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Butternut Squash Soup
By laurenzembron
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Servings 4
Preparation time 5
Cooking time 35
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow or white onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, preferably organic, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups butternut squash, preferably organic, peeled and diced 1-inch
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large sweet apple, preferably organic, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup apple cider, preferably organic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
A velvety smooth soup comprised of wholesome seasonal produce
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Herbed Apricot-Pecan Stuffing
By VerneJ
Change it up this Thanksgiving with this amazing Herbed Apricot-Pecan Stuffing recipe! The perfect blend of savory ...
- 16 cups crustless bread, 1/2-inch cubes
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 4 ribs celery, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
- Salt and pepper
The Best Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
By dmscott52
Seriously, these are the best cheesy scalloped potatoes, made with two types of cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon. salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 (12-ounce) block sharp cheddar cheese,shredded and divided
- 1 (4-ounce) block Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 3 pounds medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
Cheesy Creamed Spinach Casserole
By Susan52
This cheesy spinach casserole is the perfect side to compliment any meal
- 1 medium sweet onion
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, squeeze to remove as much water as possible.
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh grated
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 cup Asiago cheese, shredded, divided
Honey-Roasted Root Vegetables
By Snoo
Honey amplifies the natural sugars of the caramelized vegetables in this dish
- 2 cups peeled sweet potato, coarsely chopped (about 1-large)
- 1 1/2 cups peeled turnip, coarsely chopped (about 2-medium)
- 1 1/2 cups parsnip, coarsely chopped (about 2-medium)
- 1 1/2 cups carrot, coarsely chopped (about 2-medium)
- 1/4 cup tupelo honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 shallots, halved
- Cooking spray
Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese
By jab120638
This mac-and-cheese recipe is an easy-to-make slow cooker recipe that frees-up your hands, so that you can focus on...
- 16-ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 12-ounces evaporated milk
- 3 cups cheddar
- 8-ounces cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Butternut Squash, Ricotta & Spinach Stuffed Shells
By Jomamma
Butternut squash, ricotta, spinach and spices are combined to perfection in these stuffed pasta shells, enjoy!
- 1 (12-ounce) package jumbo pasta shells (about 24 shells total)
- 2 cups of ricotta
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1 fresh smashed garlic clove
- 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach (squeezed and drained)
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Roasted squash, around 2 cups
- grated lemon peel
- 1 stick of butter
- 10 sage leaves
- Fresh lemon juice
Crockpot Ham, Green Beans & Potatoes
By dlroos
The Amazing Crock Pot Ham, Green Beans and Potatoes! This simple recipe is perfect for a great weeknight or anytime...
- 2 pounds fresh green beans
- 2 pounds ham
- 4 baking potatoes
- 1 large onion, optional
- 3 cups water
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Tennessee Honey Corn Pudding
By Kyle-2
This Tennessee version of a corn pudding recipe I created has Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey added to the ingredient...
- 5 large eggs
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/2 cup half & half
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 (15 1/4-ounce) cans whole kernel white corn
- 2 (14 3/4-ounce) cans cream-style white corn
- 1 small green jalapeño pepper, chopped fine, remove seeds if you want less heat
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Dash onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Florence Mama's Candied Yams
By á-61574
Freshly sliced orange gives this candied yam recipe a citrusy twist to this traditional winter recipe
- 3-pounds sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and sliced crosswise in 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 1 orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts
By á-41955
Everyone loves roasted Brussel sprouts
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds Brussel sprouts
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- 10 to 20 cranks fresh ground pepper
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe comes from Food Network's Ina Garten
- 16 extra-large white mushrooms (I used large Portobellos or creminis)
- 5 tablespoons good olive oil, divided
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Marsala wine or medium sherry
- 3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from the casings (I used turkey sausage)
- 6 scallions, white and green parts, minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2/3 cup panko crumbs
- 5 ounces mascarpone cheese, preferably from Italy
- 1/3 cup Parmesan, freshly grated
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Roasted Cauliflower with Caramelized Onion Gratin
By DWatkins23
Adapted from a couple different recipes for Cauliflower gratin, but decided to roast cauliflower and add caramelize
- 1 head cauliflower, broken up into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 large sweet yellow onions
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups cheese, grated (white cheddar and parmesan is good mix use something that's "sharp" Asiago or aged cheddar).
- Pepper
The Best Ever Candied Yams
By jsides
The Best Ever Candied Yams definitely live up to their name and are guaranteed to make your holiday table shine wit...
- 6 medium sized yams, peeled and sliced
- 1 stick butter
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Slow-Cooker Cornbread Dressing
By msippigrl
This slow-cooker cornbread will amaze you with its deliciousness and just how easy it is to make
- 2 (6.5-ounce) packages Martha White Yellow Cornbread & Muffin Mix
- 2/3 cup water
- 2/3 cup skim milk
- 1 egg
- 4 slices two day old bread, crusts removed
- 1 medium onion, about 3/4 cup, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped, about 1/2 cup
- 3 extra-large eggs
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of Campbell's 98% Fat-Free Chicken Soup
- 1 or 2 (10.5-ounce) cans Campbell's Chicken Broth, depending on how moist you like your dressing
- 3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 stick salted butter, divided
- Salt, to taste
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Deluxe Mashed Potatoes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine, divided.
- 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2-cup)
- 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups cooked mashed potatoes
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
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Creamed Corn Casserole
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 (16-ounce) packages frozen whole kernel corn
- 2 cups red and/or green sweet pepper, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped (1-large)
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
- 1 (8-ounce) tub cream cheese spread with chive and onion or cream cheese spread with garden vegetables
- 1/4 cup milk
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Glazed Carrots, Cooks Illustrated...
- 1 pound medium carrots (about 6), peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick on the bias
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , cut into 4 pieces
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Ground black pepper
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Sweetie Pie's Candied Yams
- CANDIED YAMS:
- 3 large sweet potatoes or yams
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water
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Baked Creamy Corn Casserole
- 1/2 cup milk, divided
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 to 5 cups corn kernels, fresh, frozen, canned, or leftover, thawed and well drained
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup Asiago, shredded
- Chives for garnish
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The Ultimate Green Bean Casserole...
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
- 2 cups canola oil, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- 6 large shallots, peeled and sliced into thin rings
- 5 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced, about 1-pound
- 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2-pounds green beans, trimmed, halved and blanched
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Honey...
- 1 package fresh Brussel Sprouts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher Salt and ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
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Potato Kugel Gratin
- 4 teaspoons coarse salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing baking dish
- 3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, about 6 large potatoes
- 5 shallots, thinly sliced, about 9-ounces
- 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsalted matzo meal
- flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, to taste, for serving
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Crack Green Beans
- 5 (8-ounce) cans of green beans, drained
- 12 slices bacon, chopped, cooked to crisp and drained
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 7 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
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Rhoda's Candied Sweet Potatoes -...
- 8 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8ths
- 3 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 vanilla beans, split in half lengthwise*
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- Note: I used 1 Tablespoon Singing Dog Vanilla Bean Paste
- 1 stick butter, cut into pieces
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Sweet Potato Casserole
- TOPPING:
- 4 whole medium sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup milk (I used 2% and it worked out fine)
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, optional
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3/4 stick butter
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Pineapple Stuffing Casserole
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 large can crushed undrained pineapple
- 4 cups soft bread cubes
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