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Monday, November 19, 2012

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5 Things To Know on Nov. 19: ‘Candlelight Glow for the Holiday Table’

A great way to start the day with a quick look at the events and happenings in town.

Welcome to “5 Things,” your daily resource for community events, happenings in town and other little tidbits of information. Here are five things you need to know on Monday, Nov. 19. 1. Perfect: The streak of beautiful days continues on Monday, with the forecast calling for sunny skies and the high temperature getting close to 50 degrees. 2. Garden Club: The Danvers Garden Club meets on Monday night at Danversport Yacht Club at 7 p.m. where the workshop topic will be “Candlelight Glow for the Holiday Table,” led by Evie Fraser and Sharyn Longo. The winning tickets will be drawn at the meeting for the House Decorating Drawing. 3. Recipes: We’ll be bringing you some of the best Thanksgiving Day recipes from Patch readers here on the North …

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Contribute to Patch's North Shore Thanksgiving Recipe Swap

Give a recipe and share one with your North Shore neighbors.

It's that time of year again — time to give thanks, celebrate the season in good company and bring out those tried-and-true Thanksgiving recipes. Salem Patch and sister sites on the North Shore want to know about those dishes that always have a place on your Thanksgiving table and those that are making their debut this year. Have a creative spin on cranberry sauce? Are you known for famous stuffing that friends and relatives talk about long after all the Turkey Day leftovers have been gobbled up? This is your opportunity to find out what your neighbors are cooking. Give a recipe and get one from your North Shore neighbors. If you have a recipe you would like to share add it below in the comments section or send it to Associate Regional …

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Chris Helms

8:52 am on Thursday, November 15, 2012

Green Bean Casserole gets no respect — but food writer Kendra Nordin, who I knew in my old job as editor of Jamaica Plain Patch — has the recipe and history on why we ought to call it "Feminist Green Bean Casserole." http://jamaicaplain.patch.com/blog_posts/feminist-green-bean-casserole   more ›

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Recipe Swap: Sweet Endings

This installment of the North Shore Recipe Swap is all about dessert.

Looking for the perfect sweet ending for your Thanksgiving Day meal? Your fellow North Shore residents and Patch readers have submitted some tasty recipes to try as part of the North Shore Recipe Swap. These tried and true recipes are ready to share. Mandarin Orange Cake Provided by Danvers Editor Molly Buccini  Ingredients 1 package yellow cake mix 1/2 vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 can mandarin oranges with the juice Directions Mix all of the above ingredients together. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes in two round cake pans Remove from oven and let cool Icing 1 package vanilla instant pudding 1 large can crushed pineapple with juice 1 large sized cool whip Mix together and frost cake Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve -- Hot Apple Cider …

Recipe Swap: The Main Course

Welcome to North Shore Recipe Swap. Here are some recipes collected across the North Shore to try.

Across the North Shore, readers have been submitting their favorite Thanksgiving Day recipes as part of the North Shore Recipe Swap. Below, readers share their recipes for Thanksgiving Day main course. ---  A Family Tradition Provided by Don and Anita Armell, Salem Patch readers Our  family "Thanksgiving recipe" is a tradition from my grandmother and I was told that it has roots in Colonial America when the threat of hard times was still fresh in people's minds. We place a few kernels of corn (un-cooked popcorn is fine) beside each plate.  This serves as a reminder to us that times have not always been plentiful, and for many Americans and too many people around the world there is still a struggle for food. --- Atlantic Salmon, Amaretto …

Ray DePaula

10:53 pm on Wednesday, November 23, 2011

@ The Lobster Shanty, That brine sounds AWESOME, I can taste it by just reading it. I will be doing another turkey sometime in January/February. I am going to try the brine I can only imagine how much flavor and tenderness that will cause the bird to absorb. Thank you for sharing, I have been looking for a great tasting brine.   more ›

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Recipe Swap: Festive Side Dishes

Patch readers across the North Shore share their favorite holiday side dishes.

Need a side to go with your feast? Here are some ideas from fellow readers: --- Sweet Potatoes Provided by Ray DePaula, Marblehead Patch reader Ingredients: 6 sweet potatoes 9 Marshmallows (S'More size) 1/3 cup light brown sugar. Cream to mix with. You can adjust to your consistency. Butter Directions: Peel and cook sweet potatoes. When cooked, drain and mash them. I usually use about 1/4 stick of butter and about 1/4 cup of cream. While they are still hot/warm. I mix in the brown sugar and put it in a baking dish.  Put the marshmallows on the top. Put in a preheated oven 350 degrees and watch it, about 15 minutes or so. You want to get the marshmallows to golden up a little. This recipe came from my mom, when she used to make Thanksgiving…

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Erin Cyr

10:03 pm on Wednesday, November 23, 2011

It's really good!! We eat it every year!   more ›

Recipe Swap: Start Your Meal Right

Patch readers across the North Shore have provided family recipes for Thanksgiving.

You have a hungry crowd waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven and nothing to serve them while they wait? Patch readers across the North Shore have provided the following family recipes to get your meal started out right. Here are some ideas for Thanksgiving Day appetizers. --- Healthy and Light Jalapeno App Provided by Anita and Don Armell, Salem Ingredients 2-3 cans of artichoke hearts, drained 1/2 T of mayonnaise Parmesan cheese to taste Jalapenos to taste Instructions: Mix all ingredients together and spread in a large pie pan. Sprinkle the top with a bit more parmesan cheese and broil on low until the top is golden. Use as a spread for crackers or sliced baguette.  --- Croissant Roll Appetizers Provided by the IVY program at …

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Nikki

12:38 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2011

I'm pretty sure the "cut up" should have been on the artichoke line   more ›

Monday, November 14, 2011

Contribute to Patch's Thanksgiving Recipe Swap

Give a recipe and share one with your North Shore neighbors.

It's that time of year again — time to give thanks, celebrate the season in good company and bring out those tried-and-true Thanksgiving recipes. Danvers Patch and sister sites on the North Shore want to know about those dishes that always have a place on your Thanksgiving table and those that are making their debut this year. Have a creative spin on cranberry sauce? Are you known for famous stuffing that friends and relatives talk about long after all the Turkey Day leftovers have been gobbled up? This is your opportunity to find out what your neighbors are cooking. Give a recipe and get one from your North Shore neighbors. If you have a recipe you would like to share, send it to Editor Molly Buccini at molly.buccini@patch.com by Monday, …

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