This year, Why not Fry? You know you always wanted to try it. The rumors of extraordinarily moist birds taking a fraction of the time of a roasted bird are true. Originally a Southern tradition frying yields perfectly flavored incredibly savory turkeys. Add a brine and Spice rub and you have the per[...]
Posts Tagged ‘thanksgiving’
Gingerbread House Class with Trevor Zimmerman 11/27
Craft a fantasty gingerbread house fit for a king or queen. Gingerbread Architect extraordinaire Trevor Zimmerman of Deuce Catering leads a four hour class on the fine art of cookie carpentry. Leave with finished gingerbread house and plenty of expertise and recipes to make your own sweet abode. [...]
November 17th, 2010 - 6:00 pm § in Information
Your Thanksgiving Checklist Is Here!
We wanted to help all of you busy Surfas shoppers out there with an easy to read, by aisle checklist, of all your Thanksgiving must-haves. Just click here to download the list in PDF form, print it out, and bring it in! And once you’re here, if there’s anything else we can help you with,[...]
November 12th, 2010 - 6:42 pm § in Dressings/ Sauces, Recipe
CRISTINA’S FAMOUS MARINADE Recipe
Recipe by: Cristina Ferrare Ingredients: 1 cup dijon mustard 1/3 cup olive oil 3/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup soy sauce Directions: In a large glass (non-reactive) bowl, whisk the ingredients until well blended. Purchase items in BOLD in-store at Surfas or online at Culinary District![...]
Super Duper Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Recipe by: Cristina Ferrare Ingredients 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 eggs, room temperature 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate, morsels 1 cup raisi[...]
Sour Dough Stuffing with Sausages or Not! Recipe
Recipe by: Cristina Ferrare Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds 24 oz sour dough bread cut into cubes, or you can purchase sour dough bread stuffing cubes from the market 4 sweet Italian sausages (optional), baked and chopped coarsely 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions sliced thinly 6 tbsp. butte[...]
Turkey with Chive Gravy Recipe
Recipe by: Cristina Ferrare Ingredients 1 15 pound turkey 2 cups dijon mustard 4 fresh lemons 1 cup low sodium soy sauce Cracked pepper , enough to cover the bird with a nice sprinkling 2 bunches fresh poultry herbs (you can find them in any market), they usually consist of parsley, sage, ro[...]
FRENCH GREEN BEANS WITH FETA AND WALNUT SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE Recipe
Recipe By: Cristina Ferrare Serving Size: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp walnut oil 1 tbsp dijon mustard 1 tbsp shallots chopped very fine 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp lemon 1/2 tsp table salt 1 lb french green beans, cut or pinch [...][...]
SPICED CRANBERRIES WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM Recipe
Recipe By: Cristina Ferrare Ingredients: 1 bag (12 oz) fresh cranberries 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup port wine 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup raisins 1 tbsp orange zest 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional 1 tbsp chopped mint chopped fine vanilla ice cream Directions: Place all of ingredients [...]
SWEET POTATOES WITH MARSHMALLOWS Recipe
Recipe By: Cristina Ferrare Serving Size: 12 Ingredients: 6 lbs sweet potatoes (skins on) 1/2 tsp cloves 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 4 tbsp unsalted butter 2 cups whole milk 2 tsp kosher salt 1-16 oz bag of marshmallows fresh cracked pepper (to taste) Directions: Slice the potatoes in 2 inch pieces [...]
November 13th, 2009 - 4:32 pm § in Information
Thanksgiving Cheese Recommendations
Cheese is always a welcome treat. Whether you are hosting or visiting friends and family these three cheeses will be the hit of your Thanksgiving! Petit Basque-A subtle, nutty sheep cheese from the French Basque is a perfect match with turkey, mixed nuts and good times. Boucherondin du Chevre –[...]