Kitchen Slicer

A Kitchen Slicer is one item I own that I feel is indispensable. It’s not that I use it so often, it’s more of a case that nothing I have replaces it. Having one, I find myself using it for so many things.

Slicer - this one is an inexpensive foldable one - and it's saved me a ton of money

Slicer – this one is an inexpensive foldable one – and it’s saved me a ton of money

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Kentucky Hot Browns

Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches

I truly do think the leftovers are the best part of any Holiday dinner, and here’s one of my favorite ways to use them. While traditionally made with turkey, Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches are great made with either turkey or ham and bacon. More often, I’m seeing them with all three.

Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches

Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches, ready to top with cheese sauce and go under the broiler.

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French Onion Soup Cooks Illustrated Version

French Onion Soup Cooks Illustrated

I’ve always been nuts about French Onion Soup. From my very first taste! I remember it was at a little underground restaurant in Denver that I was introduced to it. I suppose these days we would call it a Bistro, and I was in my very early 20’s. I’ve had many French Onion Soups over the decades, but none of them, at any restaurant, have been as good as this French Onion Soup Cooks Illustrated Version.

French Onion Soup Cooks Illustrated Version

French Onion Soup Cooks Illustrated Version

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