipes, Tip of the Day

Roasted beets are vibrant and flavorful tossed in salads, pastas and more. Learn how to roast them and stock them in your fridge as tasty additions to your dishes.

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]]>beetsroasted beetsroasting beetsAlexa Weibel2009-11-24T09:00:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Maple-Pumpkin Custard with Crystallized Gingerhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/thanksgiving-recipes-maple-pumpkin-custard-with-crystallized-g/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/thanksgiving-recipes-maple-pumpkin-custard-with-crystallized-g/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/thanksgiving-recipes-maple-pumpkin-custard-with-crystallized-g/#commentsFiled under: Dessert, Recipes, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Fall

The best part of pumpkin pie -- the filling -- is featured in a sumptuous maple-infused custard. No crust necessary!

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]]>pumpkin piepumpkin pie recipespumpkin recipesthanksgiving recipesSlashfood Editor2009-11-23T19:45:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Roast Turkey with Fennel & Sausage Stuffinghttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/thanksgiving-recipes-roast-turkey-with-fennel-and-sausage-stuffi/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/thanksgiving-recipes-roast-turkey-with-fennel-and-sausage-stuffi/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/thanksgiving-recipes-roast-turkey-with-fennel-and-sausage-stuffi/#commentsFiled under: Poultry, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Fall

In this luscious, roast turkey, Curtis Stone uses herbed butter and a touch of citrus. And whatever you do, don't skip the sausage stuffing!

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]]>stuffing recipesthanksgiving recipesturkey recipesSlashfood Editor2009-11-23T18:45:00+00:00Spicy Miso Souphttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/spicy-miso-soup/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/spicy-miso-soup/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/spicy-miso-soup/#commentsFiled under: Recipes, How To, Comfort Food, Soups/Salads, The Skinny Chef

spicy miso soup

Photo: Jennifer Iserloh.

I love savory hot foods and miso soup is the perfect rainy day dish to fill the tummy and help you shake off the chill. Even if you aren't in the mood for visiting your local sushi bar, you can still make miso at home.

Miso soup is one of those mysterious dishes that might look hard to prepare, but in fact is the easiest thing in the world -- and it just happens to be low in fat and calories. You can find the paste in your local health-food store and as long as you store it in an airtight zipper-lock bag, it will store well for months in the meat drawer of your fridge.

The only downside to miso is the sodium content. Health professionals say to stay under 2,300 milligrams of salt a day, that's 1 teaspoon. In most packaged miso pastes, one tablespoon can contain up to 750 milligrams alone. So, look for the reduced-sodium or light version that still has the rich flavor with a lot less salt. Get my recipe for spicy miso soup after the jump.

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]]>jennifer iserlohMisomiso soupmiso soup recipeskinny chefspicy misoJennifer Iserloh2009-11-23T13:00:00+00:00Hot Mexican Cocoa with Stone-Ground Chocolatehttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/hot-mexican-cocoa-with-stone-ground-chocolate/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/hot-mexican-cocoa-with-stone-ground-chocolate/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/hot-mexican-cocoa-with-stone-ground-chocolate/#commentsFiled under: Chocolate, Recipes, How To, Mexico, The Skinny Chef

mexican hot chocolate

Photo: Jennifer Iserloh

What makes chocolate so addictive?

Chocolate contains a variety of substances, which definitely have an effect on the mind or body chemistry. These include compounds like theobromine, the primary alkaloid in cocoa and chocolate also stimulates the heart and has many therapeutic uses.

People associate the "chocolate high" with the theobromine content, which oddly enough has a stronger biochemical effect for horses and is normally banned in horse racing since it's considered to give them a competitive edge.

Tryptophane, an essential amino acid and precursor to serotonin, that most people associate with turkey, can also be found in chocolate. Tryptophane can help to calm and relax the body, but I like chocolate simply for the fact that it's an easy way to spoil yourself! Get my recipe for Mexican hot chocolate after the jump.

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]]>hot chocolateHotChocolatejennifer iserlohJenniferIserlohmexican hot chocolateMexicanHotChocolateskinny chefSkinnyChefJennifer Iserloh2009-11-20T13:00:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Cranberry Relishhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/thanksgiving-recipes-cranberry-relish/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/thanksgiving-recipes-cranberry-relish/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/thanksgiving-recipes-cranberry-relish/#commentsFiled under: Recipes, Fruit, Thanksgiving, Fall

Crystallized ginger and mandarin orange spiffy up traditional cranberry relish.

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]]>cranberry relishthanksgiving foodthanksgiving recipesSlashfood Editor2009-11-20T10:45:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Triple Chocolate Pecan Loaveshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-recipes-triple-chocolate-pecan-loaves/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-recipes-triple-chocolate-pecan-loaves/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-recipes-triple-chocolate-pecan-loaves/#commentsFiled under: Dessert, Nuts/seeds, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Fall

Skip the pecan pie and take a chocoholic route this Thanksgiving with this velvety-glazed creation.

