Jalapeno DressingWonderful "spin" on traditional holiday dressing. Sure to be a hit year after year.
Cranberry CakeCream butter, sugar, and water mixed with evaporated milk. Add flour, salt, baking soda, and cranberries. Pour into 2 greased pie pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
Crustless Pumpkin PieA recipe with 0 cholesterol and 0.5 g Fat. Very healthy and easy to make!
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.
Bourbon Pecan Tart with Chocolate DrizzleI made this recipe for Thanksgiving as a lighter alternative to pecan pie. I served it with homemade bourbon whipped cream and it was a huge hit! It has just the right amount of gooey filling without over doing it. Since I didn't have a tart pan, I used a pie plate, which worked out just fine.
Pecan PieBeat eggs; add sugar and beat again. Stir in syrup; then add butter, salt, vanilla, and burnt sugar; mix well. Add pecans and pour into pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes.
Turkey BarbecueGreat way to use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving! Cook onion, celery, and pepper in butter until soft. Add remaining ingredients except turkey and cook 5 minutes. Add turkey. Heat through.
Glazed CranberriesPrepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil. Place the sugar in a shallow bowl and set aside. Place the egg white and water in a small bowl and whisk until foamy.
Roasted Turkey Legs and GravyI am simply a person who adores dark poultry meat instead of white so why cook an entire turkey? Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Pour the 15 ounce can of chicken broth into the bottom of a roasting pan.
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.
Sweet Potato CasseroleBaked sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pecans. Beat mashed sweet potatoes with white sugar, 1 stick of oleo, vanilla and eggs. Place in greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish or casserole dish.
Cranberry TrufflesChop the chocolate into small, even pieces and place it in a medium heat-safe bowl. Place the cream in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring it to a simmer, but do not allow it to boil.
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.
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 Red CabbageEnjoy this simple colorful recipe of seasoned cooked red cabbage and apple.
Potluck Pumpkin DessertBetter than pumpkin pie! Mix first 6 ingredients and pour into 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix over top. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle pecans over the top.
Thanksgiving DressingIt's almost turkey time again, so I want to share this great dressing recipe with you. It is easy, flavorful, and comes out perfect every time. Don't let the fact that it has Stove Top in it fool you, this tastes nothing like Stove Top.
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.
Escalloped TurkeyAnother great way to use leftover turkey. Mix turkey with dressing. Put in 9x13 inch pan. Make gravy. Don't make gravy thick; should be rather thin.
Turkey Noodle SoupIn Dutch oven, combine turkey bones and trimmings with water. Add salt, poultry seasoning, bouillon cubes and bay leaf. Bring to boil. Cover and cook over low heat 1 hour.
Leftover Turkey CasseroleA yummy way to use up Thanksgiving and/or Christmas leftovers. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix stuffing and 1/4 cup onions in a medium bowl and spoon stuffing mixture into a 9x9 inch baking dish, gently pressing along the bottom.
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.
Turkey Potato PattiesA great way to use up that last bit of leftover turkey and leftover mashed potatoes. Combine potatoes, turkey, and onions.
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.
Holiday Turkey StrataAnother interesting "comfort food" recipe from leftovers. Place frozen vegetables in buttered 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with turkey and croutons. In a large bowl beat eggs, chicken broth, roasted red pepper, and mustard.
Homemade Spicy Coffee CreamerA fall spice flavored creamer. Use a spice grinder or a coffee bean grinder to make these a finer texture, then in a bowl put the powdered milk, add the spices and blend them together with a fork or a whisk.
Mushroom-Turkey PieThis is great for leftover turkey.Cover frozen vegetables with boiling water in a small saucepan. Bring just to a boil and drain immediately.Heat butter in a large skillet over high heat, Add onion and mushrooms and stir 3 minutes.
Celery Stuffed Roast ChickenThere will only be my Auntie and I for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year so instead of a huge turkey we're going to share this. There certainly will still be plenty of leftovers for both us too.
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.
Homemade Cranberry SauceThis is about as easy as it gets and only takes ten minutes.
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.
