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Knowing a handful of colorful beer descriptors comes in handy when discussing beer with others. Here’s a sample list to get you started:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Aggressive:</strong> Boldly assertive aroma and/or taste</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Balanced:</strong> Malt and hops in similar proportions; equal representation of malt sweetness and hop bitterness in the flavor — especially at the finish</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Complex:</strong> Multidimensional; many flavors and sensations on the palate</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Crisp:</strong> Highly carbonated; effervescent</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Diacetyl:</strong> Buttery or butterscotchy aroma or flavor</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Estery:</strong> Fruity aromas</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Floral:</strong> Full of aromas reminiscent of flowers</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Fruity:</strong> Flavors reminiscent of various fruits</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Hoppy:</strong> Herbal, earthy, spicy, or citric aromas and flavors of hops</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Malty:</strong> Grainy, caramel-like; can be sweet or dry</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Roasty/toasty:</strong> Malt (roasted grain) flavors</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Robust:</strong> Rich and full-bodied</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The following are two other terms commonly used to describe a beer, but they don’t describe taste:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><em>Mouthfeel</em> is the tactile sensory experience of the whole inside of the mouth and throat — warmth (alcohol) in the throat, dryness, carbonation, and so on — and includes a sense of body.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><em>Body</em> describes the sensation of fullness, or viscosity, of a beer on the palate, ranging from watery to creamy; beer is generally described as thin-, light-, medium-, or full-bodied.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"},{"title":"Unusual beer styles and great beer brands to try at least once","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>Most beer drinkers tend to drink just a couple different beer styles without straying too far off the beaten path. But to fully understand and appreciate the wider spectrum of beer styles, here are a few types of beers that every beer drinker taste at least once:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Belgian Fruit Lambic: </strong>Well-aged ale with surprising, effusive fruit aroma and taste; intoxicating fragrance</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Doppelbock: </strong>Strong, dark, and caramel-like Bock Beer with two times the flavor and body of Bock (doppel your pleasure, doppel your fun)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Imperial Stout: </strong>Dark, rich, and creamy Stout with complex grain flavors; a brew to chew</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Rauchbier: </strong>Oktoberfest beer made with a portion of beechwood-smoked malt; delicious and unique but takes somewhat of an acquired taste (great with smoked cheese or sausage)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Witbier: </strong>Perfumy Belgian Wheat Beer made with orange rind and coriander seed; like nothing else in the beer world</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Certain brands of beer have become synonymous with distinctly different flavor profiles. The following short list includes some of the more famous brands along with a couple others that are still cultivating a following. True beer lovers should taste all of them at least once.</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Guinness Stout</strong> <strong>(Ireland):</strong> Dark, dry, smooth, and roasty, with a creamy head; the perfect sipping pint</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Pilsner Urquell</strong> <strong>(Czech Republic):</strong> Crisp and hoppy with a touch of malty sweetness; the original, classic Pilsner beer</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Rodenbach Grand Cru</strong> <strong>(Belgium):</strong> Sharply sour but refreshing, with fresh fruity notes; beer masquerading as Burgundy wine</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Samichlaus</strong> <strong>(Austria):</strong> Incredibly malty-rich and spirited; a terrific tipple for the Christmas holidays</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\"><strong>Samuel Adams Utopias</strong> <strong>(United States):</strong> Throat-warming malt complexity with hints of oak, like no beer you’ve ever had; that’s why you sip it like a brandy</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"},{"title":"Buying the freshest beer","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>To ensure that you always get the most bang for your beer buck, keep these tips in mind when buying beer. Remember that freshness in beer is as important as freshness in bread.</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Don’t buy bottled beer that’s coated in a layer of dust and/or has any flakes, chunks, or floaters in it.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Always consume beer from growlers before it goes flat — usually in the first 24 to 36 hours.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Look for freshness dates and buy only beer that isn’t past the freshness date.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">If you have the choice, buy beer that’s refrigerated rather than beer that’s sitting on a shelf.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Don’t buy beer that is or has been sitting in the sun.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"},{"title":"Serving beer properly","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>To fully enjoy your beer-drinking experience, it helps to follow a few simple serving suggestions. Here are some very simple and easy ways to increase your beer enjoyment:</p>\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Make sure the beer is at proper serving temperature. Lighter bodied and lighter colored beers can be served cold (40 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit, 4 to 6 degrees Celsius), but darker beers should be served a bit warmer (44 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit, 6 to 9 degrees Celsius). High octane brews can even be served at room temperature.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Always pour the beer into a (clean) glass. Doing so releases a lot of the CO2, which increases the beer’s aromatics while reducing your carbonation intake (and, thus, your aromatics).</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Though not absolutely essential, using certain beer glasses (such as Pilsner glasses, Weissbier glasses, wine flutes, and brandy snifters) can enhance your sipping experience.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"},{"title":"Tasting and evaluating beer wisely","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>Drinking beer is easy, but evaluating it as you drink requires a little more diligence. Here’s a good step-by-step process to evaluate beer like a pro:</p>\n<ol class=\"level-one\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Purposely pour the beer to create at least two fingers depth of head in the glass.</p>\n<p class=\"child-para\">Creating a decent head also creates a fuller aromatic bouquet.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Experience the beer’s aroma first because aromatics dissipate quickly.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Look at the beer’s color and clarity.</p>\n<p class=\"child-para\">The color and clarity of beer changes from style to style, so don’t expect all beers to look the same.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">When tasting the beer, try to discern the various flavors of the primary ingredients — malt, hops, yeast, and so on. Note fruitiness and warmth (if any).</p>\n<p class=\"child-para\">In addition, pay attention to whether the beer is sweet, dry, or acidic, as well as where those flavors are experienced (foretaste, midtaste, aftertaste).</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Determine the body and texture of the beer.</p>\n<p class=\"child-para\">The body may be full, medium, or thin; texture may be watery, creamy, chewy, gassy, and so on.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Reflect on the beer.</p>\n<p class=\"child-para\">After tasting the beer and discerning its various flavors, aromas, and textures, decide whether the various parts of the beer work harmoniously to create an enjoyable beverage.</p>\n</li>\n</ol>\n"},{"title":"Creating a delicious dining experience with beer","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>Beer makes an excellent accompaniment to many different foods. 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For example, a hoppy India Pale Ale cuts through the oiliness of duck or lamb, a malty Märzenbier or Vienna Lager contrasts the heat of a 5-alarm chili, and a rich Imperial Stout nicely complements fudge brownies.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Drink light-bodied beers before eating; save fuller bodied beers for dessert or for after the meal.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"first-para\">Lighter bodied and colored lagers pair well with delicate fish; malty, amber-colored beers pair well with chicken; hoppy Pale Ales mate well with pork and lamb; dark Porters and Stouts complement hearty beef dishes — especially when grilled.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n"}],"videoInfo":{"videoId":null,"name":null,"accountId":null,"playerId":null,"thumbnailUrl":null,"description":null,"uploadDate":null}},"sponsorship":{"sponsorshipPage":false,"backgroundImage":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0},"brandingLine":"","brandingLink":"","brandingLogo":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0},"sponsorAd":"","sponsorEbookTitle":"","sponsorEbookLink":"","sponsorEbookImage":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0}},"primaryLearningPath":"Explore","lifeExpectancy":"Five years","lifeExpectancySetFrom":"2023-01-10T00:00:00+00:00","dummiesForKids":"no","sponsoredContent":"no","adInfo":"","adPairKey":[]},"status":"publish","visibility":"public","articleId":208452},{"headers":{"creationTime":"2022-12-01T21:20:53+00:00","modifiedTime":"2022-12-20T16:02:02+00:00","timestamp":"2022-12-20T18:01:21+00:00"},"data":{"breadcrumbs":[{"name":"Home, Auto, & Hobbies","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33809"},"slug":"home-auto-hobbies","categoryId":33809},{"name":"Food & Drink","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33839"},"slug":"food-drink","categoryId":33839},{"name":"Recipes","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33859"},"slug":"recipes","categoryId":33859},{"name":"Greens & Grains","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33865"},"slug":"greens-grains","categoryId":33865}],"title":"How To Make a Cold Soba and Edamame Salad","strippedTitle":"how to make a cold soba and edamame salad","slug":"cold-soba-and-edamame-salad-recipe","canonicalUrl":"","seo":{"metaDescription":"This recipe for soba noodle and edamame salad is delicious, satisfying, and easy to prepare. Here are the ingredients and directions.","noIndex":0,"noFollow":0},"content":"Most dinner plans start with a protein, pair it with a starch, and then add a vegetable. Why not combine the starch and vegetable instead? This delicious and satisfying soba noodle and edamame bean salad takes the guesswork out of your side dishes and makes the side dish the star of the plate.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_295967\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"630\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-295967\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/soba_noodle_salad_adobestock_272429599.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of bowl filled with soba noodle salad with vegetables\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" /> ©Vaaseenaa / Adobe Stock<br />You can vary this recipe in several ways; for example, by using red bell pepper and peas and peapods instead of edamame.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAs you're <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/article/home-auto-hobbies/food-drink/cooking-baking/food-prep-tools/time-saving-tools-for-making-delicious-salads-295993/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">making this salad</a>, keep in mind that soba noodles are gluten-free because they’re made from buckwheat. They must be cooled quickly or the noodles will clump together.\r\n<p class=\"article-tips warning\">If you’re preparing these for someone who must eat gluten-free, be sure to check the label. Sometimes food manufacturers cut costs by adding wheat to the noodles.</p>\r\n<strong>Preparation time</strong>: About 10 minutes\r\n\r\n<strong>Cooking time</strong>: 4 minutes\r\n\r\n<strong>Yield</strong>: Eight servings\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Ingredients</h2>\r\n4 ounces soba noodles\r\n\r\n3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar\r\n\r\n1/4 cup orange marmalade\r\n\r\n2 tablespoons vegetable oil\r\n\r\n1 tablespoon sesame oil\r\n\r\n1 teaspoon grated ginger\r\n\r\n1 teaspoon grated garlic\r\n\r\n2 tablespoons lime juice\r\n\r\n2 tablespoons soy sauce\r\n\r\n2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced on the bias\r\n\r\n1/2 cup grated carrots\r\n\r\n1 cup shelled edamame\r\n\r\n1 cup thinly sliced purple cabbage\r\n\r\n1 cup canned-in-water mandarin oranges, drained\r\n\r\n2 cups fried wonton noodles\r\n\r\n1 tablespoon black sesame seeds\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Directions</h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the soba noodles, stirring to submerge. Cook according to package instructions, about 2 to 4 minutes.