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<![CDATA[For novices, carving the Thanksgiving turkey easier said than done]]>
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<![CDATA[Getting to meat of turkey matter raises anxiety]]>
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<![CDATA[thicks@bayareanewsgroup.com (Tony Hicks / Contra Costa Times)]]>
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<![CDATA[Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:10:18 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Review: Avoid the wait with Oakland's Burma Superstar]]>
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<![CDATA[Open six months, Burma Superstar in Oakland's Temescal District will save ethnic food lovers from having to cross the Bay Bridge to indulge in tea leaf salad and other cult favorites.]]>
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<![CDATA[jyadegaran@bayareanewsgroup.com (Jessica Yadegaran / Contra Costa Times)]]>
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<![CDATA[Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:59:18 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: No Cream, No Cry Penne a la Vodka]]>
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<![CDATA[No Cream, No Cry Penne a la VodkaServes 612 ounces whole-wheat penne 2&#189; cups low-fat, sugar-free marinara &#188; teaspoon red pepper flakes 7.1-ounces low-fat Greek-style yogurt 1 cup chopped fresh basil Salt, black pepper 6 tablespoons Parmesan 1.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe from Rocco DiSpirito)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:36:50 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Chef Rocco cooks with a little help from his fans]]>
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<![CDATA[Rocco DiSpirito's a food-Twittering chef.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Michael Hill / Associated Press)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:36:49 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Calabacitas: Zucchini, Corn and Green Chile]]>
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<![CDATA[Calabacitas: Zucchini, Corn and Green ChileServes 81&#189; pounds zucchini (about 5 medium) 2 tablespoons butter 2 slices bacon, cut crosswise in thin strips &#189; cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic &#190; teaspoon dried oregano &#189;-1 cup chopped green chile 1 cup corn kernels Salt,]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe from Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:36:38 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Love affair with New Mexico chile hits home]]>
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<![CDATA[http://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_13802145?source=rss]]>
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<![CDATA[Green chiles stir a passion for Southwest cooking.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Russ Parsons / Los Angeles Times)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:36:36 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[A la carte: Coastside dining at Asilomar, Restaurant at Ventana]]>
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<![CDATA[Asilomar's new locavore menus; seafood savvy at Restaurant at Ventana.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Linda Zavoral / Mercury News)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:19:12 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Food Network chef Guy Fieri launches his road show]]>
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<![CDATA[Guy Fieri's road show is equal parts cuisine and rock and roll.]]>
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<![CDATA[jburrell@bayareanewsgroup.com (Jackie Burrell / Contra Costa Times)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:58:48 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Michael Chiarello's Green Bean Casserole]]>
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<![CDATA[Green Bean Casserole1 pound green beans, ends trimmed1 tablespoon olive oil8 ounces sliced mushrooms2 cloves garlic, minced2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leavesKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup brandy or cognac1/3 cup red wine1/3 cup chicken brothFried Onions, recipe follows1.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe courtesy of Michael Chiarello)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:58:16 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Good Eats Roast Turkey]]>
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<![CDATA[Good Eats Roast TurkeyServes 10-121 14-16 pound turkeyFor the brine:1 cup kosher salt&#189; cup light brown sugar1 gallon vegetable stock1 tablespoon black peppercorns&#189; tablespoon allspice berries&#189; tablespoon candied ginger1 gallon iced waterFor the aromatics:1 red apple, sliced&#189;]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe courtesy of Alton Brown)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:58:11 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Terry's Oyster Dressing]]>
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<![CDATA[Terry's Oyster DressingServes 20-242 12-ounce boxes Mrs. Cubbison's Seasoned Dressing&#189; cup butter or margarine, melted3 cans oysters, drained and chopped, with liquid reserved3 cups chopped celery, including leaves3 cups combined oyster liquid and chicken broth1.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe by Terry Hernandez / For the Bay Area News Group)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:58:10 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Pumpkin Pinon Bread]]>
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<![CDATA[Pumpkin Pinon BreadMakes 1 loafToast the pine nuts for this recipe by shaking them in a small pan over low heat for two to three minutes, until lightly browned.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Sunset Magazine)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:57:56 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Home Plates: Pumpkin Bread and Oyster Stuffing]]>
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<![CDATA[Readers share recipes for Thanksgiving treats, including pumpkin bread and oyster stuffing.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Kim Boatman / for the Bay Area News Group)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:57:53 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Aunt Guinevere's Sweet Pumpkin Bread]]>
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<![CDATA[Aunt Guinevere's Sweet Pumpkin BreadMakes 5 loaves5&#188; cups flour2&#189; teaspoons cinnamon2&#189; teaspoons nutmeg1&#189; teaspoons cloves1 teaspoon ginger1 tablespoon baking soda2&#189; teaspoons salt6 eggs4&#189; cups sugar1&#189; cups canola oil1 cup water1 29-ounce can pumpkin]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe from Guinevere Braga Martin / For the Bay Area News Group)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:57:52 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Recipe: Molly's Pumpkin and Sage Lasagna]]>
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<![CDATA[Molly's Pumpkin and Sage LasagnaServes 8-10. This can be assembled a day ahead.1 bay leaf6 black peppercorns2 sprigs fresh thyme2 sprigs fresh parsley3 cups whole milkKosher or sea salt1 pound or 19 sheets dried lasagna noodles&#190; cup canola oil&#189; cup fresh sage leaves2 pounds sugar pumpkin]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Recipe from Diane Morgan / "The New Thanksgiving Table")]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:06:37 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[A la Carte: More Thanksgiving feasts in the East Bay]]>
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<![CDATA[From Metro Lafayette to Livermore's Wente, more options for Thanksgiving dinner.]]>
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<![CDATA[jburrell@bayareanewsgroup.com (Jackie Burrell / Contra Costa Times)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:06:09 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Turkey tweets and pie advice: Thanksgiving help on the Web]]>
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<![CDATA[Need advice on roasting that Thanksgiving turkey or whipping those potatoes? Here's the lowdown on Thanksgiving resources, from turkey tweets to pie hotlines, plus recipes.]]>
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<![CDATA[jburrell@bayareanewsgroup.com (Jackie Burrell / Contra Costa Times)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:06:06 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[A la Carte: Facebook's new 'Produce Personality Quiz" ]]>
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<![CDATA[A lighthearted Facebook app encourages kids to find their produce personality profile, then go cook with that ingredient.]]>
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<![CDATA[jburrell@bayareanewsgroup.com (Jackie Burrell / Contra Costa Times)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:05:48 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[A la Carte: "Down Home: Downtown" and "Hot and Hot Fish Club" cookbooks]]>
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<![CDATA[New cookbooks by Bay Area-inspired authors.]]>
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<![CDATA[jburrell@bayareanewsgroup.com (Jackie Burrell / Contra Costa Times)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:05:37 -0700]]>
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<![CDATA[Brooks on Beer: A Sierra Nevada-Dogfish Head Collaboration Beer]]>
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<![CDATA[Sierra Nevada Brewing and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery have teamed up to produce "Life and Limb," a collaboration beer.]]>
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<![CDATA[editor@contracostatimes.com (Jay R. Brooks /  for the Bay Area News Group)]]>
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<![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:05:29 -0700]]>
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