Ice Cream Cake Recipe

A spicy turkey paella is a perfect way to use not only the leftover turkey but some of the vegetables used for the Thanksgiving feast.Paella comes from a word meaning "frying pan." The dish incorporates vegetables, rice, saffron and olive oil.Galal's spicy turkey paella, adapted from the Epicurious.com Web site, provides a warm, one-dish meal that's hearty and satisfying.Combining the practical in a simple recipe to satisfy the sweet tooth, Galal also recommends pineapple upside-down biscuits as a holiday treat."Most people like pineapple upside-down cake. This is just an easier way to make almost the same thing with the advantage of providing individual servings," she said.Here are the recipes for these dishes she guarantees will become holiday favorites.Caramel apple pastis3/4 cup sliced blanched almonds8 Gala apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch wedges1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon cinnamon1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted1/2 cup honey1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup confectioners' sugarTen 17-by-12-inch phyllo sheets from 1 package, thawed if frozenSpringform panVanilla ice cream or whipped creamPut oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.Reserve 2 tablespoons almonds and evenly spread remaining almonds on a baking sheet, then toast in upper third of oven until golden, 5 to 8 minutes.

Inspiring Others to Grasp Culinary Heritage

John and Patrick Burrows have written a cookbook with the one ingredient a cook cannot buy in a store inspiration.

These middle-aged brothers, one living in Fairfield and the other in Portland, Ore., wrote their cookbook to inspire people to divorce themselves "from the constricting act of following recipes word-for-word, to embrace your own culinary heritage, and to create and personalize your own cuisine," according to a passage from the book.

"How I Taught My Brother To Cook: A Food Memoir and Guide to Simple Improvisational Cooking in the Tuscan, Provencal, and American Peasant Traditions" is a collection of recipes set against the backdrop of the brothers' growing up in upstate New York. The book is about becoming a better cook in your own way.

Their mother was the daughter of an Italian immigrant, Giovanni Napoleone, who was born in Ateleta in Abruzzi.

Add super crop to supper salad

Place corn, quinoa, lima beans and 1 cup water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until quinoa absorbs the water and softens. Remove from heat. Stir in tomato, and sprinkle on cumin. Add vinaigrette and salt and pepper to taste. Toss well; set aside. .

Foxtel announces high-definition service

FOXTEL has unveiled "HD+", its new high-definition service that will broadcast exclusive content to customers later this year.

Dove Season Opens Dec. 15

Tennessees third segment of mourning dove hunting season opens at thirty minutes before sunrise on Saturday, December 15, 2007, and continues until sunset on January 1, 2008, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).

The daily bag limit for mourning doves is fifteen (15).

Although little used by hunters, this last segment can be very productive. Late harvested grain fields attract large flocks of northern doves as they migrate south. This can provide some excellent and challenging shooting to those who are willing to withstand the winter weather.

Hunters should remember that in addition to their licenses, the Migratory Bird Permit (Type 006 or 007) is required for hunting doves (for exceptions, see page 9 of the 2007 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide).

Effortless tips for making crunchy croutons

Croutons and rusks are used to garnish a variety of different soups and salads. Often they make the difference between a good meal and a great soup meal. My grandmother and mother always made croutons and rusks. I have enjoyed eating them all of my life. Following is my mother’s recipe for croutons and rusks that was passed down to her from her mother. Don’t be afraid to try making them. They’re quite easy to make. I’ve never served homemade croutons and/or rusks without compliments and requests for the recipe. Croutons and rusks keep well for several days in an airtight container, so make a large batch if you have enough bread on hand. To make croutons, remove the crust from the bread, if desired. Cut the bread into cubes. You can cut the croutons into any size you like, from tiny cubes for garnishing soups in cups to large cubes for garnishing soups served in soup plates or to add to salads.

New categories, more winners for Best of Flagstaff 2007

They offered a holiday, Halloween, pizza party/sleepover for the children who attend class here and allowed them to bring a guest."Best Family ActivitySleeping Lion Martial Arts Academy2103 E. Cedar Ave., Suite B, 214-9974From Mirna Menzies, student, as are her two children: "What makes Sleeping Lion the best in family activity is its teachers. They are always willing to spend extra time with those students who need it the most. Both teachers and students who come here are eager to learn and to teach, this allows for a feeling of openness in which both students and teacher can learn from each other."BEST IN-TOWN TOURIST DESTINATIONDowntown FlagstaffWith its mix of law firms, coffee shops, government offices and various tourist-related businesses, downtown Flagstaff is doing business during the day.At night, downtown's restaurants, galleries, bars and seasonal movies on Heritage Square are the social center of the city, and the site for the annual New Year's Eve celebration.Best Live Music VenueThe Orpheum15 W.