</li>\r\n \t<li>While the soba noodles are cooking, ready an ice bath. Strain the cooked soba noodles and immediately submerge them into the ice bath, stirring to quickly cool the noodles.</li>\r\n \t<li>Next, in a serving bowl whisk together the vinegar, marmalade, vegetable oil, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, lime juice, and soy sauce. Add the cucumbers, carrots, edamame, cabbage, and mandarin oranges, stirring to combine.</li>\r\n \t<li>Strain the cold soba noodles. Add the soba noodles to the vegetables, tossing to coat. Add the fried wonton noodles and sesame seeds, tossing to mix the salad. Serve immediately.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p class=\"article-tips tip\">Serve with teriyaki chicken, ribs, or barbecue chicken.</p>\r\n<strong>Per serving</strong>: Calories 231 (From Fat 93); Fat 10g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 404mg; Carbohydrate 32g (Dietary Fiber 3g); Protein 6g.\r\n\r\nTo vary the recipe, you can add thinly sliced red or orange bell pepper, green onion, chopped peanuts or cashews, and roasted sweet potatoes.","description":"Most dinner plans start with a protein, pair it with a starch, and then add a vegetable. Why not combine the starch and vegetable instead? This delicious and satisfying soba noodle and edamame bean salad takes the guesswork out of your side dishes and makes the side dish the star of the plate.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_295967\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"630\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-295967\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/soba_noodle_salad_adobestock_272429599.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of bowl filled with soba noodle salad with vegetables\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" /> ©Vaaseenaa / Adobe Stock<br />You can vary this recipe in several ways; for example, by using red bell pepper and peas and peapods instead of edamame.[/caption]\r\n\r\nAs you're <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/article/home-auto-hobbies/food-drink/cooking-baking/food-prep-tools/time-saving-tools-for-making-delicious-salads-295993/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">making this salad</a>, keep in mind that soba noodles are gluten-free because they’re made from buckwheat. They must be cooled quickly or the noodles will clump together.\r\n<p class=\"article-tips warning\">If you’re preparing these for someone who must eat gluten-free, be sure to check the label. Sometimes food manufacturers cut costs by adding wheat to the noodles.</p>\r\n<strong>Preparation time</strong>: About 10 minutes\r\n\r\n<strong>Cooking time</strong>: 4 minutes\r\n\r\n<strong>Yield</strong>: Eight servings\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Ingredients</h2>\r\n4 ounces soba noodles\r\n\r\n3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar\r\n\r\n1/4 cup orange marmalade\r\n\r\n2 tablespoons vegetable oil\r\n\r\n1 tablespoon sesame oil\r\n\r\n1 teaspoon grated ginger\r\n\r\n1 teaspoon grated garlic\r\n\r\n2 tablespoons lime juice\r\n\r\n2 tablespoons soy sauce\r\n\r\n2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced on the bias\r\n\r\n1/2 cup grated carrots\r\n\r\n1 cup shelled edamame\r\n\r\n1 cup thinly sliced purple cabbage\r\n\r\n1 cup canned-in-water mandarin oranges, drained\r\n\r\n2 cups fried wonton noodles\r\n\r\n1 tablespoon black sesame seeds\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Directions</h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the soba noodles, stirring to submerge. Cook according to package instructions, about 2 to 4 minutes.</li>\r\n \t<li>While the soba noodles are cooking, ready an ice bath. Strain the cooked soba noodles and immediately submerge them into the ice bath, stirring to quickly cool the noodles.</li>\r\n \t<li>Next, in a serving bowl whisk together the vinegar, marmalade, vegetable oil, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, lime juice, and soy sauce. Add the cucumbers, carrots, edamame, cabbage, and mandarin oranges, stirring to combine.</li>\r\n \t<li>Strain the cold soba noodles. Add the soba noodles to the vegetables, tossing to coat. Add the fried wonton noodles and sesame seeds, tossing to mix the salad. Serve immediately.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p class=\"article-tips tip\">Serve with teriyaki chicken, ribs, or barbecue chicken.</p>\r\n<strong>Per serving</strong>: Calories 231 (From Fat 93); Fat 10g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 404mg; Carbohydrate 32g (Dietary Fiber 3g); Protein 6g.\r\n\r\nTo vary the recipe, you can add thinly sliced red or orange bell pepper, green onion, chopped peanuts or cashews, and roasted sweet potatoes.","blurb":"","authors":[{"authorId":9460,"name":"Wendy Jo Peterson","slug":"wendy-jo-peterson","description":" <p><b>Wendy Jo Peterson </b>is a registered dietitian with more than 20 years of professional experience. 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Place the toppings in lines or around the edges, or toss it all together if you prefer!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_295975\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"630\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-295975\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/cobb_salad_adobestock_346814601.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" /> ©Timolina / Adobe Stock[/caption]\r\n\r\nYou can vary the Cobb salad by adding <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/article/home-auto-hobbies/food-drink/cooking-baking/food-prep-tools/time-saving-tools-for-making-delicious-salads-295993/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sliced cucumbers, chopped bell pepper, grated carrot</a>, or croutons, too. For this recipe, the chicken breast can be marinated up to eight hours. If you prefer grilled chicken, grill for 8 to 10 minutes on each side over medium-high heat until cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Preparation time</strong>: About 30 minutes\r\n\r\n<strong>Cooking time</strong>: 35 minutes\r\n\r\n<strong>Yield</strong>: Eight servings\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Ingredients:</h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">1/2 cup red wine vinegar</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">2 tablespoons Dijon mustard</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">2 teaspoons honey</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">2 garlic cloves, minced</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">1 teaspoon sea salt</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">1 teaspoon cracked pepper</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">1 cup extra-virgin olive oil</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">8 slices bacon, crumbled or chopped</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">1 ripe avocado, cubed</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or grated cheddar cheese</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">2 green onions, thinly sliced</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Directions</h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.</li>\r\n \t<li>In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Transfer 1 cup of this salad dressing to another bowl, and place the chicken breasts into that bowl. Allow the chicken to marinade for 30 minutes, flipping to coat both sides of the chicken.</li>\r\n \t<li>Meanwhile, place the bacon on the parchment paper and bake until crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove the bacon from the parchment paper, and add the marinated chicken breasts. Bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 20 minutes. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes; then cube the chicken into small, bite-size pieces.</li>\r\n \t<li>In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with the remaining dressing. Adjust the salt and pepper as needed. With tongs, remove the dressed lettuce to a serving plate. In lines, top with the eggs, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, onions, crumbled bacon, and chicken. Serve immediately.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nPer serving: Calories 432 (From Fat 348); Fat 39g (Saturated 8g); Cholesterol 117mg; Sodium 644mg; Carbohydrate 6g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 16g.","description":"Cobb salads are decorative in design, so they're as colorful and beautiful as they are delicious. Place the toppings in lines or around the edges, or toss it all together if you prefer!\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_295975\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"630\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-295975\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/cobb_salad_adobestock_346814601.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" /> ©Timolina / Adobe Stock[/caption]\r\n\r\nYou can vary the Cobb salad by adding <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/article/home-auto-hobbies/food-drink/cooking-baking/food-prep-tools/time-saving-tools-for-making-delicious-salads-295993/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sliced cucumbers, chopped bell pepper, grated carrot</a>, or croutons, too. For this recipe, the chicken breast can be marinated up to eight hours. If you prefer grilled chicken, grill for 8 to 10 minutes on each side over medium-high heat until cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.\r\n\r\n<strong>Preparation time</strong>: About 30 minutes\r\n\r\n<strong>Cooking time</strong>: 35 minutes\r\n\r\n<strong>Yield</strong>: Eight servings\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Ingredients:</h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">1/2 cup red wine vinegar</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">2 tablespoons Dijon mustard</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">2 teaspoons honey</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">2 garlic cloves, minced</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">1 teaspoon sea salt</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">1 teaspoon cracked pepper</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">1 cup extra-virgin olive oil</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">8 slices bacon, crumbled or chopped</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">1 ripe avocado, cubed</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or grated cheddar cheese</li>\r\n \t<li class=\"RecipeIngr2-col\">2 green onions, thinly sliced</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Directions</h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.</li>\r\n \t<li>In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Transfer 1 cup of this salad dressing to another bowl, and place the chicken breasts into that bowl. Allow the chicken to marinade for 30 minutes, flipping to coat both sides of the chicken.</li>\r\n \t<li>Meanwhile, place the bacon on the parchment paper and bake until crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove the bacon from the parchment paper, and add the marinated chicken breasts. Bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 20 minutes. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes; then cube the chicken into small, bite-size pieces.</li>\r\n \t<li>In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with the remaining dressing. Adjust the salt and pepper as needed. With tongs, remove the dressed lettuce to a serving plate. In lines, top with the eggs, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, onions, crumbled bacon, and chicken. 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Overall, I am a fan of an excellent knife and solid cutting board for most salad recipes. Tools can help with storage and preparation techniques, and they can enhance your use of ingredients.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_296001\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"630\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-296001\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/mandoline-kitchen-tool-adobestock_207717304.jpg\" alt=\"Photo showing a mandoline slicing tool.\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" /> ©Christian / Adobe Stock<br />A mandoline tool allows you to easily slice vegetables into a uniform thickness.[/caption]\r\n\r\nWhen you’re making a salad, you don’t need much — just a good knife, a solid cutting board, and a fun way to serve your salad. Those are the basics. But if you want to create some cool cuts or create salads that have roasted or spiralized vegetables, you may want to grab some more tools.\r\n<p class=\"article-tips remember\">If you love stocking up on kitchen gadgets, use this list as your excuse to cut loose! But you don’t need all the fancy tools to make a successful salad.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Useful tools for great salads</h2>\r\nYou can find each of the following items (listed roughly in order from most important to least important) at Williams-Sonoma or on Amazon:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Chef’s knife:</strong> A 6- or 8-inch chef’s knife is ideal for many tasks when you’re making salads. Top-rated knife brands include Mercer, Opinel, Victorinox, Wüsthof, and Zwilling. <strong>Keep in mind: One good knife is better than a bunch of cheap knives</strong>.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cutting board:</strong> Many people keep a couple of different colored cutting boards on hand to identify what they use them for — for example, green for produce, red for meats, and white for breads.The advantage of plastic cutting boards is that they’re usually dishwasher safe. Wood cutting boards are my favorite, though, and I oil mine with mineral oil every couple of weeks to keep the boards in top shape. IKEA has inexpensive wood cutting boards; if you keep wood cutting boards oiled, they’ll hold up to heavy use. Plus, wood cutting boards break down in landfills, unlike plastic.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Paring knife:</strong> A paring knife is handy for smaller knife skills or hand peeling.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Tongs:</strong> A variety of sizes exist. In my kitchen, I keep three sets of tongs on hand for turning meats or tofu in a frying pan, grilling, and tossing salads.