For those surviving without ovens.

As an expat from the States, it can be difficult having loved and lost your oven... but there's a plethora of recipes to meet your tastebuds' needs using stovetop, crockpot, and even microwaving methods! This blog will provide recipes spanning from sidedishes to desserts, funky to traditional, and a few things in between. Enjoy!



Thursday, November 18, 2010

Thanksgiving Abroad... and Ovenless


Ovenless Chefs,
Here are a few links of foods that might be worth trying this season if you are Ovenless, but determined to have a "traditional" meal. (Places mentioned for finding food pertains to ROK residents) This is just a list of suggestions to get the brain going... so find a recipe that suits your needs, or modify to your hearts content! Happy Cooking!

Homemade noodles in Chicken broth... add in meat pulled from a rotisserie chicken (Home Plus has them) and you are set with your main dish.
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Homemade-Egg-Noodles/Detail.aspx

Or just skip the noodles and lay out the Chicken to "carve". :)

Try using your crock pot to make some of your favorites ahead of time, then turn down to keep warm.

creamed corn... for the southerners!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Creamed-Corn/Detail.aspx

yummy mashed taters... a new twist on the classic... but nothing wrong with sticking to the classics!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Mashed-Potatoes/Detail.aspx

In a crock-pot or stockpot, mashed taters are a must... savory or sweet.

sweet taters:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mashed-Sweet-Potatoes/Detail.aspx
(Don't have maple syrup?, follow the first comment at the bottom and sub with 1/4 dark brown sugar and 1/2 C honey... or just 3/4 C dark brown sugar! :)

You can find the beans and bacon at Costco
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Easy-Homestyle-Green-Beans/Detail.aspx

don't forget the stuffing/dressing
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1626,151186-252198,00.html (Just use what spices you can... though sage really just makes it, so borrow some if you have to!)

mac and cheese please...
http://southernfood.about.com/od/macaroniandcheeserecipes/r/blbb551.htm

and cranberry sauce... yes with dried cranberries (Costco)
http://blog.vegbox-recipes.co.uk/2007/12/12/cranberry-sauce-recipe/

Glazed Carrots:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Orange-Glazed-Carrots/Detail.aspx

finger foods are always nice
like deviled eggs:
http://www.deviledeggs.com/classic_deviled_eggs.html

Or a cheese ball and crackers:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Easy-Smeezy-Cheese-Ball/Detail.aspx

dessert: make your own puree and make...(Message me for details)
http://ovenlesschef.blogspot.com/2010/11/pumpkin-spice-bread.html
or just buy a pumpkin pie at Costco...

or... fried pies! :)
http://www.grouprecipes.com/37520/mimis-fried-apple-pies.html

Bread.. almost forgot one of my favorite parts!
buy your bread... or make a BIG batch of these biscuits for breakfast and reheat leftovers at chow time
http://ovenlesschef.blogspot.com/2010/05/2-cups-flour-2-teaspoons-baking-powder.html

or... make these rolls the night before. http://ovenlesschef.blogspot.com/2010/05/steamy-dinner-rolls.html
I hope this helps you get inspired to make a home away from home-cooked meal this Thanksgiving Holiday!

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