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Mark Etinger
It's getting to be that time again, Thanksgiving is fast approaching and Macy's department store is already decked out in Christmas green and red. It's the time of year when your relatives are going to start dropping by for a visit. You need to clean the house (yes, even the coat closet in the hallway.) You need to plan a menu that your mother-in-law won't turn her nose up at. You need to kid proof your apartment so those little nieces and nephews don't come in and completely destroy that terrarium you've been cultivating. You may feel that you need to reach for that single malt scotch whiskey in the liquor cabinet to keep from going insane. But wait! The whiskey might not be able to help save your terrarium or clean your bathroom sink, but it might help you make that Thanksgiving menu one that your mother-in-law will be raving about to her friends. You can use scotch whiskey in almost every single course of the meal. Would it surprise you that you can search the internet for whiskey recipes and come up with a myriad of sites that profess to have the best recipes? I can tell you, I've cooked with a lot of scotch whiskey and here are my best recipes for Thanksgiving dinner. You should with the sides; these are the best and easiest to make. Whiskey glazed sweet potatoes are always a hit. Add in some perfect southern stuffing with mint and whiskey. Cranberry sauce is the perfect accompaniment to whiskey. As a matter of fact, good cranberry sauce needs only a few ingredients besides whiskey! It's simple to whip up, even at the last minute. The turkey is always the star of the show and can be brined in a good single malt scotch whiskey for a few days before cooking. Add oranges, rosemary twigs, and some cloves and you have the perfect brine. Dessert is where your scotch whiskey can really shine. Whiskey Pecan Pie is a melt in your mouth favorite. Cranberry, chocolate tart with whiskey cream is a personal favorite of mine. And always be sure to include a burbon pumpkin pie on your dessert table. So don't stress about the dinner, your whiskey cabinet has got you covered on this one. Now you just have to worry about the dust bunnies behind your refrigerator and how to safe guard your terrarium.
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