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Salad spinner:</strong> Salad spinners really help prolong the life of your greens. Wash them as soon as you get them and spin them dry to have lettuce ready any day of the week. OXO makes a small salad spinner that’s a great starting point.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Food processor:</strong> Whether I’m whipping up a dressing or slicing vegetables, I regularly use my food processor. I’ve had a Cuisinart food processor for almost 30 years, and it still works well. You can find less expensive brands and more expensive brands — just consider your budget and what works best for your kitchen space.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Bread knife:</strong> A well-made serrated knife is great for slicing your favorite crusty French bread to serve with your salad.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Vegetable peeler:</strong> A multifunctional peeler can help with finite cuts, such as a julienne. The Deiss PRO Dual Julienne and Vegetable Peeler is well rated and can be found on Amazon.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Mandoline slicing tool:</strong> I have owned both a giant mandoline and a hand-held version, but I prefer a simple hand-held mandolin. The OXO Good Grips Simple Mandoline Slicer is easy to use and is dishwasher safe. Be mindful and use the guard when using a mandoline — even experienced chefs have cut the tips of fingers on a mandoline.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Spiralizer:</strong> You can make <em>zoodles</em> (vegetable noodles) or curly fries in an instant with a spiralizer. The Spiralizer 7-Blade Vegetable Slicer has earned top marks but is bulky and large. Look for one that fits in your kitchen and works well for your preferred vegetables. Read the reviews before making a purchase.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Blender:</strong> Blenders can be good when whipping up larger batches of dressings or blending soups. If you have a food processor, you may not need a blender.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Sheet pans:</strong> While I was living in Europe, I fell in love with cast-iron and heavy black steel pans. I like how these are versatile and can be used on the stovetop, on a grill, or in the oven. Cast iron also heats evenly. Aluminum pans are lightweight and easy to use in the oven. USA Pan Bakeware is a good brand for lightweight baking sheets and can be found on Amazon.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Digital thermometer:</strong> Many people still cut into meat to check for doneness, but I always encourage the use of a meat thermometer to check for doneness instead. A digital thermometer is inexpensive (ranging from $15 to $30) and quickly registers temperature, giving you an accurate measurement of the food’s internal temperature.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Taking advantage of a multicooker</h2>\r\nRice, grains, and legumes — important parts of many salad recipes — can be made to perfection in a multicooker, like an Instant Pot, for example. Making grains or legumes in bulk and freezing them will help future meals come together quickly.\r\n\r\nMulticookers are particularly useful when making bowl meals, which often have a grain, a legume, and raw and roasted vegetables with a dressing.","description":"Not another kitchen gadget, right? Overall, I am a fan of an excellent knife and solid cutting board for most salad recipes. Tools can help with storage and preparation techniques, and they can enhance your use of ingredients.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_296001\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"630\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-296001\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/mandoline-kitchen-tool-adobestock_207717304.jpg\" alt=\"Photo showing a mandoline slicing tool.\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" /> ©Christian / Adobe Stock<br />A mandoline tool allows you to easily slice vegetables into a uniform thickness.[/caption]\r\n\r\nWhen you’re making a salad, you don’t need much — just a good knife, a solid cutting board, and a fun way to serve your salad. Those are the basics. But if you want to create some cool cuts or create salads that have roasted or spiralized vegetables, you may want to grab some more tools.\r\n<p class=\"article-tips remember\">If you love stocking up on kitchen gadgets, use this list as your excuse to cut loose! But you don’t need all the fancy tools to make a successful salad.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Useful tools for great salads</h2>\r\nYou can find each of the following items (listed roughly in order from most important to least important) at Williams-Sonoma or on Amazon:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Chef’s knife:</strong> A 6- or 8-inch chef’s knife is ideal for many tasks when you’re making salads. Top-rated knife brands include Mercer, Opinel, Victorinox, Wüsthof, and Zwilling. <strong>Keep in mind: One good knife is better than a bunch of cheap knives</strong>.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Cutting board:</strong> Many people keep a couple of different colored cutting boards on hand to identify what they use them for — for example, green for produce, red for meats, and white for breads.The advantage of plastic cutting boards is that they’re usually dishwasher safe. Wood cutting boards are my favorite, though, and I oil mine with mineral oil every couple of weeks to keep the boards in top shape. IKEA has inexpensive wood cutting boards; if you keep wood cutting boards oiled, they’ll hold up to heavy use. Plus, wood cutting boards break down in landfills, unlike plastic.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Paring knife:</strong> A paring knife is handy for smaller knife skills or hand peeling.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Tongs:</strong> A variety of sizes exist. In my kitchen, I keep three sets of tongs on hand for turning meats or tofu in a frying pan, grilling, and tossing salads.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Salad spinner:</strong> Salad spinners really help prolong the life of your greens. Wash them as soon as you get them and spin them dry to have lettuce ready any day of the week. OXO makes a small salad spinner that’s a great starting point.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Food processor:</strong> Whether I’m whipping up a dressing or slicing vegetables, I regularly use my food processor. I’ve had a Cuisinart food processor for almost 30 years, and it still works well. You can find less expensive brands and more expensive brands — just consider your budget and what works best for your kitchen space.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Bread knife:</strong> A well-made serrated knife is great for slicing your favorite crusty French bread to serve with your salad.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Vegetable peeler:</strong> A multifunctional peeler can help with finite cuts, such as a julienne. The Deiss PRO Dual Julienne and Vegetable Peeler is well rated and can be found on Amazon.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Mandoline slicing tool:</strong> I have owned both a giant mandoline and a hand-held version, but I prefer a simple hand-held mandolin. The OXO Good Grips Simple Mandoline Slicer is easy to use and is dishwasher safe. Be mindful and use the guard when using a mandoline — even experienced chefs have cut the tips of fingers on a mandoline.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Spiralizer:</strong> You can make <em>zoodles</em> (vegetable noodles) or curly fries in an instant with a spiralizer. The Spiralizer 7-Blade Vegetable Slicer has earned top marks but is bulky and large. Look for one that fits in your kitchen and works well for your preferred vegetables. Read the reviews before making a purchase.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Blender:</strong> Blenders can be good when whipping up larger batches of dressings or blending soups. If you have a food processor, you may not need a blender.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Sheet pans:</strong> While I was living in Europe, I fell in love with cast-iron and heavy black steel pans. I like how these are versatile and can be used on the stovetop, on a grill, or in the oven. Cast iron also heats evenly. Aluminum pans are lightweight and easy to use in the oven. USA Pan Bakeware is a good brand for lightweight baking sheets and can be found on Amazon.</li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Digital thermometer:</strong> Many people still cut into meat to check for doneness, but I always encourage the use of a meat thermometer to check for doneness instead. A digital thermometer is inexpensive (ranging from $15 to $30) and quickly registers temperature, giving you an accurate measurement of the food’s internal temperature.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Taking advantage of a multicooker</h2>\r\nRice, grains, and legumes — important parts of many salad recipes — can be made to perfection in a multicooker, like an Instant Pot, for example. 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Here's the recipe.","noIndex":0,"noFollow":0},"content":"Ideal latkes (potato pancakes) are lacy and crisp — and this recipe delivers. Delicious potato latkes are a Hanukkah tradition in many Jewish families, but they're always a hit at any kind of party, at dinners, or as a savory snack. Serve them with applesauce, sour cream, or yogurt.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_295956\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"630\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-295956\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/latkes_potato_pancakes_adobestock_180415820.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of a stack of potato pancakes\" width=\"630\" height=\"417\" /> ©Stepanek Photography / Adobe Stock[/caption]\r\n<p class=\"Remember\">In kosher kitchens, sour cream is not served with latkes if they accompany meat or poultry dishes, but you may find applesauce on the table. Usually, you don’t need additional toppings for latkes when they are companions for main dishes like stews or any that come with a sauce. You simply spoon some of the sauce over the latkes, too.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Light and Crispy Latkes (Potato Pancakes)</h3>\r\n<b>Special tool:</b> Food processor with large grating disc or hand grater\r\n\r\n<b>Preparation time:</b> 20 minutes\r\n\r\n<b>Cooking time:</b> 30 minutes\r\n\r\n<b>Yield:</b> 4 servings (12 to 15 pancakes)\r\n\r\n<b>Keeping kosher:</b> Pareve\r\n<p class=\"recipe_ingredient\">1-1/4 pounds large potatoes, peeled</p>\r\n<p class=\"recipe_ingredient\">1 medium onion</p>\r\n<p class=\"recipe_ingredient\">1 egg, lightly beaten</p>\r\n<p class=\"recipe_ingredient\">1 teaspoon salt</p>\r\n<p class=\"recipe_ingredient\">1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon white pepper</p>\r\n<p class=\"recipe_ingredient\">2 tablespoons flour</p>\r\n<p class=\"recipe_ingredient\">1/2 teaspoon baking powder</p>\r\n<p class=\"recipe_ingredient_last\">1/2 cup vegetable oil, more if needed</p>\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Using coarse grating disc of a food processor or large holes of a hand grater, grate potatoes and onions, alternating them. Transfer the mixture to a colander. Squeeze mixture by handfuls to press out as much liquid as possible; discard liquid.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Put potato-onion mixture in a bowl. Add egg, salt, pepper, flour, and baking powder.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Heat 1/2 cup oil in a deep heavy 10- to 12-inch skillet. For each pancake, add about 2 tablespoons of potato mixture to pan. Add 3 or 4 more pancakes. Flatten with back of a spoon so that each measures 2-1/2 inches. Fry over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Using 2 pancake turners, turn them carefully. Fry second side about 4 minutes, or until pancakes are golden brown and crisp.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Stir potato mixture before frying each new batch. If all the oil is absorbed during frying, add 2 or 3 tablespoons more oil to pan. 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You simply spoon some of the sauce over the latkes, too.</p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Light and Crispy Latkes (Potato Pancakes)</h3>\r\n<b>Special tool:</b> Food processor with large grating disc or hand grater\r\n\r\n<b>Preparation time:</b> 20 minutes\r\n\r\n<b>Cooking time:</b> 30 minutes\r\n\r\n<b>Yield:</b> 4 servings (12 to 15 pancakes)\r\n\r\n<b>Keeping kosher:</b> Pareve\r\n<p class=\"recipe_ingredient\">1-1/4 pounds large potatoes, peeled</p>\r\n<p class=\"recipe_ingredient\">1 medium onion</p>\r\n<p class=\"recipe_ingredient\">1 egg, lightly beaten</p>\r\n<p class=\"recipe_ingredient\">1 teaspoon salt</p>\r\n<p class=\"recipe_ingredient\">1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon white pepper</p>\r\n<p class=\"recipe_ingredient\">2 tablespoons flour</p>\r\n<p class=\"recipe_ingredient\">1/2 teaspoon baking powder</p>\r\n<p class=\"recipe_ingredient_last\">1/2 cup vegetable oil, more if needed</p>\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\">Using coarse grating disc of a food processor or large holes of a hand grater, grate potatoes and onions, alternating them. 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Here are some bold, spicy, and colorful veggies you may not have considered for the salad bowl:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Arugula:</strong> Also referred to as <em>aruculu, rocket,</em> and <em>rucola, </em>arugula can be on the spicier side of bold greens. It holds up beautifully to a little heat, whether from your favorite pizza to soups, and it pairs well with warm salad dressings.</li>\n<li><strong>Cress:</strong> Cress is similar to watercress, but it’s grown in soil. It’s a fast-growing green, and it adds zing to a salad mix.