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How To Roast Garlic

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March 6, By Kristia Leave a Comment

I have a new love and it is roasted garlic. It is so easy to do and I think it adds a smoother garlic taste to the dish. Add the roasted cloves to any dish that calls for regular garlic cloves. I see a lot of it in my future, so be prepared. How to […]

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How To Make Turkey Stock

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November 16, By Kristia 3 Comments

Welcome to Turkey Week at Family Balance Sheet. We will be thawing, roasting, making gravy and stock and of course eating. Enjoy!Homemade turkey stock is easy to make and a great way to stretch your dollars. After you have stripped the roasted turkey clean of any meat, grab your crock pot to make some delicious […]

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How To Make Turkey Gravy

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November 16, By Kristia 2 Comments

Welcome to Turkey Week at Family Balance Sheet. We will be thawing, roasting, making gravy and stock and of course eating. Enjoy! This recipe serves 4-6 people. Adjust the ingredients to make more gravy for a larger crowd. After your roasted turkey has cooled to slightly, move it to another pan/tray to finish resting and […]

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How To Thaw a Frozen Turkey

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November 15, By Kristia Leave a Comment

Welcome to Turkey Week at Family Balance Sheet. We will be thawing, roasting, making gravy and stock and of course eating. Enjoy! There are two ways to thaw a turkey. Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator. Leave the turkey in its packaging and place in a pan. Trust me on this. Place the turkey in […]

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How Much Turkey Will I Need?

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November 15, By Kristia Leave a Comment

Welcome to Turkey Week at Family Balance Sheet. We will be thawing, roasting, making gravy and stock and of course eating. Enjoy! Are you hosting 20 people for Thanksgiving dinner or do you just want to take advantage of the great turkey deals that are happening in grocery stores across America this month? We are […]

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How To Grill Chicken Breast and Not Dry It Out Like The Sahara

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June 28, By Kristia 25 Comments

How To Grill Chicken Breast and Not Dry It Out Like The Sahara

Years ago, I dreaded grilling boneless, skinless chicken breast, because it always turned out very dry. I was horrified one time when I had my family over for dinner and served them grilled chicken. My poor grandfather, who is the strongest person I have ever known, could barely cut his chicken because it was so […]

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How To Bake A Ham

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March 29, By Kristia 10 Comments

How To Bake A Ham

  Two words…low and slow, when it comes to baking a delicious ham. A whole boneless smoked ham is more expensive, but there is no waste with fat or gristle and you’re not paying for a bone that you don’t need. This ham is already fully cooked, so essentially you are just heating it up, but […]

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How To Roast A Chicken

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January 11, By Kristia 23 Comments

How To Roast A Chicken

Want to learn how to roast a chicken? The thought of it intimidates many people, but it really is an easy kitchen skill. I roast chicken often, make gravy, and my own stock for soups and other dishes. Here’s my easy method. When I find whole chickens at a great price, such as .79/pound like […]

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How to Roast Butternut Squash

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November 11, By Kristia 5 Comments

How to Roast Butternut Squash

My daughter said to me, “Look Mommy, a squash family.” I found myself with a butternut squash family living in my kitchen. We received a few with our regular weekly CSA share and from friends who gave us their extras. Even though butternut squashes keep fairly well, I decided to roast all 5 squashes right away and store […]

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How to Make Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce

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October 12, By Kristia 20 Comments

How to Make Homemade Sugar-Free Applesauce

Home-made sugar-free applesauce is a family favorite.   It is very easy to make and when you use a mix of fall apples, the only ingredient that you need is … Apples…no sugar is needed. Every fall, I make enough to store in the freezer that will last us through the winter and into spring. There is no sugar […]

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