C.T.D.

Couscous, Turmeric, Dates (3). All ingredients lived out of the left side of the cupbord above the sink. Just add water.

Tussn'Tonic

Feeling a bit under the weather? Try mixing the effectiveness of an over the counter sleep aid with the fun of a mixed drink. 1 part tonic water; 1 part cranberry cocktail; a recommended dosage of Nyquil (30ml... give or take). Garnish with lemon. Think classy sizzurp lite.

Shallow fried Salmon Bake

Baked salmon... Shallow fried in olive oil with rosemary and whole garlic in the oven at 375° for 25 minutes. The salmon was ridiculously good and ridiculously inexpensive. Young Chang Fish Corporation in Brooklyn, sells 1 lb filet for something like $6.99. They can also make you a serious fried fish sandwich on Wonder bread for $5.

Sicilian style ravioli with Anchovies and Dates and Rosemary

It is crucial to plan around thanksgiving... The day before should serve as a primer and the day after should serve as a recovery. The day before thanksgiving I woke up and made some BOMB pasta (ate it), and I don't plan to eat again til the turkey. [Started with Rosemary in some olive oil, dropped in a few chopped dates and some anchovies, followed by crushed tomatoes (ala can). The Ravioli was on sale at MET Foods.