</li>\n<li><strong>Dandelion greens:</strong> These are one of my favorite wild greens, and they’re probably lurking in your or your neighbor’s yard. This popular weed is packed with nutrition and spice. If it’s too strong, soak the greens in salted water for 10 minutes to pull off extra bitters. Then chop and add to your favorite salad mix.</li>\n<li><strong>Endive:</strong> This can be red or green or almost all white. It has a softer mouthfeel and is often served as individual leaves topped with fruit and cheeses.</li>\n<li><strong>Frisée:</strong> This curly vegetable is bold yellow or light green in color. The flavor is slightly bitter, particularly near the stem. The visual appeal can’t be beat with this fun green.</li>\n<li><strong>Mizuna:</strong> This adds visual interest in a salad with its serrated leaves.</li>\n<li><strong>Mustard greens:</strong> Although they&#8217;re often cooked down, when thinly sliced, mustard greens can pair well in a salad mix.</li>\n<li><strong>Radicchio:</strong> This is a peppery chicory vegetable that looks like little, red cabbages. It holds up to a little heat.</li>\n<li><strong>Swiss chard:</strong> Swiss chard is a milder dark green. It pairs well with citrus or light vinaigrette dressings. (Bold flavors can mask the greens’ mild flavor.)</li>\n<li><strong>Tatsoi:</strong> This is a hardy green that withstands cold temps, often growing well into the winter months.</li>\n<li><strong>Watercress:</strong> An aquatic green that is slightly peppery in flavor, watercress is loaded with nutrients. It hails from the cruciferous family of plants, like cabbage and Brussels sprouts. If you’re looking for the most nutrition per bite, watercress is the winner!</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"article-tips tip\">Use a variety of salad greens, from bold, spicy, and colorful to boost the nutrition of each bite.</p>\n"},{"title":"How to make salad dressing","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>A solid salad dressing can elevate the most mundane greens into something spectacular. A store-bought dressing may seem like a great solution, but they often have unwanted ingredients and can underdeliver on flavor.</p>\n<p>Instead, follow these simple pro tips for whisking up a quick and easy salad dressing right at home:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mix up your acids.</strong> Most often, dressings call for just one variety of acid, but a chef’s secret is to balance the acid blend with a vinegar and citrus. Adding a little lemon or lime to a vinaigrette can help balance the acid profile.</li>\n<li><strong>Master emulsification.</strong> Oil and vinegar don’t want to mix. Even if you shake as hard as you can and as long as you can, they’ll inevitably separate when you stop. Adding a little Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, herbs, spices, or miso will help the oil and vinegar stay blended.</li>\n<li><strong>Use herbs and spices. </strong>A dressing doesn’t require fresh herbs, but it can enhance the flavor over the dried variety. If using dried, rub the herbs in your hands before adding to the dressing to release some of the oils from the herbs. Spices can be heated in the oil to release more of their flavors as well.</li>\n<li><strong>Don’t skimp on quality oils.</strong> High-quality oils that are packed with flavor can go rancid quickly. Be sure to store oils (like walnut oil, sesame oil, and extra-virgin olive oil) in your refrigerator unless you can go through it in a month. Taste the oils before using, they should be fruity without bitter notes.Cold-pressed oils are less refined oils and are perfect for salads. Combine a little cold-pressed peanut oil with sesame oil and safflower oil for an Asian-inspired dressing or use a cold-pressed walnut oil with an extra-virgin olive oil on your favorite Mediterranean salad. A small amount of a high-quality, cold-pressed oil can add a lot of flavor to a dressing.</li>\n<li><strong>Keep in mind the oil-to-vinegar ratio.</strong> The rule of thumb for a vinaigrette is either a 4:1 or 3:1 ratio (oil to vinegar). It’s easier to start with ¼ cup oil to 1 tablespoon of vinegar and go from there when taste-testing a vinaigrette.If you’re working with flavorful oils, you may start with 3 tablespoons of a light oil, 1 tablespoon of a cold-pressed oil, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and 2 to 4 teaspoons of white wine vinegar. Start here and play with your seasonings to make a simple vinaigrette.</li>\n<li><strong>Ramp up the umami.</strong> Umami refers to the fifth sense of taste, often described as meaty or savory. Adding a small amount of fish sauce, miso, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or Parmesan cheese can really give your dressing that mouthfeel and flavor profile that pairs well with a juicy steak or stir-fry.</li>\n<li><strong>Balance it out with a little sweetness.</strong> It doesn’t require much sugar or honey, but adding in a touch of sweetness can balance the bold flavors in vinegar and round out the overall flavor profile.</li>\n<li><strong>Taste with greens.</strong> You may be tempted to stick your finger in the dressing and give it a taste, but it won’t match the actual flavor profile of your salad. Instead, dip a piece of lettuce in and sample the dressing on the salad.</li>\n<li><strong>Season the dressing well.</strong> Salt and pepper need to go into your dressing. Season your dressing, not your salad.</li>\n<li><strong>Dress your salad first, and then plate.</strong> Although it’s tempting to put your salad in a serving bowl and then drizzle over the dressing, most chefs will whisk the dressing in a mixing bowl, toss the greens with the dressing, plate the salad, and finish with the remaining dressing or keep it lightly dressed. It’s an extra step, but well worth it.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>What is a simple salad recipe?</h2>\n<p>A simple recipe to get you started is 4 tablespoons sunflower or safflower oil, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 3 teaspoons red wine vinegar, 1 clove garlic (minced), ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.</p>\n"},{"title":"5 tips for a delicious salad","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>It’s a Wednesday night, and you don’t know what vegetable to serve. Grab a salad bowl and follow these tips to building a simple and delicious salad:</p>\n<p><strong>Keep your greens cleaned and ready for the call.</strong> If you’re craving a salad or looking for a perfect side dish, having washed lettuce on hand will make this easier. Wash, spin, and dry your greens before storing in the refrigerator in a resealable bag, wrapped in a towel.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add in crunch.</strong> Carrots, celery, cabbage, cucumbers, and bell peppers are easy-to-grab vegetables that will add crunch to the lettuce greens.</li>\n<li><strong>Use different knife cuts.</strong> Grab your best chef’s knife and cutting board and work on those knife skills. Using julienne, <em>brunoise </em>(a fine diced cut), or dice cuts in your salad, will boost curiosity and visual appeal.Make the salad fun to encourage even the pickiest of eaters. Adding the simplest change in texture can make the boring seem fun. Even using a box grater or spiralizer can be a simple way to give your salad personality!</li>\n<li><strong>Whisk up your own salad dressing.</strong> Store-bought dressings have their place, but homemade is easier and cheaper and can be made with your favorite salad in mind. Keep a variety of oils and vinegars on hand to build a flavorful dressing.</li>\n<li><strong>Have fun with toppings.</strong> Fresh herbs, croutons, fried noodles, nuts, seeds, and cheeses can add visual appeal and crunch to a salad. Plus, many of these are pantry stars, making them easy to grab on short notice.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>What is an easy salad recipe?</h2>\n<p>A simple salad recipe to get you started is 2 cups butter lettuce, grated carrots, diced cucumbers, finely julienned red bell pepper, 1 tablespoon homemade vinaigrette, feta cheese, walnuts, and fresh parsley.</p>\n"}],"videoInfo":{"videoId":null,"name":null,"accountId":null,"playerId":null,"thumbnailUrl":null,"description":null,"uploadDate":null}},"sponsorship":{"sponsorshipPage":false,"backgroundImage":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0},"brandingLine":"","brandingLink":"","brandingLogo":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0},"sponsorAd":"","sponsorEbookTitle":"","sponsorEbookLink":"","sponsorEbookImage":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0}},"primaryLearningPath":"Explore","lifeExpectancy":"Five years","lifeExpectancySetFrom":"2022-11-14T00:00:00+00:00","dummiesForKids":"no","sponsoredContent":"no","adInfo":"","adPairKey":[]},"status":"publish","visibility":"public","articleId":295716},{"headers":{"creationTime":"2016-03-26T16:07:35+00:00","modifiedTime":"2022-11-01T18:44:52+00:00","timestamp":"2022-11-01T21:01:02+00:00"},"data":{"breadcrumbs":[{"name":"Home, Auto, & Hobbies","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33809"},"slug":"home-auto-hobbies","categoryId":33809},{"name":"Food & Drink","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33839"},"slug":"food-drink","categoryId":33839},{"name":"Holiday Meals & Entertaining","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33851"},"slug":"holiday-meals-entertaining","categoryId":33851}],"title":"Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas to Share with Kids","strippedTitle":"thanksgiving decorating ideas to share with kids","slug":"thanksgiving-decorating-ideas-to-share-with-kids","canonicalUrl":"","seo":{"metaDescription":"If you'd like to get your children into the Thanksgiving holiday spirit, here are some great ways kids can get involved in decorating.","noIndex":0,"noFollow":0},"content":"<p class=\"ReviewDate\">Thanksgiving really lends itself to inexpensive decorating, which is nice because we all know what a chunk the upcoming holidays can take out of the old budget. It's also a wonderful holiday to share decorating with kids.</p>\r\n<p class=\"ReviewDate\">Nature provides the most wonderful decorating materials for free. A quick trip to the backyard, a farmers market, or the park can sometimes give you everything you need to decorate gracefully and sufficiently.</p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"imageBlock\" style=\"width: 362px;\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"362\"]<img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/342829.image0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"400\" /> ©Catherine dée Auvil / iStockphoto.com[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\nInfuse a little color into your world by decorating with an artist’s canvas! Purchase a few pre-stretched and primed canvases at your local arts and crafts supply store. Use these as your seasonal accent pieces! Kids can finish them in several ways:\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Wallpaper them:</b> Have you ever seen abandoned wallpaper books at your local paint and wall coverings store? Often, these retailers pile up discontinued wallpaper sample books available free to any takers. Here’s your chance to use small samples for a big effect.</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para\">Choose a few wallpaper samples in complementing colors and let them cover the canvases. Depending on their age, you might have to help with the measuring, cutting and pasting.!</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Attach objects to them.</b> A spoon, knife, fork, pine cone, leaf, or other objet d’art can be tied or glued to the center of a blank canvas for a three-dimensional piece of art. Change the objects to reflect each season.</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para Remember\">You can paint, paper, or attach and reattach findings to them for each season. Because canvases are inexpensive, you can replace them when needed or add to your collection as desired. Use these little pieces of art to color block a wall or use where you’d normally place a picture.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nChildren would also enjoy the following holiday decorating projects:\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Gather autumn leaves:</b> Rake and create! Freshly fallen leaves are perfect for spreading out on a table around candles and centerpieces or stringing one on top of the other for a stacked leaf garland. To help get everyone psyched up, be sure to rake up a separate pile of leaves that the kids, and the kid in you, can take a tumble in. The plus? You get your yard raked.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Create centerpieces:</b> Gather an assortment of mini pumpkins, gourds, nuts, candles, and baskets or plates for each child. Place a large pillar candle in the middle of the basket or plate and then let each child start placing the items around the base of the candles until her she gets the desired look.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Frame your children’s art:</b> Find some simple frames that complement your décor and give the frames a special place in your home, which can be a corner in the family room.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Decorate the infamous “children’s table” at Thanksgiving with children’s art. </b>Better yet, display it on the dessert table.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>","description":"<p class=\"ReviewDate\">Thanksgiving really lends itself to inexpensive decorating, which is nice because we all know what a chunk the upcoming holidays can take out of the old budget. It's also a wonderful holiday to share decorating with kids.</p>\r\n<p class=\"ReviewDate\">Nature provides the most wonderful decorating materials for free. A quick trip to the backyard, a farmers market, or the park can sometimes give you everything you need to decorate gracefully and sufficiently.