January 2022

It’s that time again for my honest and unbiased critique of the fall viewing season. As a retired teacher, I will give it an overall grade of C-.

Makes 6 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon 2 celery ribs, minced 1/2 yellow onion, minced 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, preferably toasted, plus more as needed 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon hot sauce 2 pounds smoked jumbo lump crabmeat 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 3 large eggs 26 Ritz crackers, crushed Vegetable oil, for pan-frying 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 lemons, cut into wedges for garnish Heat a stick of butter in a small pot over low heat until the solids separate. Skim off the white foam that rises to the top with a little ladle and pour the clear butter aside to cool.

16 servings 3 pounds lean ground turkey 3 medium green peppers, chopped 3 medium onions, finely chopped 21/4 cups ketchup 3/4 cup water 3 tablespoons white vinegar 3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 1/2 teaspoon pepper 16 whole wheat hamburger buns, split In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, green peppers and onions over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the ketchup, water, vinegar, mustard, jalapeño, and pepper.