Thanksgiving Leftovers: Dave Jewell's Turkey Soup!

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Dave Jewell's Turkey Soup!

My dad always cooked the Thanksgiving turkey and on the Friday after Thanksgiving he would make his famous turkey soup!  We all loved the soup and the tradition.  As with everything he did, my dad made a very big deal out of his soup and 

Thanksgiving Dinner!

Thanksgiving Dinner!

We enjoyed a quiet Thanksgiving with my mom in the Berkshires.  Even though it was just three of us (plus Angus), we made the full bird and array of sides.  You shouldn’t have to sacrifice all your favorites tastes of the holiday even if you 

Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey

Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey

Tim said that our turkey was probably the best he ever had.  I attribute it to a high quality, fresh bird I ordered from our butcher in the Berkshires, brining the turkey, and the butter we used before roasting the turkey. As a shortcut, I 

My Go-To Turkey Chili

My Go-To Turkey Chili

January 23, 2021 note: I posted this recipe originally in 2009. I’ve been making it for over 10 years and it has stood the test of time. Depending on whether I used diced tomatoes with peppers or whole tomatoes, which brand of chipotle peppers in 

MOM…THE MEATLOAF!!! Turkey Meatloaf

MOM…THE MEATLOAF!!! Turkey Meatloaf

Tim and I had a quiet Saturday night at home planned so I decided to make a comfort food staple – meatloaf. I’d be remiss if I didn’t post this Wedding Crasher’s clip because I can’t help but (poorly) imitate Will Ferrell whenever I make