</p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"imageBlock\" style=\"width: 362px;\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"362\"]<img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/342829.image0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"362\" height=\"400\" /> ©Catherine dée Auvil / iStockphoto.com[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>\r\nInfuse a little color into your world by decorating with an artist’s canvas! Purchase a few pre-stretched and primed canvases at your local arts and crafts supply store. Use these as your seasonal accent pieces! Kids can finish them in several ways:\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Wallpaper them:</b> Have you ever seen abandoned wallpaper books at your local paint and wall coverings store? Often, these retailers pile up discontinued wallpaper sample books available free to any takers. Here’s your chance to use small samples for a big effect.</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para\">Choose a few wallpaper samples in complementing colors and let them cover the canvases. Depending on their age, you might have to help with the measuring, cutting and pasting.!</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Attach objects to them.</b> A spoon, knife, fork, pine cone, leaf, or other objet d’art can be tied or glued to the center of a blank canvas for a three-dimensional piece of art. Change the objects to reflect each season.</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para Remember\">You can paint, paper, or attach and reattach findings to them for each season. Because canvases are inexpensive, you can replace them when needed or add to your collection as desired. Use these little pieces of art to color block a wall or use where you’d normally place a picture.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nChildren would also enjoy the following holiday decorating projects:\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Gather autumn leaves:</b> Rake and create! Freshly fallen leaves are perfect for spreading out on a table around candles and centerpieces or stringing one on top of the other for a stacked leaf garland. To help get everyone psyched up, be sure to rake up a separate pile of leaves that the kids, and the kid in you, can take a tumble in. The plus? You get your yard raked.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Create centerpieces:</b> Gather an assortment of mini pumpkins, gourds, nuts, candles, and baskets or plates for each child. Place a large pillar candle in the middle of the basket or plate and then let each child start placing the items around the base of the candles until her she gets the desired look.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Frame your children’s art:</b> Find some simple frames that complement your décor and give the frames a special place in your home, which can be a corner in the family room.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Decorate the infamous “children’s table” at Thanksgiving with children’s art. </b>Better yet, display it on the dessert table.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>","blurb":"","authors":[{"authorId":9336,"name":"Bryan Miller","slug":"bryan-miller","description":" <p><b>Marie Rama</b> has worked as a professional pastry chef and recipe developer for numerous food companies and associations. 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Cooking and carving your turkey can be simple tasks, with these easy-to-follow instructions.\r\n\r\nIn this recipe, the stuffing is baked separately, not in the turkey. You can also choose to stuff the turkey with stuffing and bake it. Just spoon stuffing loosely into the cavity right before cooking, and then tie the legs together. Increase the cooking time (as shown in the accompanying table) to allow time for the stuffing to heat thoroughly. Before serving, scoop the stuffing into a serving bowl.\r\n<h3>Roast turkey recipe</h3>\r\n<strong>Tools: </strong>Chef's knife, vegetable peeler, large roasting pan, roasting rack, meat thermometer (unless the turkey comes with one), kitchen string or twine, carving board\r\n\r\n<strong>Preparation time: </strong>15 minutes\r\n\r\n<strong>Cooking time: </strong>3 to 3-1/2 hours (for a 12-pound turkey)\r\n\r\n<strong>Yield: </strong>12 servings\r\n\r\n<strong>Ingredients:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>1 fresh or thawed frozen turkey (about 12 pounds)</li>\r\n \t<li>1 medium yellow onion, quartered</li>\r\n \t<li>2 carrots, peeled and quartered</li>\r\n \t<li>2 large cloves garlic, crushed</li>\r\n \t<li>2 tablespoons vegetable oil</li>\r\n \t<li>Salt and pepper</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Instructions:</strong>\r\n<p class=\"number\">1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F, with the oven rack on the lowest rung.</p>\r\n<p class=\"number\">2. Set a wire roasting rack in a large roasting pan. Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey cavity and reserve for the stock; discard the liver. (While the turkey is roasting, you can prepare a quick turkey stock with the giblets and neck if you're making homemade gravy). Remove any excess fat from the turkey. Rinse the turkey inside and out with cold water and pat dry.</p>\r\n<p class=\"number\">3. Place in the turkey cavity the onion, carrots, and garlic. Tie the legs together with kitchen string. If desired, bend the wing tips back and fold them underneath the turkey.</p>\r\n<p class=\"number\">4. Set the turkey, breast side up, on the roasting rack. Rub the turkey all over with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add 1 cup of water to the roasting pan. If using a meat thermometer, insert it into the thickest part of the thigh, close to the body, without touching any bone.</p>\r\n<p class=\"number\">5. Roast for about 3 to 3-1/4 hours, or until the thigh temperature registers 180 degrees F. Add another 1/2 cup of water to the roasting pan if it gets dry. To brown the turkey evenly, turn the pan laterally about midway through the roasting. If the turkey turns brown before the roasting time is over, cover it loosely with aluminum foil to shield the skin. Start checking for doneness during the last 30 minutes of roasting, and baste with the pan drippings two or three times during the last hour.</p>\r\n<p class=\"number\">6. Remove the turkey from the oven, transfer it to a carving board, and cover loosely with aluminum foil, letting it rest for 20 minutes while you make the gravy. Remove the vegetables from the cavity and discard. Carve as shown.</p>\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">For an attractive presentation, garnish the turkey platter with fruits and other attractive produce. Try a heap of fresh cranberries, piles of leafy greens or fresh herbs (such as whole basil), a few kumquats or orange slices, or red and green grapes dusted in sugar.</p>\r\n<strong>Nutritional information:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Per serving, with gravy: </strong>Calories 505 (From Fat 173); Fat 19g (Saturated 6g); Cholesterol 204mg; Sodium 598mg; Carbohydrate 2g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 76g.\r\n\r\n<strong>Per serving, without gravy: </strong>Calories 404 (From Fat 122); Fat 14g (Saturated 4g); Cholesterol 171mg; Sodium 206mg; Carbohydrate 0g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 66g.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >How long should you cook your turkey?</h2>\r\nTurkey roasting times vary by weight of the bird:\r\n<table class=\"article-table\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"7\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr class=\"article-table-row\">\r\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Weight of Turkey</strong></td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Turkey Cooking Time (Unstuffed)</strong></td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Turkey Cooking Time (Stuffed)</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr class=\"article-table-row\">\r\n<td valign=\"top\">8 to 12 pounds</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\">2-3/4 to 3 hours</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\">3 to 3-1/2 hours</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr class=\"article-table-row\">\r\n<td valign=\"top\">12 to 14 pounds</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\">3 to 3-3/4 hours</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\">3-1/4 to 4 hours</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr class=\"article-table-row\">\r\n<td valign=\"top\">14 to 18 pounds</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\">3-3/4 to 4-1/4 hours</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\">4 to 4-1/2 hours</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr class=\"article-table-row\">\r\n<td valign=\"top\">20 to 24 pounds</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\">4-1/2 to 5 hours</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\">4-3/4 to 5-1/4 hours</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p class=\"Warning\">Every year, hundreds of thousands of people wind up in hospital emergency rooms as a result of kitchen accidents involving knives. Many injuries have resulted from time-pressed, hungry people trying to pry apart frozen hamburgers, slicing through hard bagels, or using dull blades that slip. Don't make their mistake! Slice away from your hand, keep your fingers clear of the blades, and don't ever use the palm of your hand as a cutting board. Keep your blade in peak cutting condition by keeping it sharp.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Carving your turkey</h2>\r\nLearning how to carve a turkey properly is important to ensure that you get the most meat and that the portions can be distributed to your guests in an aesthetically pleasing way. For additional tips on carving a turkey, see <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/article/home-auto-hobbies/food-drink/carving/carving-a-turkey-206766/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carving a Turkey</a> or <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-carve-a-turkey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Carve a Turkey video</a> and the illustration below.\r\n<div class=\"figure\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"525\"]<img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/0-07645-7206-7_2101.jpg\" alt=\"\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"550\" border=\"0\" /> Carving a turkey is easy.[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>","description":"Holiday meal planning often includes a main course of roasted turkey, a Thanksgiving favorite baked to a golden bronze and served up with richly flavored and piping hot stuffing. Cooking and carving your turkey can be simple tasks, with these easy-to-follow instructions.\r\n\r\nIn this recipe, the stuffing is baked separately, not in the turkey. You can also choose to stuff the turkey with stuffing and bake it. Just spoon stuffing loosely into the cavity right before cooking, and then tie the legs together. Increase the cooking time (as shown in the accompanying table) to allow time for the stuffing to heat thoroughly. Before serving, scoop the stuffing into a serving bowl.\r\n<h3>Roast turkey recipe</h3>\r\n<strong>Tools: </strong>Chef's knife, vegetable peeler, large roasting pan, roasting rack, meat thermometer (unless the turkey comes with one), kitchen string or twine, carving board\r\n\r\n<strong>Preparation time: </strong>15 minutes\r\n\r\n<strong>Cooking time: </strong>3 to 3-1/2 hours (for a 12-pound turkey)\r\n\r\n<strong>Yield: </strong>12 servings\r\n\r\n<strong>Ingredients:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>1 fresh or thawed frozen turkey (about 12 pounds)</li>\r\n \t<li>1 medium yellow onion, quartered</li>\r\n \t<li>2 carrots, peeled and quartered</li>\r\n \t<li>2 large cloves garlic, crushed</li>\r\n \t<li>2 tablespoons vegetable oil</li>\r\n \t<li>Salt and pepper</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Instructions:</strong>\r\n<p class=\"number\">1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F, with the oven rack on the lowest rung.</p>\r\n<p class=\"number\">2. Set a wire roasting rack in a large roasting pan. Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey cavity and reserve for the stock; discard the liver. (While the turkey is roasting, you can prepare a quick turkey stock with the giblets and neck if you're making homemade gravy). Remove any excess fat from the turkey. Rinse the turkey inside and out with cold water and pat dry.</p>\r\n<p class=\"number\">3. Place in the turkey cavity the onion, carrots, and garlic. Tie the legs together with kitchen string. If desired, bend the wing tips back and fold them underneath the turkey.</p>\r\n<p class=\"number\">4. Set the turkey, breast side up, on the roasting rack. Rub the turkey all over with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add 1 cup of water to the roasting pan. If using a meat thermometer, insert it into the thickest part of the thigh, close to the body, without touching any bone.</p>\r\n<p class=\"number\">5. Roast for about 3 to 3-1/4 hours, or until the thigh temperature registers 180 degrees F. Add another 1/2 cup of water to the roasting pan if it gets dry. To brown the turkey evenly, turn the pan laterally about midway through the roasting. If the turkey turns brown before the roasting time is over, cover it loosely with aluminum foil to shield the skin. Start checking for doneness during the last 30 minutes of roasting, and baste with the pan drippings two or three times during the last hour.</p>\r\n<p class=\"number\">6. Remove the turkey from the oven, transfer it to a carving board, and cover loosely with aluminum foil, letting it rest for 20 minutes while you make the gravy. Remove the vegetables from the cavity and discard. Carve as shown.</p>\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">For an attractive presentation, garnish the turkey platter with fruits and other attractive produce. Try a heap of fresh cranberries, piles of leafy greens or fresh herbs (such as whole basil), a few kumquats or orange slices, or red and green grapes dusted in sugar.</p>\r\n<strong>Nutritional information:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Per serving, with gravy: </strong>Calories 505 (From Fat 173); Fat 19g (Saturated 6g); Cholesterol 204mg; Sodium 598mg; Carbohydrate 2g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 76g.