Jalapeno DressingWonderful "spin" on traditional holiday dressing. Sure to be a hit year after year.
Cheddar Carrot CasseroleThis is a little different than plain carrots and is good for a holiday meal. I made this for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it!
Grandma Ruby's Cranberry SaladThis cranberry salad is a family tradition. No holiday would be complete without it. It's a perfect blend of sweet and tart. My eight year old has made the cranberry salad all by himself for the last couple years, and is so proud to contribute to the holiday feast.
Almond Apple StuffingSaute apples, almonds, onion and celery in butter for 5 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in seasonings. Toss together with bread cubes and raisins; add apple mixture.
Oma's Red CabbageEnjoy this simple colorful recipe of seasoned cooked red cabbage and apple.
Green Beans with Bacon VinaigretteI think rather than making the typical green bean casserole with mushroom soup for Thanksgiving, this would be a new twist on it.
Oma's Cucumber SaladThis is an easy recipe and I have made it even easier throughout the years. This came from my mother who never measured anything. She just used her hand to measure and then made it to taste.
Thanksgiving BallsInexpensive, quick and easy crowd pleaser. Combine one packet potato flakes and one bag stuffing mix in bowl with half a cup of hot water; stir.
Candied Sweet PotatoesArrange potatoes cut in half lengthwise in uncovered baking dish. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in saucepan. Boil 5 minutes. Pour over potatoes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes.
Cranberry RelishMaking your own cranberry relish can be a hit with turkey for a holiday treat.
Steamed Sweet PotatoesFor years, I dreaded "the sweet potatoes," and kept it to myself. Then, I watched Alton Brown on the Food Network, "Good Eats: Potatoes, My Sweet," and I am forever changed.
Summer Squash BakeThis is a wonderful recipe. I made it for Thanksgiving, the whole family loved it. I used Ritz crackers in place of the bread crumbs. It is rich but very good.
Basic GravyA recipe that can be made from roasted chicken, turkey, beef, ham or pork drippings. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the pan drippings in your roasting pan.
Place roasting pan on the stove and heat drippings over medium heat.
Basic Baked Moist StuffingPerfect if you're not roasting an entire stuffed turkey. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Saute the onion and celery in a skillet until just barely tender, meanwhile, heat the broth and pepper in a large pan.
Homemade Cranberry SauceThis is about as easy as it gets and only takes ten minutes.
Cranberry Sweet Potatoes or YamsHere's a nice sweet potato or yam variation for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix cranberry sauce and juices in a bowl. Mix corn syrup and melted butter in another bowl.
Cranberry FluffGrind cranberries; add sugar and let stand 2 hours. Fold in Cool Whip, marshmallows, pineapple, cranberries (use juice of pineapple and cranberries), and nuts.
Ojibwa Baked PumpkinSimple, few ingredients, sweet, and different! Pumpkins are in season, so it's perfect!
Winter Squash CasseroleThis is one of those dishes that lets you know that the seasons have changed, finally. Winter squash, which includes pumpkin, acorn, Hubbard, turban, butternut, and so many more, are all so very good in their own right, but this is so good.
Green Bean CasseroleBring beans to a boil and drain. Place green beans in a casserole dish in layers, alternating with layers of soup.
Thanksgiving Broccoli CasseroleThis is great for the holidays, I make it every Thanksgiving. My family and friends love it. I have had many requests for the recipe.
Candied Sweet Potatoes in SyrupBoil all ingredients except sweet potatoes together for 5 minutes. Pour over cooked sweet potatoes in a shallow pan and bake in a 400 degree F oven for 20 minutes or until delicate brown.
Reba McEntire's Praline Sweet Potato CasserolePreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease shallow 1 1/2 qt. casserole. In bowl, mash sweet potatoes; stir in granulated sugar, margarine, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and eggs.
Squash DressingCook onion in melted margarine until tender. Mix all ingredients together and put into casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees F. until brown on top.
Paw-Paw's DressingThis is my FIL's WONDERFUL Thanksgiving and Christmas dressing recipe. He "shared" the recipe with me when I became a part of the family. Trust me, it is AWESOME and you will want to make an extra batch of it because it will go fast. All of the grandkids fight over the last piece. Yum Yum.
Louisiana Corn Bread DressingSimmer gizzard, heart and neck in a quart of water until tender. Add liver and cook a few minutes more until done. Cut all meat fine for dressing. Saute' celery, onion and shallots in butter until done but not brown.
Old Fashioned Oyster StuffingCook celery and onions in butter until tender, but not brown. Add crumbs, oysters, bay leaf, seasonings and eggs. Add enough liquid to moisten; you don't want the mixture dry, but it must not be too moist.
Cornbread DressingTwo recipes for Cornbread Dressing
Grandmother's Oyster DressingMix sage and hot water. Beat eggs and 1/3 cup water together. Combine all ingredients and let ripen 3-4 hours. For a southern touch, substitute cornbread for half the bread.
Fresh Cranberry RelishMix above ingredients together. Let set at least 2 hours, overnight if possible. This is great at Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Stuffing BallsPreheat oven to 325 degrees F. Brown meat; drain. Combine with dry stuffing mix in large bowl. Stir in cranberry sauce, egg and 1 cup water. Shape mixture into 16 balls.
Dressing - Tips and RecipesTips and recipes for making dressing.
Fried Sweet CornThe corn will have a beautiful golden color. Truly delicious!
