Any "like to cook" foodies here?

[robkelk]

Have a big helping of links!

Starting off with an important safety tip: "Food scientists say don't wash the turkey. Here's why."

A related rerun from a half-decade ago: How to cook a turkey safely this Christmas

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Last week's radio recipe continues the Christmas baking series: gluten-free plum pudding

Plum pudding has no plum, but features instead raisins, which were also known as 'plum' back in King Arthur's day.

This one also contains chestnuts and brandy.

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Something to go with all the baking: Eggnog (contains alcohol, unless you choose the variant that replaces it with coffee)

Or, if you want to be decadent, White chocolate and candy cane eggnog)

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The 12 Pies of Christmas

Supply your own pie recipe(s) - this article's about decorating them.

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A rerun for the vegetarian holiday menu: Mushroom and Brie Wellington with Caramelized Onion Cream

Includes instructions on how to caramelize onions.

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Just beacuse it's there: Banana Bread Granola

Contains nuts.