\r\n\r\n<strong>Per serving, without gravy: </strong>Calories 404 (From Fat 122); Fat 14g (Saturated 4g); Cholesterol 171mg; Sodium 206mg; Carbohydrate 0g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 66g.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >How long should you cook your turkey?</h2>\r\nTurkey roasting times vary by weight of the bird:\r\n<table class=\"article-table\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"7\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr class=\"article-table-row\">\r\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Weight of Turkey</strong></td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Turkey Cooking Time (Unstuffed)</strong></td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Turkey Cooking Time (Stuffed)</strong></td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr class=\"article-table-row\">\r\n<td valign=\"top\">8 to 12 pounds</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\">2-3/4 to 3 hours</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\">3 to 3-1/2 hours</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr class=\"article-table-row\">\r\n<td valign=\"top\">12 to 14 pounds</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\">3 to 3-3/4 hours</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\">3-1/4 to 4 hours</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr class=\"article-table-row\">\r\n<td valign=\"top\">14 to 18 pounds</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\">3-3/4 to 4-1/4 hours</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\">4 to 4-1/2 hours</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n<tr class=\"article-table-row\">\r\n<td valign=\"top\">20 to 24 pounds</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\">4-1/2 to 5 hours</td>\r\n<td valign=\"top\">4-3/4 to 5-1/4 hours</td>\r\n</tr>\r\n</tbody>\r\n</table>\r\n<p class=\"Warning\">Every year, hundreds of thousands of people wind up in hospital emergency rooms as a result of kitchen accidents involving knives. Many injuries have resulted from time-pressed, hungry people trying to pry apart frozen hamburgers, slicing through hard bagels, or using dull blades that slip. Don't make their mistake! Slice away from your hand, keep your fingers clear of the blades, and don't ever use the palm of your hand as a cutting board. Keep your blade in peak cutting condition by keeping it sharp.</p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >Carving your turkey</h2>\r\nLearning how to carve a turkey properly is important to ensure that you get the most meat and that the portions can be distributed to your guests in an aesthetically pleasing way. For additional tips on carving a turkey, see <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/article/home-auto-hobbies/food-drink/carving/carving-a-turkey-206766/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carving a Turkey</a> or <a href=\"https://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-carve-a-turkey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Carve a Turkey video</a> and the illustration below.\r\n<div class=\"figure\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"525\"]<img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/0-07645-7206-7_2101.jpg\" alt=\"\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"550\" border=\"0\" /> Carving a turkey is easy.[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div>","blurb":"","authors":[],"primaryCategoryTaxonomy":{"categoryId":33857,"title":"Thanksgiving","slug":"thanksgiving","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33857"}},"secondaryCategoryTaxonomy":{"categoryId":0,"title":null,"slug":null,"_links":null},"tertiaryCategoryTaxonomy":{"categoryId":0,"title":null,"slug":null,"_links":null},"trendingArticles":null,"inThisArticle":[{"label":"How long should you cook your turkey?","target":"#tab1"},{"label":"Carving your turkey","target":"#tab2"}],"relatedArticles":{"fromBook":[{"articleId":271252,"title":"How to Cut a Whole Chicken into Eight Pieces","slug":"how-to-cut-a-whole-chicken-into-eight-pieces","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","food-drink","cooking-baking","general-cooking-baking"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/271252"}},{"articleId":208787,"title":"Cooking Basics For Dummies Cheat Sheet","slug":"cooking-basics-for-dummies-cheat-sheet","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","food-drink","cooking-baking","general-cooking-baking"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/208787"}},{"articleId":203428,"title":"3 Essential Knives for the Home Cook","slug":"3-essential-knives-for-the-home-cook","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","food-drink","cooking-baking","general-cooking-baking"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/203428"}},{"articleId":203427,"title":"7 Specialty Pots and Pans for the Beginning Cook","slug":"7-specialty-pots-and-pans-for-the-beginning-cook","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","food-drink","cooking-baking","general-cooking-baking"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/203427"}},{"articleId":203426,"title":"7 Essential Pots and Pans for the Beginning Cook","slug":"7-essential-pots-and-pans-for-the-beginning-cook","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","food-drink","cooking-baking","general-cooking-baking"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/203426"}}],"fromCategory":[{"articleId":210264,"title":"How to Carve a Turkey (video)","slug":"how-to-carve-a-turkey","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","food-drink","holiday-meals-entertaining","thanksgiving"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/210264"}},{"articleId":195129,"title":"Simple Ideas for Thanksgiving Decorating","slug":"simple-ideas-for-thanksgiving-decorating","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","food-drink","holiday-meals-entertaining","thanksgiving"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/195129"}},{"articleId":172713,"title":"How to Make a Thanksgiving Garland","slug":"how-to-make-a-thanksgiving-garland","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","food-drink","holiday-meals-entertaining","thanksgiving"],"_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/articles/172713"}}]},"hasRelatedBookFromSearch":false,"relatedBook":{"bookId":282110,"slug":"cooking-basics-for-dummies-5th-edition","isbn":"9781119696773","categoryList":["home-auto-hobbies","food-drink","cooking-baking","general-cooking-baking"],"amazon":{"default":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119696771/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wiley01-20","ca":"https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1119696771/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wiley01-20","indigo_ca":"http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-9208661-13710633?url=https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/product/1119696771-item.html&cjsku=978111945484","gb":"https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1119696771/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wiley01-20","de":"https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/1119696771/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=wiley01-20"},"image":{"src":"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/cooking-basics-for-dummies-5th-edition-cover-9781119696773-203x255.jpg","width":203,"height":255},"title":"Cooking Basics For Dummies","testBankPinActivationLink":"","bookOutOfPrint":true,"authorsInfo":"<p><b><b data-author-id=\"9335\">Marie Rama</b></b> has worked as a professional pastry chef and recipe developer for numerous food companies and associations. 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These ideas for garnishes, platters, and more.","noIndex":0,"noFollow":0},"content":"<p class=\"ReviewDate\">You’ve worked hard deciding what foods to serve on Thanksgiving and have chosen the finest ingredients. On Thanksgiving Day, why not create some visual impact with the food you’re going to serve? Here are tips for adding some flair:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Make your own dip bowls: </b>When serving a vegetable tray with dip, try making a bowl out of a red, yellow, or green bell pepper. Simply wash the pepper, cut off the top portion (about 1/4 to 1/2 of it from the top), and remove the insides. Wash the pepper thoroughly with water and allow it to dry. Then fill her up!</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para\">Likewise, when you serve a fruit tray with dip, try using an orange, grapefruit, small cantaloupe, or honeydew melon.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Carve holes in your bread:</b> Breadbaskets or bread bowls are great for serving dips, soups, sandwiches, and individual servings of bread, such as muffins and sliced bread. To make a breadbasket, take a large loaf of bread, cut a circle in the top, and remove its insides. You can also use smaller round loaves of bread, preparing them as you do the larger loaves and using them to serve soup.</p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"imageBlock\" style=\"width: 400px;\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"400\"]<img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/341329.image0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" /> ©Adam Korzeniewski / iStockphoto.com[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div></li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Garnish:</b> Fresh mint sprigs, cilantro, and parsley are the most common garnishes. Place them in the center of the food item, and you won’t go wrong. The addition of the small piece of greenery can have a huge visual impact.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Make special garnishes:</b> To make a tomato rose, first wash and dry a tomato (other than a cherry or grape). Take a sharp paring knife and, starting at the top, gently “peel” the skin off in the same manner you’d peel an apple. Then gently take one end of the peel and start rolling it up to create a rose shape. The end result is a beautiful garnish that will make you look like a pro!</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para\">To fashion a strawberry fan, take a washed and dried strawberry (with the green stem still attached) and, using a paring knife and starting at the bottom, cut thin slices into the strawberry. Slice up to the green stem. Gently fan the pieces of the strawberry out and place it on the food as a garnish.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Break out the baskets:</b> When serving bread, rolls, muffins, chips, or crackers try placing them in a basket that you’ve lined with a color-coordinated napkin. Cookies are also a good choice to serve out of a basket, as long as they’re of the crunchy variety, not chewy. The chewy kind is best served on a platter so they don’t break apart. Eating utensils and napkins can also be served in baskets.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Mask your dishes with leafy greens:</b> Leaf lettuce and kale cover a multitude of ugly platters, plates, and the like. Make sure you thoroughly wash and completely dry each piece of the greens, then line the platter with them and place the food on top.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Borrow Grandma’s paper doilies:</b> When you’re serving a food such as chips, cookies, or anything else that doesn’t belong on a bed of lettuce, line the platter with foil and then place paper doilies on top.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Use baking pans as big platters:</b> Have a large piece of meat to serve and no platter big enough? Use a cookie sheet or a jellyroll pan lined with lettuce.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Vary the heights of food:</b> You can greatly boost your table’s appeal by using various heights with your dishes. For example, use a cake pedestal to serve cookies or a tiered serving dish to serve snacks. With just a little planning, you can give the food a whole new look.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>","description":"<p class=\"ReviewDate\">You’ve worked hard deciding what foods to serve on Thanksgiving and have chosen the finest ingredients. On Thanksgiving Day, why not create some visual impact with the food you’re going to serve? Here are tips for adding some flair:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Make your own dip bowls: </b>When serving a vegetable tray with dip, try making a bowl out of a red, yellow, or green bell pepper. Simply wash the pepper, cut off the top portion (about 1/4 to 1/2 of it from the top), and remove the insides. Wash the pepper thoroughly with water and allow it to dry. Then fill her up!</p>\r\n<p class=\"child-para\">Likewise, when you serve a fruit tray with dip, try using an orange, grapefruit, small cantaloupe, or honeydew melon.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Carve holes in your bread:</b> Breadbaskets or bread bowls are great for serving dips, soups, sandwiches, and individual servings of bread, such as muffins and sliced bread. To make a breadbasket, take a large loaf of bread, cut a circle in the top, and remove its insides. You can also use smaller round loaves of bread, preparing them as you do the larger loaves and using them to serve soup.</p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"imageBlock\" style=\"width: 400px;\">\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"400\"]<img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/341329.image0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" /> ©Adam Korzeniewski / iStockphoto.com[/caption]\r\n\r\n</div></li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Garnish:</b> Fresh mint sprigs, cilantro, and parsley are the most common garnishes. Place them in the center of the food item, and you won’t go wrong. The addition of the small piece of greenery can have a huge visual impact.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Make special garnishes:</b> To make a tomato rose, first wash and dry a tomato (other than a cherry or grape). Take a sharp paring knife and, starting at the top, gently “peel” the skin off in the same manner you’d peel an apple. 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Beer Beer For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 01-10-2023