After Thanksgiving CasseroleIn separate saucepans, cook noodles and broccoli until just tender. In another saucepan over low heat, melt butter; then blend in flour, salt, mustard, pepper and milk, cook stirring constantly until thickened.
Apple-Basted TurkeyPreheat oven to 225 degrees F. Spray bottom of roaster with non-stick spray. Remove skin from turkey and place in roasting pan. Pour 1 cup of apple juice over turkey. Bake, covered, basting every 30 minutes with apple juice and drippings.
Garvin's Delectable Sweet Potato PieSouthern comfort food that has a smooth custard texture that fills the home with the aromatic smells of the holiday. This pie takes me back in time when I spent the holidays at my Grandparents' home.
Cranberry TeaA tasty holiday treat whether served hot or chilled. You can keep warm in your crock pot and it also refrigerates well.
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.
Pumpkin Angel Food CakeWhat a great holiday cake and so easy. A comfort food with a hot cup of coffee or tea. This also makes a great gift.
Post-Thanksgiving Turkey SoupMight be a little early for this one, but Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, along with it, lots of left-overs!
Crockpot Pumpkin ButterThis is my own recipe. I didn't want to make one using refined sugar and this came out so yummy and creamy. If you are making this for diabetics, replace the maple syrup with more agave nectar.
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.
Pumpkin TorteGood enough to serve as dessert!
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.
Turkey Roll UpsI got this recipe from a friend some time ago and have made it countless times. It's a request from my grown children and their wives. Now they are serving it to their friends and getting rave reviews as well.
Candy Corn BlossomsI bought the Hershey's Halloween candy corn flavored kisses on clearance after Halloween for this recipe for $.74 a bag. Great colors for Thanksgiving too!
Turkey TreatsThis is such a fun project! Do it with your kids or by yourself. Great for the Thanksgiving table, or to make as a treat for your child's class.
Fall Snack MixA delicious mix for the holidays or any day!
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.
Pumpkin Whoopie Pie CookiesMix all dry ingredients in a bowl. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Blend in pumpkin, egg and vanilla. Slowly incorporate dry ingredients into the wet and mix thoroughly. On an ungreased cookie sheet, drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie batter and bake at 350 degrees F for 7-10 minutes, depending on size.
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.
Two Cups CasserolePreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2 quart casserole with vegetable spray. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey, stuffing, and cream cheese. Spoon into casserole.
After The Holidays Meat LoafPreheat oven to 375 degrees. Put stuffing in a large bowl. Mix in mushrooms with liquid. Let sit 10 minutes. Mix in ground beef and eggs. Spoon into a 9x9-inch baking dish.
Leftover Turkey Pot PieCombine turkey and potatoes with sauce and pour into a deep oven-proof casserole. Season to taste. Make up a recipe of noodles *(egg noodles or eggless noodles) and arrange over a turkey mixture, making sure noodles do not overlap.
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!
Marshmallow Pilgrim HatsHere's a treat that looks old-fashioned but is made with two favorite modern-day sweets: marshmallows and chocolate. Set the chocolate-striped cookies stripes down on a wax-paper-covered tray, spacing them well apart. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
Thanksgiving PotpiesRecipe for Thanksgiving Potpies. I do this every year with the Thanksgiving leftovers. These freeze well and are a big hit. This is what I had left over this year. Any other leftover ingredients can be used. In past years, I have had carrots, corn, sweet potatoes, you name it. Sometimes you need to make some extra gravy, veggies or potatoes to flesh out the potpies if you are lacking in leftovers in one category.
Hot Spicy PeanutsHeat oil in 8 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden brown; remove garlic and discard. Stir peanuts and chili powder into skillet...
Sugared Party PecansThere is no need for a can of mixed nuts at your party if you make these delicious pecans. They are easy to make and are sure to be devoured.
Spicy Glazed NutsHeat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9x13 inch baking pan. In medium saucepan, combine corn syrup, margarine and orange juice...
