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The season's loaded with nights that are famous for reuniting with friends and family, like Thanksgiving Eve. That usually means—lively celebrations! Spirits expert Camper English shows Every Day with Rachael Ray how to play the nights right to stay in tip-top shape for the next day's events.
This caipirinha'll go down slower without a straw.
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
1. If you go out drinking and haven't had dinner, pick up a slice of pepperoni pizza. Protein, fat and carbs slow alcohol absorption and will give you an energy boost for the big night out.
COLLECT A DRINK
2. The first drink goes down the fastest, so start with water or stomach-soothing ginger ale.
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With all the planning and fussing over Thanksgiving, it's time to give yourself a break. Tonight, pick up a rotisserie chicken on the way home from work—or, this weekend, stash an extra one in the fridge—and you can easily turn out one or more of these six last-minute, no-stress dinners.
BISCUIT-TOPPED CHICKEN STEW RECIPE:
In a large skillet, cook 1 chopped onion in a little oil. Stir in the meat from 1 rotisserie chicken, a 10-ounce bag frozen peas and carrots and a 26-ounce can cream of mushroom soup. Pour into a baking dish and top with a 16-ounce can prepared biscuit dough. Bake until the biscuits are browned, then cover and bake 5 minutes more. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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These may not seem like the most exciting tools on the kitchen shelf, but meat thermometers are the secret to keeping turkeys and roasts nice and juicy. Whether you're a cook who only uses it at Thanksgiving, or a master roaster who likes a play-by-play temperature reading, see our top five picks. Pretty hot, if you ask us. Read More »
Insert your meat thermometer into the turkey thigh and avoid touching the bone for the clearest read.
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We asked Joshua Wesson, co-founder of Best Cellars wine stores, how to solve our two most-pressing wine dilemmas this time of year: what to bring and what to serve. As Rach says, "Joshua does for wine what I do for food—he makes it accessible and fun." Read More »
Choosing wine is easier than you think! Start with what you like.
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If you're not planning a big Thanksgiving this year, try one of Rachael's 30-Minute Meals: Pick up all the ingredients in one quick trip to the store, carve out a half hour to get dinner ready—then, give thanks! Read More »
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Sixty-nine percent of people buy their birds frozen, according to a poll by the National Turkey Federation. These 5 tips will help cut down on thaw and prep time for your basic Butterball. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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Before you frost your cake or à-la-mode your pie, teach your whipped cream new tricks! You don't even need a recipe; here are six of our favorite combos, which are easy to mix up at the last minute. Read More »
Our Cranberry Chocolate Cake recipe calls for Rummy Whipped Cream (yum).
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Eating out on Saturday night is the best part of the weekend. Or is it? Meals at home are just as memorable when you steal these restaurant secrets. Read More »
Eat Out at Home
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Whether you're the host or the guest, consider this your cheat sheet for what goes where on a crowded table.
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Every Day with Rachael Ray place setting
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Our Thanksgiving stuffing contest winners share their prize recipes for easy Mushroom Stuffing, seasonal Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing, southern-style Black-Eyed Pea and Cornbread Stuffing and more. Read More »
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