Quality beer is widely available and relatively inexpensive, but choosing among all the various styles can be a little confusing without some help. A little beer knowledge can turn a daunting experience into an enjoyable one. Start with a list of handy beer descriptors, along with some great beer styles and brands to try. Then check out some pointers for buying, serving, tasting, evaluating, and dining with beer.

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Greens & Grains How To Make a Cold Soba and Edamame Salad

Article / Updated 12-20-2022

Most dinner plans start with a protein, pair it with a starch, and then add a vegetable. Why not combine the starch and vegetable instead? This delicious and satisfying soba noodle and edamame bean salad takes the guesswork out of your side dishes and makes the side dish the star of the plate. As you're making this salad, keep in mind that soba noodles are gluten-free because they’re made from buckwheat. They must be cooled quickly or the noodles will clump together. If you’re preparing these for someone who must eat gluten-free, be sure to check the label. Sometimes food manufacturers cut costs by adding wheat to the noodles. Preparation time: About 10 minutes Cooking time: 4 minutes Yield: Eight servings Ingredients 4 ounces soba noodles 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup orange marmalade 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 teaspoon grated garlic 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced on the bias 1/2 cup grated carrots 1 cup shelled edamame 1 cup thinly sliced purple cabbage 1 cup canned-in-water mandarin oranges, drained 2 cups fried wonton noodles 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds Directions In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the soba noodles, stirring to submerge. Cook according to package instructions, about 2 to 4 minutes. While the soba noodles are cooking, ready an ice bath. Strain the cooked soba noodles and immediately submerge them into the ice bath, stirring to quickly cool the noodles. Next, in a serving bowl whisk together the vinegar, marmalade, vegetable oil, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, lime juice, and soy sauce. Add the cucumbers, carrots, edamame, cabbage, and mandarin oranges, stirring to combine. Strain the cold soba noodles. Add the soba noodles to the vegetables, tossing to coat. Add the fried wonton noodles and sesame seeds, tossing to mix the salad. Serve immediately. Serve with teriyaki chicken, ribs, or barbecue chicken. Per serving: Calories 231 (From Fat 93); Fat 10g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 404mg; Carbohydrate 32g (Dietary Fiber 3g); Protein 6g. To vary the recipe, you can add thinly sliced red or orange bell pepper, green onion, chopped peanuts or cashews, and roasted sweet potatoes.

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Greens & Grains How To Make a Cobb Salad

Article / Updated 12-20-2022

Cobb salads are decorative in design, so they're as colorful and beautiful as they are delicious. Place the toppings in lines or around the edges, or toss it all together if you prefer! You can vary the Cobb salad by adding sliced cucumbers, chopped bell pepper, grated carrot, or croutons, too. For this recipe, the chicken breast can be marinated up to eight hours. If you prefer grilled chicken, grill for 8 to 10 minutes on each side over medium-high heat until cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Preparation time: About 30 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Yield: Eight servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons honey 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon cracked pepper 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 8 slices bacon, crumbled or chopped 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1 ripe avocado, cubed 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or grated cheddar cheese 2 green onions, thinly sliced Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Transfer 1 cup of this salad dressing to another bowl, and place the chicken breasts into that bowl. Allow the chicken to marinade for 30 minutes, flipping to coat both sides of the chicken. Meanwhile, place the bacon on the parchment paper and bake until crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove the bacon from the parchment paper, and add the marinated chicken breasts. Bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 20 minutes. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes; then cube the chicken into small, bite-size pieces. In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with the remaining dressing. Adjust the salt and pepper as needed. With tongs, remove the dressed lettuce to a serving plate. In lines, top with the eggs, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, onions, crumbled bacon, and chicken. Serve immediately. Per serving: Calories 432 (From Fat 348); Fat 39g (Saturated 8g); Cholesterol 117mg; Sodium 644mg; Carbohydrate 6g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 16g.

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Food Prep Tools Time-Saving Tools for Making Delicious Salads

Article / Updated 12-05-2022

Not another kitchen gadget, right? Overall, I am a fan of an excellent knife and solid cutting board for most salad recipes. Tools can help with storage and preparation techniques, and they can enhance your use of ingredients. When you’re making a salad, you don’t need much — just a good knife, a solid cutting board, and a fun way to serve your salad. Those are the basics. But if you want to create some cool cuts or create salads that have roasted or spiralized vegetables, you may want to grab some more tools. If you love stocking up on kitchen gadgets, use this list as your excuse to cut loose! But you don’t need all the fancy tools to make a successful salad. Useful tools for great salads You can find each of the following items (listed roughly in order from most important to least important) at Williams-Sonoma or on Amazon: Chef’s knife: A 6- or 8-inch chef’s knife is ideal for many tasks when you’re making salads. Top-rated knife brands include Mercer, Opinel, Victorinox, Wüsthof, and Zwilling. Keep in mind: One good knife is better than a bunch of cheap knives. Cutting board: Many people keep a couple of different colored cutting boards on hand to identify what they use them for — for example, green for produce, red for meats, and white for breads.The advantage of plastic cutting boards is that they’re usually dishwasher safe. Wood cutting boards are my favorite, though, and I oil mine with mineral oil every couple of weeks to keep the boards in top shape. IKEA has inexpensive wood cutting boards; if you keep wood cutting boards oiled, they’ll hold up to heavy use. Plus, wood cutting boards break down in landfills, unlike plastic. Paring knife: A paring knife is handy for smaller knife skills or hand peeling. Tongs: A variety of sizes exist. In my kitchen, I keep three sets of tongs on hand for turning meats or tofu in a frying pan, grilling, and tossing salads. Salad spinner: Salad spinners really help prolong the life of your greens. Wash them as soon as you get them and spin them dry to have lettuce ready any day of the week. OXO makes a small salad spinner that’s a great starting point. Food processor: Whether I’m whipping up a dressing or slicing vegetables, I regularly use my food processor. I’ve had a Cuisinart food processor for almost 30 years, and it still works well. You can find less expensive brands and more expensive brands — just consider your budget and what works best for your kitchen space. Bread knife: A well-made serrated knife is great for slicing your favorite crusty French bread to serve with your salad. Vegetable peeler: A multifunctional peeler can help with finite cuts, such as a julienne. The Deiss PRO Dual Julienne and Vegetable Peeler is well rated and can be found on Amazon. Mandoline slicing tool: I have owned both a giant mandoline and a hand-held version, but I prefer a simple hand-held mandolin. The OXO Good Grips Simple Mandoline Slicer is easy to use and is dishwasher safe. Be mindful and use the guard when using a mandoline — even experienced chefs have cut the tips of fingers on a mandoline. Spiralizer: You can make zoodles (vegetable noodles) or curly fries in an instant with a spiralizer. The Spiralizer 7-Blade Vegetable Slicer has earned top marks but is bulky and large. Look for one that fits in your kitchen and works well for your preferred vegetables. Read the reviews before making a purchase. Blender: Blenders can be good when whipping up larger batches of dressings or blending soups. If you have a food processor, you may not need a blender. Sheet pans: While I was living in Europe, I fell in love with cast-iron and heavy black steel pans. I like how these are versatile and can be used on the stovetop, on a grill, or in the oven. Cast iron also heats evenly. Aluminum pans are lightweight and easy to use in the oven. USA Pan Bakeware is a good brand for lightweight baking sheets and can be found on Amazon. Digital thermometer: Many people still cut into meat to check for doneness, but I always encourage the use of a meat thermometer to check for doneness instead. A digital thermometer is inexpensive (ranging from $15 to $30) and quickly registers temperature, giving you an accurate measurement of the food’s internal temperature. Taking advantage of a multicooker Rice, grains, and legumes — important parts of many salad recipes — can be made to perfection in a multicooker, like an Instant Pot, for example. Making grains or legumes in bulk and freezing them will help future meals come together quickly. Multicookers are particularly useful when making bowl meals, which often have a grain, a legume, and raw and roasted vegetables with a dressing.

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Jewish Holidays How to Make Light and Crispy Potato Latkes

Article / Updated 12-02-2022

Ideal latkes (potato pancakes) are lacy and crisp — and this recipe delivers. Delicious potato latkes are a Hanukkah tradition in many Jewish families, but they're always a hit at any kind of party, at dinners, or as a savory snack. Serve them with applesauce, sour cream, or yogurt. In kosher kitchens, sour cream is not served with latkes if they accompany meat or poultry dishes, but you may find applesauce on the table. Usually, you don’t need additional toppings for latkes when they are companions for main dishes like stews or any that come with a sauce. You simply spoon some of the sauce over the latkes, too. Light and Crispy Latkes (Potato Pancakes) Special tool: Food processor with large grating disc or hand grater Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Yield: 4 servings (12 to 15 pancakes) Keeping kosher: Pareve 1-1/4 pounds large potatoes, peeled 1 medium onion 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup vegetable oil, more if needed Using coarse grating disc of a food processor or large holes of a hand grater, grate potatoes and onions, alternating them. Transfer the mixture to a colander. Squeeze mixture by handfuls to press out as much liquid as possible; discard liquid. Put potato-onion mixture in a bowl. Add egg, salt, pepper, flour, and baking powder. Heat 1/2 cup oil in a deep heavy 10- to 12-inch skillet. For each pancake, add about 2 tablespoons of potato mixture to pan. Add 3 or 4 more pancakes. Flatten with back of a spoon so that each measures 2-1/2 inches. Fry over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Using 2 pancake turners, turn them carefully. Fry second side about 4 minutes, or until pancakes are golden brown and crisp. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Stir potato mixture before frying each new batch. If all the oil is absorbed during frying, add 2 or 3 tablespoons more oil to pan. Serve hot.

