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Thanksgiving Hosting Ideas

Corduroy’s Thanksgiving $3.95 Corduroy is hosting a festive Thanksgiving dinner for his friends. They watch a Thanksgiving Day parade, then it’s time to eat. But first, Corduroy and his friends each say what they are thankful for. This brightly colored, shaped board book is perfect for the youngest fans of Corduroy, one of the best-loved characters in children’s books for nearly 40 years.

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Thanksgiving 101 $10.99 Every fourth Thursday of November, Americans open their homes to friends and families. But when was the last time most of us made dinner for such a big crowd? With Thanksgiving 101 by your side, preparing for the holiday will be a pleasure. With step-by-step instructions for classic Thanksgiving dishes, as well as new twists on old favorites, this book will become gravy-stained in its first outing. Whether you’re looking for new ways to cook turkey; traditional trimmings, chutneys, or chowders; a vegetarian entrÉe; or fresh ideas for regional classics, including Cajun-or Italian-inspired tastes, Thanksgiving 101 serves up a delicious education for novice and experienced cooks alike. And cooks will turn to these dishes all year long whenever they are throwing a big party. With foolproof recipes, detailed menu timetables, and down-to-earth advice, Thanksgiving 101 is the holiday cook’s best friend.

Hosting a Library Mystery $40 Elizabeth Karle capitalizes on our delight of the genre through this unique, interactive programming guide. Karle’s innovative and interactive ideas will coax children on a quest to learn about pirates, college students to uncover the research tools needed for class, or new patrons to discover the riches of the library’s collection.

Cooking Up Deep Fried Turkey Safely

October is a great time to have a practice session making deep fried turkey before the big event at Thanksgiving. If you don't have any experience deep frying a turkey, then it's a good idea to have some practice. You can still serve turkey in October with lots of time to clear up the leftovers before Thanksgiving.

So go retrieve the turkey fryer from wherever you left it - the attic, the basement, the garage - and get it all cleaned up and ready. If you don't already have one, you can find lots of ones to choose from online Buying the cooking oil is your next step. The most recommend oil is peanut oil, but be certain that no one has a peanut allergy. It's also a good time to look up some recipes for some dry rubs you might want to season your turkey with.

Now let's get the trial run started. You don't really want to wait until the pressure of Thanksgiving Day to try deep frying a turkey for the first time. It's a time to be thankful for your good fortune, friends and family. Not a time to stress over how to cook your turkey.

If you deep fry a turkey more than a month early you'll be much more comfortable doing it Thanksgiving Trust me, as you'll be dealing with five gallons of boiling oil, you're going to want to feel pretty confident.

Getting things ready also means checking that your propane tank is full and making sure you have a fully charged fire extinguisher handy. Now get together all the equipment and accessories and don't forget your goggles and your gloves. Keep everything together so it's easy to find for Thanksgiving as well.

Don't forget that when you deep fry your turkey there aren't going to be any drippings you can use to make gravy. So you need to decide how you're going to make gravy. You can boil the neck and giblets to make broth for the gravy. Or, you can use ready-made gravy from a can or a packet. A deep fried turkey is really juicy, but odds are that you and your guests would still like to have a traditional gravy. Be sure to plan ahead.

If you're a seasoned pro or a nervous novice, having a practice session just makes a lot of sense. Being sure of your skills will allow you to relax and enjoy Thanksgiving. The more you can prepare ahead of time, the smoother your day will be and that's certainly something to be thankful for.

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Royal Caribbean Holiday & Entertaining Cookbook $5.92 With millions of well-pampered guests who have enjoyed the superior hospitality provided aboard Royal Caribbean International ships, you could say the cruise line knows what it takes to be the perfect host. Now its Master Chef and guru of entertaining, Rudi Sodamin, is providing his time-tested secrets for planning, preparing, and presenting the perfect holiday fare and creating a celebratory atmosphere. Chef Sodamin's talent, culinary mastery, and energy are evident throughout this lively volume. You will be inspired by his passion for entertaining family and friends--and the ships' guests. The Royal Caribbean International Holiday & Entertainment Cookbook provides detailed menus for delectable holiday and special-occasion meals. In addition, there are a wealth of imaginative tips to create the perfect ambiance, with place setting, centerpiece, decorating, and lighting ideas tailored to each celebration. The gorgeous food photography and colorful, fun design enhance the recipes and suggestions provided. Set the stage for an intimate and romantic Valentine's Day with special lighting, tableware, and linens and a luscious menu of seafood risotto, tenderloin in a peppery sauce, and chocolate dipped fruit. Throw a fun-filled summer soiree that will transport guests to an exotic location--if only for one night--with refreshing fare and fruity rum-based cocktails. Create the perfect Thanksgiving feast--fool-proof roasted turkey with cornbread and sausage stuffing, butternut squash soup, cranberry relish, and brandied pumpkin pie--in a setting that exudes the autumn season. Hosting holiday celebrations and parties should be fun. This enthusiastic volume helps make itso.

Somebody Stole the Cornbread from My Dressing: A Hilarious Comparison Between the North and South Through Recipes and Recollections $10.41 Used - Somebody Stole the Cornbread from My Dressing answers the "what to serve" question for anyone who is planning a special occasion - or just dinner. Combining great ingredients that can be found at every grocery store with tons of laughs, Susanne Reed and Elizabeth Heiskell give readers ideas for hosting the perfect tailgate, bridal shower, baby shower, Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve, and more.