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Roast Turkey with Truffle Butter (Ina Garten)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I know, right? Truffle Butter sounds so pretentious
- 1 (12 to 14-pound) fresh turkey, with giblets removed
- 3 ounces white truffle butter, room temperature
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Large bunch fresh thyme
- 1 large onion, unpeeled and cut in eighths
- 1 whole head garlic, unpeeled and cut in half crosswise
- Good olive oil
- Note: I found truffle butter at my local Costco, and it wasn't as expensive as I thought.
Jalapeño Cream Cheese Cocktail Meatballs
By carvalhohm
Jalapeño Cream Cheese Cocktail Meatballs are a good starter for your next holiday or game day party
- MEATBALLS:
- 1-pound 80 to 85% lean ground beef
- 1 (8-ounce) tub of Philadelphia Jalapeño Cream Cheese Spread, brought to room temperature, or 1 (8-ounce) package of creams cheese plus 1 (4-ounce) can diced jalapeños, drained
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 4 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 2 tablespoons onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground chile powder
- 1 teaspoon Mexican dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- RANCH DRESSING:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, plus more to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream, plus more to taste
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus more to taste
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar, plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed, plus more to taste
- coarse salt and fresh black pepper to taste
Barbecue Deviled Eggs
By á-81356
Deviled eggs can become monotonous
- 12 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup smoked pork, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
- Paprika, for garnish
Basic Old-Fashioned Giblet Gravy
By á-2225
This classic giblet gravy recipe is an oldie but a goodie
- Giblets from 1 turkey or chicken
- 4 cups cold water
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups pan drippings or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk or half and half (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped (optional)
Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing
By á-174535
The ultimate comfort food--old fashioned bread stuffing
- 1 cup chopped celery, about 2 stalks
- 1/2 cup chopped onion, about 1 medium
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot, about 1 medium
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 cups dried white bread cubes*
- 1 cups chicken broth
Pumpkin Spice Roll-out Sugar Cookies. | Life's a Batch
By dedmund
Simple and delicious! Even though there isn’t any actual pumpkin in the dough, I promise your nose will be fooled
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup turbinado sugar**
- 3/4 teaspoon, baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon, salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour**
Cranberry JalapeñoCream Cheese Dip
By JaimeJay
Cranberry jalapeño cream cheese is a great mixture of sweet, spicy and creamy! This dip is always a hit that every
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 bag cranberries, chopped
- 1 can jalapeños, sliced
- 1 cup sugar
Stovetop Green Bean Casserole
By á-4084
I had my first green bean casserole at a friend's house for Thanksgiving and I have been wanting to recreate one ev...
- GREEN BEANS:
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 pound string beans, ends trimmed, beans cut in half
- Ice cubes
- MUSHROOM BASE:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 12 ounces white mushrooms, washed, sandy ends (if any) removed, and sliced into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (or put through a garlic press)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- SHALLOTS:
- 4 cups canola oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 3 medium shallots, peeled and cut into thin rounds
- Kosher salt
Apple Latkes
By Kitchenbee
Apple Latkes are a sweet alternative to your typical Hanukkah latkes and they make a scrumptious addition to any fe...
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt, plus 1/3 cup low-fat milk or 2/3 cup natural plain yogurt
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon superfine sugar
- 2 apples, about 1/2-pound, about 1 cup grated apples
- vegetable oil, for frying
- maple syrup or confectioners’ sugar and ground cinnamon for serving
Autumn Sangria: Apple Cider and Pinot Grigio
By Jenusa
Try this autumn inspired sangria in a cinnamon sugar rimmed glass as a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving festiv...
- 1 bottle Pinot Grigio
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1 cup club soda
- 3 cups autumn fruit, chopped (such as apples, pears and plums)
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- Cinnamon Spice Rim Sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- a pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg (optional)
Chef John's Party Cheese Puffs
By á-4084
These spicy, cheesy, herb-filled appetizers are perfect for your next party or gathering
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup sharp Cheddar or Gruyere cheese, shredded
- Pinch cayenne pepper
Macadamia Nut & White Chocolate Sugar Cookie
By á-25010
You’ll definitely want to add these chewy-on-the-inside, crunchy-on-the-outside cookies to your recipe repertoire
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon solid vegetable shortening
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