3 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes1 large onion, dicedolive oil or vegetable oil cooking spray1 1/2 c. fresh cranberries (or frozen–do not thaw, if frozen)2/3 c. light brown sugar2 T. butter, melted1/4 c. orange juice3/4 t. salt1 t. nutmeg1/2 t. ground ginger3/4 t. cinnamon1 c. chopped pecans Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray two shallow baking … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Harvest Cranberry Sweet Potato Casserole
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Thanksgiving Edition: Broccoli Rice Casserole
3 T. butter1/2 c. celery, finely chopped1 – 8 1/2 oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped finely1 c. Vidalia onion, chopped finely2 pkgs. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped broccoli1 c. rice, cooked1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can cream of chicken soup1 jar (8 oz.) Cheez Whiz Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery and water chestnuts for about 5-8 … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Broccoli Rice Casserole
Thanksgiving Edition: Newlywed Yeast Rolls
1 c. warm water1 pkg yeast2 T. sugar2 1/2 c. flour1 t. salt1 egg beaten2 T. olive oil Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in sugar and salt; add half of the flour. Add oil and egg. Beat until smooth, while adding remaining flour. Cover and let rise in a warm place 30 minutes. Grease 12 muffin cups. Stir (punch) down dough and spoon into cups, filling half full. Let rise … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Newlywed Yeast Rolls
Thanksgiving Edition: Oyster Dressing
Turkey giblets (Don’t know what they are? Click here.)1 loaf of your favorite bread1 medium onion, minced finely1 t. salt1 1/2 t. sage3 eggs1/8 t. pepper1 container oysters, drain and reserve 2 T. of this liquid1/2 c. drippings from the cooked turkey (drippings are the liquid at the bottom of the turkey pan–the oils and juices from the turkey) Boil giblets from turkey. Using … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Oyster Dressing
Thanksgiving Edition: Cajun Fried Turkey
2 t. salt1 T plus 2 t. cayenne, divided10-12 lb turkey (fresh, not injected with butter or other seasonings)4 T. unsalted butter, melted3/4 c. onions, finely chopped1/4 c. celery, finely chopped3 T. minced garlic2 T. ground pepper vinegar1 T. plus 1 t. salt1 t. black pepper1/2 c. turkey (or chicken) broth2 T. Worcestershire sauce5 gallons peanut oil (can subst. vegetable … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Cajun Fried Turkey
Thanksgiving Edition: Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad
2 bags Romain Lettuce1 apple chopped (I dipped the apples and pears in lemon juice to reduce the browning)1 pear chopped1 c shredded Swiss cheese1/4 c cranberries1 c pine nuts ( I used roasted/salted sunflower seeds on Sunday) 1/3 c apple cider vinegar2 tbs lemon juice,2/3 c vegetable oil1/2 c sugar2 tbsp onion1/2 tsp salt3 tsp poppy seeds Combine the lettuce, apple, … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad
Thanksgiving Edition: Twice Baked Potatoes
6 large baking potatoes1 stick margarine6 slices bacon1/2 c. sharp cheddar6 green onions, chopped3/4 t. saltpepper to taste Bake potatoes in oven on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cook bacon and drain. In a large mixing bowl add crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, cheddar, and butter. Blend slightly. Then take the potatoes out of the oven. With a large … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Twice Baked Potatoes
Thanksgiving Edition: Peanut Butter Pie
1 c. crunchy peanut butter8 oz. cream cheese, softened1 c. sugar2 T. butter, melted1 c. whipped topping1 T. vanilla1 graham cracker crust, 9 inchHershey’s chocolate fudge topping to garnish In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, cream cheese, sugar, butter, whipped topping and vanilla. Pour into graham cracker crust. Refrigerate overnight. Top with hot fudge (Hershey’s … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Peanut Butter Pie
Turkey Rice Stew
2 c. shredded turkey8 c. water8 bouillon cubes1 c. minute rice1/2 c. green chilies6 carrots, diced3 stalks celery, sliced1/2 medium onion, diced3 T. butter4 T. heavy cream1 can cream of mushroom soup In a large stock pot, boil 8 c. water and bouillon cubes. Sauté onion, celery and carrots in melted butter for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add this mixture to boiling stock pot. … [Read more...] about Turkey Rice Stew
Snow Cocoa
6 c. milk2 c. heavy cream or half and half1 c. sugar1 t. vanilla extract1 – 4 oz. bar Ghiradelli white chocolate On medium heat in a large stock pan, steam milk, cream, sugar and vanilla extract. Cut bar into little bits and add to the steaming mixture, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Take off heat and serve with marshmallows in your favorite winter cup! Makes 6 … [Read more...] about Snow Cocoa