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Safe Homemade Eggnog
By circkles
With homemade eggnog, people frequently have the concern of salmonella from consuming raw eggs
- 6 organic eggs
- 3/4 cup evaporated cane juice or agave
- 1 cup organic heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cups almond or soy milk
- 1 teaspoon rum or vanilla extract (for non-alcohol version) or 1 tablespoon brandy or rum.
- nutmeg, ground or grated for garnish
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
By mytastytreasures
Delicious, creamy, make ahead mashed potatoes adapted from Pioneer Woman
- 5 pounds russet, or yukon gold potatoes
- 3/4 cups butter
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 to 3/4 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon black pepper
Holiday Deep Fried Ham
By Bigeasy110
A tasty, traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas deep fried ham is brined overnight in a delightful mix of flavors
- BRINE:
- 1 gallon water
- 1 gallon cider
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon mince garlic
- HAM:
- 10 - 15 pound uncured ham
- Clear frying oil
- GLAZE:
- 3 cups pineapple juice
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- Note: This recipe requires a deep fat fryer large enough to hold the ham.
The Ultimate Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Fried Shallots
By á-177220
Sautéed cremini mushrooms and blanched green beans are combined with a luscious sauce of chicken stock and cream
- 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
Savory Herb Corn Muffins
By Susan52
Savory corn muffins are easy to make
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 (14 to 17-ounce) box corn muffin mix
- 6 ounces Cabot Sharp Extra Light Cheddar, grated, about 1 1/2 cups
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
- 2/3 cup Cabot 2% Plain Greek-Style Yogurt
- 2 large eggs
Nanny's Thanksgiving Dressing
By Taraespo
Sauté celery and onion in butter until soft, set aside
- 2 cups celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 pound pork breakfast sausage
- 5 quarts hamburger buns, broken into pieces (1bun=approx 1 cup)
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups chicken broth, plus extra
Pumpkin, Caramel & Pecan Cheesecake
By á-24617
This amazing pumpkin cheesecake starts with a spicy gingersnap crust and gets even better—thanks to a drizzle of ...
- 1/2 cup chopped Planters Pecans, divided.
- 38 Nabisco Ginger Snaps, finely crushed (about 1/2 cups).
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted.
- 4 packages (8-ounces each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese softened.
- 1 cup sugar.
- 1 can pumpkin (15-ounces)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pies spice.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- 4 eggs
- 25 Kraft Caramels.
- 1/4 cup milk.
Gingerbread Waffles with a Pear-Walnut Compote
By á-11186
What's for breakfast? Try this these scrumptious Gingerbread Waffles with a Pear-Walnut Compote
- WAFFLES:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg plus 1 egg white
- 3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons milk
- COMPOTE:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 pears peeled, cored and diced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
Chipotle Creamed Spinach Phyllo Cups
By jenlin
These spicy, crunchy, spinach-filled phyllo cups are the perfect way to start any dinner party or social gathering
- 1 (10-ounce) package baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chipotle flavored hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 45 mini phyllo shells
Heirloom Tomato Cornbread Salad
By TasteAndSee
A delicious late summer salad
- 3 to 4 cups cornbread, cubed 1-inch
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cut into oblique shapes (any color, shape or size)
- 2 1/2 ounces baby arugula, washed and dried
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper, fresh cracked
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
- Fresh basil for garnish
Make Ahead Scrambled Eggs
By Janes_kitchen
Easy, creamy, cheesy eggs, and best of all, you make them the night before! Double or triple the recipe and you’v
- 12 whole eggs
- 1/2 cups half-and-half, or heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/8 teaspoons white pepper
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 pound bacon, about 6 slices, cooked & chopped
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Sauce
By á-160091
An exciting twist on a classic
- 1 3/4 cups crushed graham crackers (from 14 sheets)
- 1/3 cup light-brown sugar, packed
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (I recommend using Philadelphia)
- 1 cup light-brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- Salted caramel sauce (store bought)
- Sweetened whipped cream, for serving, optional
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