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Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Bread with Buttered Rum Glaze
By MaryA.
This pumpkin bread is a yeast dough base, so it is light and airy
- BREAD:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup warmed milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- BUTTERED RUM GLAZE:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/8 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon rum
Caramel Apple Cake
By scratch cook
The same satisfaction of a caramel-dipped apple, but in cake form
- 1 (2-layer size) package yellow cake mix
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
- 1 cup water
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 20 KRAFT caramels
- 3 tablespoons milk
Spicy Southern-Fried Turkey Wings
By á-170456
Get ready to impress your guests this Thanksgiving with this amazing Spicy Southern-Fried Turkey Wings recipe! Supe
- 8 turkey wings separated at joints, tips removed, rinsed well and patted dry
- 8 tablespoons Emeril's Essence seasoning
- 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce
- Peanut oil for frying
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons salt
Bourbon & Orange Brined Turkey
By ruhroh
While you're deep-frying your turkey, use orange and bourbon to give it even more great flavor and taste
- FOR THE BRINE:
- 2 gallons cold water
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups bourbon
- 1 cup kosher salt, such as Morton’s brand
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large navel orange, sliced into 6 wedges
- 2 bay leaves, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 3-inch cinnamon stick, coarsely broken
- FOR THE TURKEY:
- One 12 to 14 pound turkey, defrosted if frozen, giblets removed. Deep frying recommended maximum bird is 15 pounds. Smaller is ideal.
- NOTE: Only use the following if oven roasting, smoking or grilling your bird:
- 1 large navel orange, sliced into 6 wedges
- Several sprigs of fresh herbs, such as sage, thyme, rosemary, etc.
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper
Cranberry Apple Jello Salad
By tpriddy_1
A deliciously gorgeous Cranberry Apple Jello Salad
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple undrained
- 2 packages (small box) raspberry Jello
- 1 (16-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 apple, chopped
- 2/3 cup walnuts, chopped
- Water, as needed
Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
By msippigrl
Candied sweet potatoes are a traditional Southern side dish that's a holiday and potluck favorite
- 6 to 8 medium red sweet potatoes (I had 9 long, skinny ones), peeled and cut into chunks or thick slices
- 1 stick salted butter, 1/2 cup
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Honey & Sage Brined Deep Fried Turkey
By á-28079
Devotees of this Thanksgiving tradition swear that once you try Honey & Sage Brined Deep Fried Turkey, you'll never...
- 1 (12 to 16-pound) turkey
- 6 quarts water
- 1 1/2 cups kosher salt
- 1 cup honey
- 1 handful fresh sage leaves
- 6 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
- 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
- 2 ounces your favorite spice rub
- 4 to 5 gallons Peanut Oil, for frying
- Turkey fryer and burner
Perfect Double Cream Garlic Mashed Potatoes
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
These garlic mashed potatoes are so scrumptious! Serve as a side for just about anything! My only frustration in m...
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into even pieces
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cream cheese (low-fat is okay), softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
- NOTE: Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled are excellent!
Make-Ahead Chicken & Green Bean Casserole
By á-4084
This casserole combines just about everything we like in one dish: tender chicken, fresh green beans, creamy mushro
- 1 package (6-ounces) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1/2 pound)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
- 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1-3/4 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 4 ounces (1/2 of 8-ounces package) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Sausage
By á-4084
Crisped, succulent Italian sausage adds loads of flavor to this reinvented version of a holiday staple
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- kosher salt
- Pepper
- 2 pounds green beans
- 6 ounces Italian sausage
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 3/4 cup 2-percent milk
- 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 bunch spinach
Grand-Mère Oyster Dressing
By DreiFromBK
Chef John Besh says, "This is the only dish worthy of both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner at our house
- 2 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 celery rib, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 large baguettes (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch dice, about 12 cups
- 4 dozen shucked oysters plus 1 cup oyster liquor, oysters halved, about 2 cups
- 2 scallions, minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
Blintz Souffle
By MOH
Blintz Souffle is an easy and delicious recipe to make for any occasion
- 12 frozen blintzes ,assorted flavors, defrosted just enough to separate
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
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