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Thanksgiving 10 Stress-Reducing Thanksgiving Prep Tips

Article / Updated 11-18-2022

Listen to the article:Download audio Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Guess what? It’s actually possible to host a fantastic Thanksgiving meal and not get completely stressed out! Try these Thanksgiving hosting tips, which come from several excellent articles on Dummies.com. And, have a happy, fun, yet peaceful, holiday. Find even more great advice in our “Have a Beautiful (and Tasty) Thanksgiving” collection. Carefully determine your menu: Start planning as early as you can and consider what you’d love to do versus what’s actually feasible. Plan to have a couple of items that are more difficult and take more time, and a few items that are quick and easy. Include room in your meal budget for beverages: Don’t forget the soda; wine, beer, spirits, and mixes; and maybe some hot drinks, like cozy hot apple cider with cinnamon sticks (maybe even spiked with some rum for the adults). And don’t forget the ice! Prepare some items in advance: The more side dishes and appetizers you can prepare in advance, the easier the big day will be. Here's a solid list of make-ahead Thanksgiving dishes you can prepare before the holidays. Follow a tried-and-true recipe for your turkey: There’s a time for experimentation in cooking and a time when you’re having 10 people over for dinner and you need to get it right. This would be the latter. Don’t be a hero: Ask for help, and the trick is knowing when you need it. Be realistic; if you simply have too much to do, make some calls. Can a family member make one of the side dishes or pick up the soda? People love being needed, and the goal is to have a fun, delicious Thanksgiving! Add color and style to your platter: An easy way to create a beautiful turkey platter presentation is to garnish around the edges with a few different types of fruits and vegetables, such as: cranberries, small apples, a pomegranate sliced in half, piles of leafy greens or fresh herbs (like whole basil), and red and green grapes. Set up early: If possible, get your decorating done and table set at least a day before Thanksgiving. It’s one less thing you’ll have to worry about on the holiday. Ensure you have the essentials: Your shopping list should include supplies for your dinner party, including paper napkins, paper towels, disposable dinnerware (if you don’t have enough glasses, plates, silverware, etc.), pot holders and trivets, and containers for leftovers. Take a timeout: On Thanksgiving Day, build some downtime into your preparations. Your mind and body will work better if you can take a break. For 15 minutes or a half hour, put your feet up, watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV, read an article, or just stare out the window. Involve the kids: Getting your kids involved in preparing for the holiday is good for you and them. Depending on their ages, kids can help with setting the table, decorating, helping guests, and cleanup. Older children can help with cooking tasks and the drivers can help with shopping.

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General Cooking & Baking Salad Recipes For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 11-15-2022

Listen to the article:Download audio When crafting that perfect salad, you need to know how to select the best green for the bowl and whisk up a simple and delicious salad dressing. If you’re in a hurry, you need tips for pulling together a quick and easy salad, too. Get your salad bowls ready — here are some tips to get started!

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Holiday Meals & Entertaining Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas to Share with Kids

Article / Updated 11-01-2022

Thanksgiving really lends itself to inexpensive decorating, which is nice because we all know what a chunk the upcoming holidays can take out of the old budget. It's also a wonderful holiday to share decorating with kids. Nature provides the most wonderful decorating materials for free. A quick trip to the backyard, a farmers market, or the park can sometimes give you everything you need to decorate gracefully and sufficiently. Infuse a little color into your world by decorating with an artist’s canvas! Purchase a few pre-stretched and primed canvases at your local arts and crafts supply store. Use these as your seasonal accent pieces! Kids can finish them in several ways: Wallpaper them: Have you ever seen abandoned wallpaper books at your local paint and wall coverings store? Often, these retailers pile up discontinued wallpaper sample books available free to any takers. Here’s your chance to use small samples for a big effect. Choose a few wallpaper samples in complementing colors and let them cover the canvases. Depending on their age, you might have to help with the measuring, cutting and pasting.! Attach objects to them. A spoon, knife, fork, pine cone, leaf, or other objet d’art can be tied or glued to the center of a blank canvas for a three-dimensional piece of art. Change the objects to reflect each season. You can paint, paper, or attach and reattach findings to them for each season. Because canvases are inexpensive, you can replace them when needed or add to your collection as desired. Use these little pieces of art to color block a wall or use where you’d normally place a picture. Children would also enjoy the following holiday decorating projects: Gather autumn leaves: Rake and create! Freshly fallen leaves are perfect for spreading out on a table around candles and centerpieces or stringing one on top of the other for a stacked leaf garland. To help get everyone psyched up, be sure to rake up a separate pile of leaves that the kids, and the kid in you, can take a tumble in. The plus? You get your yard raked. Create centerpieces: Gather an assortment of mini pumpkins, gourds, nuts, candles, and baskets or plates for each child. Place a large pillar candle in the middle of the basket or plate and then let each child start placing the items around the base of the candles until her she gets the desired look. Frame your children’s art: Find some simple frames that complement your décor and give the frames a special place in your home, which can be a corner in the family room. Decorate the infamous “children’s table” at Thanksgiving with children’s art. Better yet, display it on the dessert table.

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Thanksgiving Roasting and Carving a Turkey with Ease

Article / Updated 10-31-2022

Holiday meal planning often includes a main course of roasted turkey, a Thanksgiving favorite baked to a golden bronze and served up with richly flavored and piping hot stuffing. Cooking and carving your turkey can be simple tasks, with these easy-to-follow instructions. In this recipe, the stuffing is baked separately, not in the turkey. You can also choose to stuff the turkey with stuffing and bake it. Just spoon stuffing loosely into the cavity right before cooking, and then tie the legs together. Increase the cooking time (as shown in the accompanying table) to allow time for the stuffing to heat thoroughly. Before serving, scoop the stuffing into a serving bowl. Roast turkey recipe Tools: Chef's knife, vegetable peeler, large roasting pan, roasting rack, meat thermometer (unless the turkey comes with one), kitchen string or twine, carving board Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 3 to 3-1/2 hours (for a 12-pound turkey) Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: 1 fresh or thawed frozen turkey (about 12 pounds) 1 medium yellow onion, quartered 2 carrots, peeled and quartered 2 large cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt and pepper Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F, with the oven rack on the lowest rung. 2. Set a wire roasting rack in a large roasting pan. Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey cavity and reserve for the stock; discard the liver. (While the turkey is roasting, you can prepare a quick turkey stock with the giblets and neck if you're making homemade gravy). Remove any excess fat from the turkey. Rinse the turkey inside and out with cold water and pat dry. 3. Place in the turkey cavity the onion, carrots, and garlic. Tie the legs together with kitchen string. If desired, bend the wing tips back and fold them underneath the turkey. 4. Set the turkey, breast side up, on the roasting rack. Rub the turkey all over with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add 1 cup of water to the roasting pan. If using a meat thermometer, insert it into the thickest part of the thigh, close to the body, without touching any bone. 5. Roast for about 3 to 3-1/4 hours, or until the thigh temperature registers 180 degrees F. Add another 1/2 cup of water to the roasting pan if it gets dry. To brown the turkey evenly, turn the pan laterally about midway through the roasting. If the turkey turns brown before the roasting time is over, cover it loosely with aluminum foil to shield the skin. Start checking for doneness during the last 30 minutes of roasting, and baste with the pan drippings two or three times during the last hour. 6. Remove the turkey from the oven, transfer it to a carving board, and cover loosely with aluminum foil, letting it rest for 20 minutes while you make the gravy. Remove the vegetables from the cavity and discard. Carve as shown. For an attractive presentation, garnish the turkey platter with fruits and other attractive produce. Try a heap of fresh cranberries, piles of leafy greens or fresh herbs (such as whole basil), a few kumquats or orange slices, or red and green grapes dusted in sugar. Nutritional information: Per serving, with gravy: Calories 505 (From Fat 173); Fat 19g (Saturated 6g); Cholesterol 204mg; Sodium 598mg; Carbohydrate 2g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 76g. Per serving, without gravy: Calories 404 (From Fat 122); Fat 14g (Saturated 4g); Cholesterol 171mg; Sodium 206mg; Carbohydrate 0g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 66g. How long should you cook your turkey? Turkey roasting times vary by weight of the bird: Weight of Turkey Turkey Cooking Time (Unstuffed) Turkey Cooking Time (Stuffed) 8 to 12 pounds 2-3/4 to 3 hours 3 to 3-1/2 hours 12 to 14 pounds 3 to 3-3/4 hours 3-1/4 to 4 hours 14 to 18 pounds 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 hours 4 to 4-1/2 hours 20 to 24 pounds 4-1/2 to 5 hours 4-3/4 to 5-1/4 hours Every year, hundreds of thousands of people wind up in hospital emergency rooms as a result of kitchen accidents involving knives. Many injuries have resulted from time-pressed, hungry people trying to pry apart frozen hamburgers, slicing through hard bagels, or using dull blades that slip. Don't make their mistake! Slice away from your hand, keep your fingers clear of the blades, and don't ever use the palm of your hand as a cutting board. Keep your blade in peak cutting condition by keeping it sharp. Carving your turkey Learning how to carve a turkey properly is important to ensure that you get the most meat and that the portions can be distributed to your guests in an aesthetically pleasing way. For additional tips on carving a turkey, see Carving a Turkey or How to Carve a Turkey video and the illustration below.

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Parties & Celebrations Adding Visual Appeal to Your Thanksgiving Meal

Article / Updated 10-26-2022

You’ve worked hard deciding what foods to serve on Thanksgiving and have chosen the finest ingredients. On Thanksgiving Day, why not create some visual impact with the food you’re going to serve? Here are tips for adding some flair: Make your own dip bowls: When serving a vegetable tray with dip, try making a bowl out of a red, yellow, or green bell pepper. Simply wash the pepper, cut off the top portion (about 1/4 to 1/2 of it from the top), and remove the insides. Wash the pepper thoroughly with water and allow it to dry. Then fill her up! Likewise, when you serve a fruit tray with dip, try using an orange, grapefruit, small cantaloupe, or honeydew melon. Carve holes in your bread: Breadbaskets or bread bowls are great for serving dips, soups, sandwiches, and individual servings of bread, such as muffins and sliced bread. To make a breadbasket, take a large loaf of bread, cut a circle in the top, and remove its insides. You can also use smaller round loaves of bread, preparing them as you do the larger loaves and using them to serve soup. Garnish: Fresh mint sprigs, cilantro, and parsley are the most common garnishes. Place them in the center of the food item, and you won’t go wrong. The addition of the small piece of greenery can have a huge visual impact. Make special garnishes: To make a tomato rose, first wash and dry a tomato (other than a cherry or grape). Take a sharp paring knife and, starting at the top, gently “peel” the skin off in the same manner you’d peel an apple. Then gently take one end of the peel and start rolling it up to create a rose shape. The end result is a beautiful garnish that will make you look like a pro! To fashion a strawberry fan, take a washed and dried strawberry (with the green stem still attached) and, using a paring knife and starting at the bottom, cut thin slices into the strawberry. Slice up to the green stem. Gently fan the pieces of the strawberry out and place it on the food as a garnish. Break out the baskets: When serving bread, rolls, muffins, chips, or crackers try placing them in a basket that you’ve lined with a color-coordinated napkin. Cookies are also a good choice to serve out of a basket, as long as they’re of the crunchy variety, not chewy. The chewy kind is best served on a platter so they don’t break apart. Eating utensils and napkins can also be served in baskets. Mask your dishes with leafy greens: Leaf lettuce and kale cover a multitude of ugly platters, plates, and the like. Make sure you thoroughly wash and completely dry each piece of the greens, then line the platter with them and place the food on top. Borrow Grandma’s paper doilies: When you’re serving a food such as chips, cookies, or anything else that doesn’t belong on a bed of lettuce, line the platter with foil and then place paper doilies on top. Use baking pans as big platters: Have a large piece of meat to serve and no platter big enough? Use a cookie sheet or a jellyroll pan lined with lettuce. Vary the heights of food: You can greatly boost your table’s appeal by using various heights with your dishes. For example, use a cake pedestal to serve cookies or a tiered serving dish to serve snacks. With just a little planning, you can give the food a whole new look.

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