Author: Tuck & Tate
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Deep Fried Turkey & Buttermilk Gravy
On Thanksgiving, when we have a large enough group, we like to cook both a traditional oven-roasted turkey and a deep fried turkey. There is just something about the deep fried version that is so. dang. good. Crispy skin and juicy meat make for the perfect Thanksgiving feast. You can purchase a deep-fryer, like this one,…
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Whiskey Cider Cocktails
When hosting a big party or get together like Thanksgiving dinner, we always like to have a pre-made cocktail on hand when guests arrive. This does a few things: 1) helps get everyone situated and makes them feel welcome — 2) eliminates us from having to be bartender the entire evening — 3) sets the…
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Tuck & Tate’s Guide to Foodcentric Travel Planning
When Tuck & Tate decide to take a vacation, there is a very high chance that what we eat on that vacation matters just as much, if not more, as where we stay and what we see. Meals abroad have provided some of our best travel memories, whether that is eating at a three Michelin…
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Tuck & Tate’s Guide to Entertaining
We know how fun it is to entertain, but also how stressful it can be if we are unprepared for the night. After a lot of practice, we have come up with a few solid check points to help us stay organized and ready-to-go by the time guests are knocking on the door! For each…
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Cheese Board: Autumn Edition
When hosting events, there is nothing we love more than putting together a cheese board. It can be assembled ahead of time and is a great distraction for your guests if you are still doing some preparation in the kitchen. It is the perfect vessel for putting many different foods together and looks spectacular when…
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Thanksgiving Dinner 2019
Thanksgiving is one of our absolute favorite days of the year. Our Nana has hosted Thanksgiving for as long as we can remember and is the ultimate hostess. Everything from the table settings and place cards to the delicious meal is expertly thought out and memorable. We were inspired by her attention to detail when…
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Dinner at Alinea
There is no better way to experience food than by sharing a meal with good friends. A little over three years ago, we met our new foodie friends Kaitlyn and Aaron. Over the years we have formed a friendship around discussing restaurants, cooking, and enjoying new foods together. Our foodie entourage took our first trip…
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Green Chili Egg Bake
If you are like us this time of the year, you are entertaining more in a week than you have in the last three months. With family in town, every meal starts to feel like its own holiday! While we normally make this recipe for our Break the Fast dinner on Yom Kippur, we thought…
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Dia de los Muertos (Friendsgiving Style)!
Every year we host a Friendsgiving party. It is truly a day that we look forward to year round as a chance to get all of our friends together for good food and (a lot of) drinks. We hosted our Friendsgiving on November 3rd and due to the timing with Halloween decided to add a…
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Homemade Pretzel Bites
Tate’s dad loves a good football Sunday, and as a result, a number of amazing game day appetizers have been created over the years in the spirit of feeding the inhabitants of the man cave. He is famous for his homemade pretzels, but the epitome of the Tuck & Tate dream team came when we…
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