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Mississippi Sweet Potato Pie
By wing118677
Easy and delicious sweet potato pie! This recipe makes two pies -- perfect for holidays or parties! Make sure to
- 4 ounces butter, softened
- 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 small (5-ounce) can evaporated milk, about 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 prepared pie shells, unbaked
Glazed Carrots, Cooks Illustrated Style
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I have never liked cooked carrots-- until I made this recipe
- 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
Garlic Knot Bread Bowl
By á-11135
Garlic Knot Bread Bowl is made in a bundt cake pan, so that after it is baked marinara sauce can be placed in the m...
- 2 (8-count) tubes Pillsbury Grands biscuits
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 10 to 12 cup bundt pan or tube pan
Wild Rice & Porcini Mushroom Dressing
By á-160091
Wild rice porcini mushroom dressing is a perfect fall side dish, or stuff your game hen for an easy (but impressive...
- 3/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms, about 3/4 ounces
- 3 onions, peeled and finely chopped, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-grated or ground nutmeg
- 6 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- 3 cups wild rice, rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons dry sherry, optional
- Salt
Home-Style Honey Wheat Bread
By Nana_CAM
This home baked honey wheat bread is awesome served warm with butter
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 2 cups warm milk (about 110°F.)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 to 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 cups stone ground whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil or butter
- Melted butter, or egg glaze
Slow Cooker Sticky Caramel Pumpkin Cake
By á-46353
There’s no denying that it’s time to start seriously thinking ‘pumpkin
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1 cup (2-sticks) butter, softened
- 4 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 can (15-ounce) solid-pack pumpkin
- 1 jar (16-ounces) caramel sauce or ice cream topping
Cranberry Tart
By courtneyepowell
Mmmm, we've been making this Cranberry Tart every year for Thanksgiving since we discovered it
- 1 prepared piecrust (such as Pillsbury)
- 2 (4 ounce) logs cinnamon-cranberry goat cheese
- 6 tablespoons plus 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole
By AnitaD
A great way to enjoy your Thanksgiving leftovers, without just reheating the dinner again
- 1 (6 ounce) package Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Turkey
- 4 cups chopped leftover roasted turkey
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, green beans, peas), thawed
- 3/4 cup Kraft Real Mayo mayonnaise, or Miracle Whip Dressing
- 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1 cup Kraft Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Applewood Smoked Turkey Breast with Cider Bourbon Gravy
By hcardall
From the brine, to the turkey rub, to the cider gravy, this Applewood Smoked Turkey Breast with Cider Bourbon Gravy...
- BRINE:
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup whole black peppercorns
- 4 cups cold bourbon
- 1 1/2 gallons cold water
- 1 (7-pound) turkey breast
- TURKEY:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons bourbon-smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Soaked applewood chips for smoking (our smoker calls for about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 cup water
- CIDER BOURBON GRAVY:
- The reserved turkey neck
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 shallots, diced
- 1 small apple, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 2/3 cup apple cider
- 2 cups cold low-sodium chicken stock
- 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Pineapple No Bake Cheesecake
By kayjayjohnson
Refreshing Pineapple No Bake Cheesecake
- CRUST:
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- FILLING:
- 1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (see note below)
- 12 ounces fresh pineapple, pureed
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tub (8 ounce) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- GARNISH:
- Whipped topping, optional
- Fresh pineapple, optional
7-Layer Cranberry Cobb Dip
By á-174535
Layers of walnuts, blue cheese, cranberries and more! This is the perfect dip for the holiday season
- SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
- 4 cups walnut halves
- 7 ounces sourdough bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, about 3 cups
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups meat from a rotisserie chicken, shredded, skinless and boneless (1 whole chicken) or shredded turkey meat
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups crumbled blue cheese
- 6 stalks celery, leaves separated and reserved, stalks coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
- crackers, for serving
- 2-quart trifle bowl
Ultra-Crispy Roast Potatoes
By á-47357
These potatoes are parboiled then tossed roughly in a bowl with a metal spoon until their surfaces have been roughe...
- 4 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (see note), rinsed, peeled if desired, and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup duck fat (see note)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 12 sprigs thyme
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