Even though the crust of your pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving turned out flaky and buttery, consider everyone "pie"-ed out. Try these non-pie ways to use up leftover disk of dough.
Turkey 911, a Leftover Potluck and the First State Dinner - The New York Times in 60 Seconds
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- Mark Bittman's advice for Thanksgiving: "Just chill."
- Since 1999, residents of Jamestown, R.I., have held a Thanksgiving leftovers potluck deemed the "Save the Best for Last" dinner the Saturday after Turkey Day.
- Taking a clue from the Butterball Turkey talk-line, Sam Sifton will be answering reader questions until 3 p.m. Thursday.
- How to carve that bird. No hacking allowed.
- Urban food lovers learn how to hunt, butcher and cook their own meat to reduce the food miles between producer and consumer.
- President Obama hosted the first state dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India, with a vegetarian menu prepared by Chef Marcus Samuelsson.
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Fix That Gravy! - Tip of the Day
The turkey turned out perfectly, but the gravy's a different story. Avoid botching the one recipe that guests pour over their entire Thanksgiving plates with these quick fixes.
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Give Thanks to the Food Banks
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But during these tough economic times, many people will get their meals this holiday season from food banks and soup kitchens. Volunteering to charitable causes in a time of abundance gives others a reason to give back.
Find out how you can help after the jump.
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'Venezia' - Cookbook Spotlight
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Recipes by Tessa Kiros
Photography by Manos Chatzikonstantis
Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC - 2009
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If you've had the opportunity to travel to Venice and experience its magic and charm, this book will immediately have you longing for a trip to the famed city on the sea.
Venice, a city known for gondola rides, masked Carnival goers and winding passageways, has captivated tourists for centuries. Between the sidewalk tables set up in St. Mark's Square to the candlelit restaurants hid deep in the city's nooks, the city long known for secrets has its culinary treasures revealed in "Venezia."
See what we tested and find out whether the book's worth buying after the jump.
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Mashed Potatoes, Blue Cheese and Chocolate - The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review in 60 Seconds
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- Got milk? To make traditional mashed potatoes decadent enough for the holiday spread means one thing: heavy cream, and lots of it.
- Chocolate isn't just for dessert. Take it from the Italians and try adding the "food of the gods" to savory pastas, soups, risottos and crostini.
- Experts say the pumpkin shortage Libby's announced last week won't affect your pie this year, but next year may be a different story.
- Pungent, bold-flavored blue cheese "can help satisfy your cravings for rich, creamy foods without the guilt."
- Get out those planners -- Thanksgiving dinner is all a matter of good scheduling.
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Tip of the Day - Scoring the Holiday Ham
Your turkey may not be centerpiece of the Thanksgiving spread, if you follow our simple tips on scoring that holiday ham.
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Men Survive Two Months at Sea Eating Driftwood and Coconut Shells
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Their horrendous ordeal began when the family of eight's 22-foot boat ran out of fuel on a trip to a nearby island.
Ocean Encounter, a U.S. fishing ship, ended up rescuing the men two months later near the South Pacific island, Nauru. Two of the seven men that were rescued unfortunately passed away from severe malnutrition before the rescue vessel could reach proper medical assistance. The eighth passenger, a 15-year-old boy, drowned before the rescue boat arrived after jumping into the water to recover a shirt that had blown away.
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Tip of the Day - Pumpkin Bark
December may have peppermint bark, but have you thought to incorporate the taste of autumn into white chocolate with a rich pumpkin swirl?
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New York City McDonald's Gets European Makeover
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A redesigned McDonald's featuring free wireless Internet access, an art deco concept, flat-screen televisions and all-black-clad employees has opened in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood.
The restaurant is the first of its kind to open in the United States, following the success of similarly designed locations in Paris and London, officials say.
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Martha Stewart and Meredith Vieira in Apple Pie Bake-off
Talk about a Thanksgiving throwdown.
While there was no Bobby Flay, the NBC's Meredith Vieira challenged celebrity domestic goddess Martha Stewart and her "Mile High Apple Pie" to an apple pie bake-off Wednesday morning on "The Today Show."
There were the obvious differences: Martha Stewart made her own pie crust while Meredith opted for a Flako pre-made version. Martha included lemon in her mile-high pie while Meredith did not. Meredith uses apple pie spice, Martha utilizes cinnamon.
One thing is similarly evident though between the rolling of the eyes and playful taunts, these two ladies were in it to win it.
Find out who won the Martha vs. Meredith apple pie bake-off and get the recipes after the jump.
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Pears, Pierre Gagnaire and Losing the Pie Crust - The New York Times in 60 Seconds
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- Make sure the Thanksgiving preparations don't turn into an episode of "Hell's Kitchen" by following Mark Bittman's guide of 101 things to prepare in advance.
- Lose the rolling pin with these homemade dessert suggestions. No fussy pie crust required.
- "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" -- Melissa Clark challenges her family's traditional chestnut stuffing by cooking up three new stuffing possibilities to see if they can compete.
- The Pour Blog admits "books about wine are no substitute for drinking wine." But these six book suggestions about wine can help readers better appreciate what they're drinking.
- 'Tis the season to cook and bake pears.
- Legendary French chef Pierre Gagnaire is the latest three Michelin-starred to infiltrate the Vegas strip with his first restaurant endeavor in the U.S.
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The Perfect Deviled Egg - Tip of the Day
Deviled eggs, a fixture on the appetizer circuit, can give your holiday guests a delicious start to the Thanksgiving feast.
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Libby's Fears Canned Pumpkin Shortage This Thanksgiving
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Nestlé, the parent company of Libby's Pumpkin, said Tuesday that it might not have enough canned pumpkin for the Thanksgiving holiday.
"Our calculations indicate that we may deplete our inventory of canned Libby's pumpkin as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday," Paul Bakus, vice president for Nestlé's baking division, told the New York Times.
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Beer Batter, Bryan Voltaggio and Burgers - The Baltimore Sun in 60 Seconds
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- An inside look at Volt, the restaurant of Bryan Voltaggio -- a remaining contestant and one-half of the brothers Voltaggio on 'Top Chef Vegas.'
- Inspired by a cupcake, a contemplation of eating with your hands: "There's an intimacy with your food ... that you don't get when you have the intermediary fork thingie."
- As many are picking the perfect bird for Thanksgiving, food journalist Rob Kasper acquaints himself with heritage turkeys at a Baltimore County farm during their final days.
- Aspiring to become a sommelier? Test your wine I.Q.
- Cooking with wine? What about cooking with beer? From beer-battered to basted, a look at menu items from Baltimore restaurants that put a little hop into the recipe.
- In light of the mass beef recall in early November, consumers are turning to small butcher shops, small cattle farms and gourmet grocers in search of a better burger.
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What Can I Get You Folks? - Eating Out for Thanksgiving
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