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A Toasty Thanksgiving Menu & Table Decorations for 6 Guests
From Jeanne Benedict’s book Sophisticated Entertaining. In keeping with the spirit of this holiday occasion, my annual thanks given to our dinner guests, is as follows, “Thank-you to all the confirmed...
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Thanksgiving Table Centerpiece: Petite Pumpkins
This Thanksgiving holiday centerpiece idea couldn’t be easier! If you are setting it up in the foyer go for a grand glass vase and keep it simple and elegant on your Thanksgiving table so guests can...
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Rum & Cherry Cornbread Stuffing
Not being huge fan of celery, I am forever on the look out for stuffing recipes that omit this staple ingredient. I also find that turkey sausage blends nicely with the sweeter flavors of cherry and...
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Grand Marnier Roasted Turkey
Can you remember the first time you cooked the bird? What an awesome task that seemed to be. A marinade is a must on poultry, especially when the anticipated cooking time is over two hours. This Grand...
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Anise Pecan Yams
These yams pack quite a punch. Sambuca gives this dish a sweet herbal edge with the essence of licorice. This recipe is featured in Toasty Thanksgiving Menu and Table Decor for 6 Guests. 5 lbs. yams,...
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Cranberry Orange Relish
As an alternative to canned cranberry sauce, serve a tart, delicious relish laced with spirit. This recipe is featured in Toasty Thanksgiving Menu and Table Decor for 6 Guests. 1 1/2 lbs. fresh...
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Irish Cream Pumpkin Pie
Baileys Original Irish Cream is the number one liqueur in the world for good reason. Its superior flavor is an excellent enhancement for this popular Thanksgiving dessert. For an extra boost top off...
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Thanksgiving Centerpiece from my DIY Network Show: Legume Pave’ Pumpkins and...
Pave’ is usually a jeweler’s technique of clustering tiny gems or stones on to a ring, pendant, or brooch. I thought this artisan style would look great with dried beans, lentils, and legumes as a...
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Thanksgiving Pumpkin Topiary from my DIY Network Show (video)
Illuminated pumpkin topiaries are a gorgeous way to decorate your front doorway or fireplace for Thanksgiving. On the “Harvest Party” episode of my TV show “Weekend Entertaining” on the DIY Network, I...
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First for Women Magazine Article with Jeanne’s Tips for Thanksgiving Decor
I had the pleasure of meeting the fabulous “First for Women” magazine team a few years ago during a media visit for Country Crock. They recently contacted me about sharing some Thanksgiving decorating...
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White Chocolate Covered Brie with Cranberry Rosemary Chutney
Without fail, this dish garners the most rave reviews and recipe requests from my friends! There’s something about the offbeat combination of white chocolate covering a wheel of Brie that sparks...
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Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes
Sweet yes; yet ominous too. Obvious candies give this holiday cupcake his character. What I mean are his eyes made from the tips of candy corns and a dab of frosting. Somehow, when I photographed it,...
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Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe from Mrs. Cubbison’s
I’m gearing up for Thanksgiving, and my go-to cornbread stuffing, actually the only cornbread stuffing I’ve found on California grocery shelves for years, is Mrs. Cubbison’s! The recipe below is from...
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Pinecones and Penguins Holiday Party Table
I am absolutely in love with this cocktail party theme: Pinecones and Penguins! I am working with Mrs. Cubbison’s, who makes the most delicious cornbread stuffing mix, this holiday season, and I...
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Jeanne’s Thanksgiving Segment on KCAL9 (video)
Here’s the Thanksgiving segment I did on KCAL9 news where I made some delicious Mrs. Cubbison’s cornbread stuffing and decorated the table with many varieties of white pumpkins used as a stuffing...
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Thanksgiving Turkey Cookie
A super talented mom and good friend of mine, Nathalie Schroeder, made these Thanksgiving turkey cookies for a feast at school. Nathalie is one of these awesome moms who always greets you with a hug,...
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Pumpkin Bourbon Dulce Le Leche Sherbet from Today Show Halloween Segment
Dulce le leche, a soft caramel made by slowly heating milk and sugar, is absolutely magnificent paired with the autumn flavors of pumpkin, brown sugar, and bourbon! To balance the gooey wisps of...
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White Pumpkin Thanksgiving Table Decoration Ideas
Just a little Thanksgiving table decoration inspiration using mini white pumpkins, wheat stems, flowers and the gorgeous botanicals of Fall.
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Cocktail Pops and Spiked Frozen Treats Book by Jeanne Benedict
Here it is! My new book ! Pick up a bunch for holiday hostess gifts and one for yourself to make cool treats for any occasion from holidays to dinner parties. TO BUY IT: CREATESPACE (print) or AMAZON...
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