Great Holiday or Just Anytime CookiesWhen the Barking chocolate has melted, using a pair of tongs, dip each peanut butter Ritz cracker sandwich in the melted chocolate. Place them on a sheet of wax paper to cool. Serve after they have cooled. They are great...
Brined Maple Turkey with Cream GravyAwesome Thanksgiving Turkey! If you have not brined a turkey before, you need to try it. It makes the meat so tasty and so juicy.
Pumpkin Pie BarsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 13x9 inch baking pan with foil; grease foil lining. Mix flour, brown sugar and 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar in medium bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs...
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.
Thanksgiving Butter RollsThanksgiving dinner is incomplete without my family's favorite. Use your favorite biscuit recipe or refrigerator biscuits.
Pineapple Cranberry CondimentHere is a condiment or salad that is so easy! It is outstanding with turkey or ham, and best of all, will last for days in the refrigerator.
Turkey Tortilla PiePreheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch round baking dish...
Turkey ParmesanSauté onion, celery, mushroom, and garlic in margarine until tender. Blend in flour and cook for one minute stirring constantly. Gradually add milk until smooth...
Turkey and Wild Rice BakeIn a 2-quart casserole combine rice with seasoning packet and water...
Mashed Potatoes and Ham BakePreheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium-sized bowl, mix mashed potatoes and mustard. Spread potato mixture in the bottom of a greased 8-inch square baking pan.
Turkey and Rice SoupIn a large saucepan, combine all ingredients with 6 cups of water. Simmer, covered, until rice is cooked, approximately 30 minutes. Great with fresh bread.
Leftover Turkey SoupCook onion, carrot and celery in hot oil in large saucepan 3 to 5 minutes or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken broth, water and dressing mix. Bring to boil. Add turkey and pasta; cover.
Turkey SpaghettiPrepare cream of mushroom soup as directed. Prepare spaghetti as directed then drain. Combine spaghetti, soup and remaining ingredients. Stir until cheese melts. Serve and enjoy!
The World's Greatest Leftover Turkey SandwichEveryone will be jealous of your lunch!
Leftover Turkey and Mashed Potato BakeDon't know what to do with your Thanksgiving dinner leftovers? Try this...
Turkey Soup InstructionsStart that Turkey Soup after dinner. Strip all of the good meat off the bones and put the meat away in the refrigerator. Take all the leftover bones and skin and bits of meat that are too hard to pull off put them in a large pot with COLD water.
Indian Pudding Recipe and HistoryThis year my daughter's fifth grade class put on a Thanksgiving meal for their parents and teachers. Each student picked a recipe and brought it home to make or help make.
Date PuddingStir well. Pour into greased 9x9 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. When cool, cut or break into bite-size pieces. In a glass serving bowl, layer the pieces with whipped topping. Serves 10-12...
Thanksgiving Yeast RollsWonderful Recipe for Thanksgiving Yeast Rolls. Why not try making your own this year?
Four Layer Pumpkin CakeYummy Cake with Pumpkin, Cream Cheese and Caramel
Two Layer Pumpkin PiePumpkin pie using a graham cracker crust and instant pudding.
Lemon-Sage Turkey with Wild-Mushroom GravyFancy Turkey Recipe with Wild Mushroom Gravy
Perfect Cheeseballs for the HolidaysI prepare several at a time as the recipe can be doubled, wrap in air tight plastic wrap. Store in refrigerator and have them to use through the holidays. Also makes nice gifts for family and friends.
Fried Sweet CornThe corn will have a beautiful golden color. Truly delicious!
Gingersnap Pumpkin PieAnother delectable dessert for your Thanksgiving day feast.
Orange Cranberry BreadA good Holiday bread recipe or just any day.
Thanksgiving Blessing Snack MixEach ingredient in this snack mix symbolizes something associated with Thanksgiving.
Make Your Own "Sparkling" Apple CiderIf you love sparkling cider, but don't want to pay extra for that little pretty champagne bottle it comes in, try this: Add a little apple juice to chilled seltzer water or club soda. Tastes just the same and you get more for your money.
Pumpkin Pie BarsThese would make a nice treat at Thanksgiving.