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]]>chocolate pecan cakepecan recipesthanksgiving foodthanksgiving recipesSlashfood Editor2009-11-19T18:45:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Green Beans with Mozzarella and Minthttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-recipes-green-beans-with-mozzarella-and-mint/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-recipes-green-beans-with-mozzarella-and-mint/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-recipes-green-beans-with-mozzarella-and-mint/#commentsFiled under: Vegetables, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Fall

Mint and mozzarella dress up the often-casseroled green beans in a hurry.

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]]>green bean casserolegreen bean recipesthanksgiving foodthanksgiving recipesSlashfood Editor2009-11-19T17:45:00+00:00LeNell It All - Playboy Bourbon Coolerhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/lenell-it-all-playboy-bourbon-cooler/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/lenell-it-all-playboy-bourbon-cooler/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/lenell-it-all-playboy-bourbon-cooler/#commentsFiled under: Recipes, Cocktails, How To

playboy bourbon cooler

Photo: LeNell Smothers

Alabama-born LeNell Smothers defines herself first and foremost as a bartender, but she's been called many things -- most recently, the proprietress of LeNell's liquor store. She's owned her own whiskey label, called Red Hook Rye, and has been recognized by her home state as an honorary Colonel. Other interests include gin, sin and men.

My first truck load of household goods has arrived at Casa Cóctel, my new home in Baja, Mexico. As I am unpacking my vintage Playboy collection and eagerly awaiting the arrival of my bourbon collection, I am reminded of one of my favorite drinks of all time.

Several years ago for my birthday, Miss Flighty Alberta Straub combined both her jamaica and her famous "Spa Mix" with other delicious ingredients in what she calls her Playboy Bourbon Cooler.

When she first sent me the instructions to prepare this drink for my birthday party, I was so nervous about getting every detail perfect. I was a bit intimidated about finally meeting this famous bar personality who had made plans to come to my former shop LeNell's in Brooklyn to host not only my birthday, but the store's anniversary.

As we assembled all the ingredients in some of my beautiful antique punch bowls and got to know each other better, I realized there was no need for the fear of not getting it all "perfect." It's not always about having an exact recipe, but understanding flavor and pleasing guests. Important lesson, indeed.

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]]>Lenell It Alllenell smothersLenellItAllLenellSmothersplayboyplayboy bourbon coolerPlayboyBourbonCoolerLeNell Smothers2009-11-19T17:00:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Chestnut Stuffinghttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-recipes-chestnut-stuffing/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-recipes-chestnut-stuffing/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-recipes-chestnut-stuffing/#commentsFiled under: Nuts/seeds, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Fall

Chestnuts add richness and a level of meatiness to the conventional Thanksgiving stuffing.

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]]>chestnut stuffingstuffing recipesthanksgiving foodthanksgiving recipesSlashfood Editor2009-11-19T15:45:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Hot Turkey Sandwichhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-recipes-hot-turkey-sandwich/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-recipes-hot-turkey-sandwich/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-recipes-hot-turkey-sandwich/#commentsFiled under: Recipes, Thanksgiving, Fall, Tinfoil Swan

Need a way to spruce up those turkey leftovers? Top the traditional day-after open-faced turkey sandwich with a decadent mushroom and white wine gravy.

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]]>thanksgiving menuthanksgiving recipesturkey recipesturkey sandwichSlashfood Editor2009-11-19T13:45:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Warm Green Bean Salad with Toasted Walnutshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/thanksgiving-recipes-warm-green-bean-salad-with-toasted-walnut/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/thanksgiving-recipes-warm-green-bean-salad-with-toasted-walnut/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/thanksgiving-recipes-warm-green-bean-salad-with-toasted-walnut/#commentsFiled under: Vegetables, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Fall

Lose a starchy Thanksgiving side dish and replace it with a colorful, walnut-hinted green bean salad.

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]]>green bean recipesthanksgiving recipesSlashfood Editor2009-11-18T18:45:00+00:00Thanksgiving Recipes - Spanish Ham and Melon with Spiced Vinaigrettehttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/thanksgiving-recipes-spanish-ham-and-melon-with-spiced-vinaigr/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/thanksgiving-recipes-spanish-ham-and-melon-with-spiced-vinaigr/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/thanksgiving-recipes-spanish-ham-and-melon-with-spiced-vinaigr/#commentsFiled under: Hors D'oeuvres, Recipes, Pork, Thanksgiving, Fall

The ham isn't always the centerpiece of a holiday meal. The classic Spanish ham-and-melon pairing is the perfect appetizer to entertain your guest's taste buds.

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