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Convection Roasted Turkey Breast
By Silvermama
Convection Roasted Turkey Breast is the perfect mixture of crisp on the outside, moist on the inside
- 4 to 6 pound fresh turkey breast or halved breast, bone in, skin on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup soft butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
Goat Cheese, Cranberry & Walnut Canapes
By LRay
These easy canapes are perfect for a light snack or appetizer in autumn
- 24 walnut halves (about 3/4 cup)
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 24 thin slices whole-wheat baguette, from 1/2 baguette
- 8 ounces fresh goat cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, choped, plus whole leaves for garnish
Baked Creamy Corn Casserole
By á-48467
You're going to love the flavor-marriage of sweet corn and Asiago cheese in this Baked Creamy Corn Casserole recipe
- 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
Roasted Vegetable Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
By ruthg
A nutritious, healthy and great tasting Roasted Vegetable Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
- APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE:
- 1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut lengthwise
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut lengthwise
- 1 pound small golden beets, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 10 to 12 garlic cloves
- 1 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed
- 1 pound small brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 3 fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
- 3 small bay leaves
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 head radicchio, separated into leaves
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetarian Mushroom Thyme Gravy
By á-47524
Boring gravy mix packets are a thing of the past! Flex your culinary skills this Thanksgiving with this Vegetarian ...
- 1/3 cup dried mushrooms, shitake or mixed
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup light cream
- 1 tablespoon sherry
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- Salt & pepper
Pumpkin Spice Cake Balls
By á-160091
I really like the way these cake balls look with a little dark chocolate drizzled on top and some fall-colored spri...
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box spice cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 stick butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound vanilla candy coating
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 ounce semisweet chocolate
- Sprinkles, to taste
Pumpkin Layer Cake
By LRay
A perfect cake for Thanksgiving! Layers of delicious pumpkin cake with hints of nutmeg are smothered in a rich cinn...
- CAKE:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup canola oil
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- Pinch salt
- CINNAMON BUTTERCREAM:
- 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 7 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Pinch nutmeg
- 6 sticks butter, chilled
- CANDIED CRANBERRIES:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 1/2 cups whole fresh cranberries
Memphis Style Smoked Turkey
By Beefman-2
Kick it up a notch this Thanksgiving with this delicious Memphis Style Smoked Turkey
- MEMPHIS RUB:
- 1 (10- to 12-pound) turkey
- 1/2 cup paprika
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
- 1/4 cup mild chili powder (use medium or hot to kick up the heat)
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 3 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons celery seeds
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 3 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
Smoked Salmon Cheese Balls
By GratefulSea
Smoked Salmon Cheese Balls? Yes please! Make individual balls so everyone has the perfect amount, or make one large...
- 1 (8 ounces) package Changing Seas Norwegian Smoked Salmon, roughly chopped
- 1 (8 ounces) package Neufchâtel cheese
- 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 green onions, roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
Croissant Breakfast Bread Pudding in a Slow Cooker
By á-4174
Bread pudding is easy to make in a slow cooker
- BREAD PUDDING:
- 5 croissants, cut into 1/2” pieces
- 2 dinner rolls, cut into 1/2” pieces
- 2 oranges, zested
- 8 eggs
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- BROWN BUTTER-CINNAMON GLAZE:
- 1/2 pound butter, 2 sticks
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting
By á-170521
Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting are the perfect fall crowd-pleasing treat! Spiced thick & soft pumpkin bars ...
- FROSTING:
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (4-ounces) unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (7.5-ounces) pumpkin puree
- 1 stick (4-ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk, plus more if needed
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
By Nicole S
This is a perfect mashed potato recipe for when you've got a lot of things going
- 12 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup minced chives, optional
- 2 tablespoons milk
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