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Anything larger than 35 pounds too!
And, yes, they do get THAT big. Check out the Dry-Brined Turkey post to read a hilarious story about the Pterodactyl I had to wrassle with one year.
https://senseandedibility.com/dry-brine-turkey/

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This epic apple pie is a part of my Thanksgiving 2019 Complete Meal Roundup.
Included in this meal guide is an offer from my friends at @kuhlmancellars. Their Thanksgiving Trio of wines makes dinner even easier! #ad
https://senseandedibility.com/apple-cinnamon-pie/

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This Five Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese has earned me a place in the hearts of many Southerners.
Apparently I, "stick my foot in it". Believe you me- the first few times I heard that, it shocked me. Now, I'm all, "Awww!! Thank you!!!"
The five different cheeses seem to be what secures my place of honor amongst the beloved Madeas and Memaws. Stick YOUR foot in it and impress all of your holiday guests- Southern or not.
https://senseandedibility.com/baked-macaroni-cheese/

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The next couple of days would be the perfect time to whip up a batch of my Coquito. It needs a few days to mellow out to it's deceptively smooth flavor.
My version is made with three types of rum and a special blend of flavorings. This traditional Puerto Rican coconut-rum cocktail is a unique way to toast to the holiday season.
Head to blog and search for Coquito or copy and paste the following link:
https://senseandedibility.com/coquito-cinnamon-coconut-rum-cocktail/

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AHEM!!! I see you've noticed my Sweet Potato Cheesecake with its Pecan Praline Topping. *I'd thank you not to drool so much* Now's the time to dust off your springform pan and "practice" making a few of these for the holidays. Quality assurance means you serve the perfect dessert for the holidays whilst not having to share. It IS all about perfection, after all. As an aside, you're likely to have enough leftover topping to make pecan praline candies. I AM a generous friend, yes, I am.
Clickable link is in my bio: https://senseandedibility.com/sweet-potato-cheesecake-pecan-praline-topping/

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A Puerto Rican legend has it that if a pregnant woman asks you for something and you don't give it to her, you'll develop a stye in your eye. I mean, that's what I was always told, at least.
That legend helped me secure the bakery bags filled with dozens of Quesitos when I was pregnant with the twins.
I asked, and I received. No one wanted to trifle with my pregnancy powers.
Sadly, I couldn't stay pregnant forever. So, I developed my own recipe for Quesitos. I'm sharing it with you today on the blog.
And, yes, my fellow Boricuas, I know you're excited this one 😘

https://senseandedibility.com/quesitos/ **Clickable link is in my bio**

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I got a full set of braces put on two months ago, which means eating caramel apples is not happening this year. So, I made the next best thing- Apple-Cranberry Dumplings!!
They're filled with a spiced brown sugar mixture that melts down to a caramel-y goo. The sweet cranberries are just bonus. Wrap them in my homemade Puff Pastry or, if you're pressed for time, use store bought puff pastry.
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https://senseandedibility.com/apple-cranberry-dumplings/

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I LOVE being bi-racial.
But, if I'm honest, being so has not always been a walk in the park. There were times I wasn't considered "enough": not Puerto Rican enough. Not Black enough. Just not ENOUGH.
I shut a lot of people up when I make stuff like this Mallorca bread. This sugar-dusted sweet roll is popular in Puerto Rico for breakfast. Food has a way of doing that. Shutting up people's ignorance.
It took me a long time to learn that I will NEVER be "enough" for some people, and that some people just don't matter.
Make this if you're Hispanic, Black, Asian, White, Indigenous, or Martian. Because it's good, and EVERYone deserves good food.
https://senseandedibility.com/mallorcas/