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Olive Bread Stuffing with Fennel
By á-10360
This dressing is so flavorful thanks to sautéing the fennel and using olive bread
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound trimmed fennel bulbs, cored and diced, about 2 bulbs
- 3 cups chopped onions, about 3 large
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, white parts only, about 5 onions
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
- 15 cups stale artisanal olive bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup oil-pack dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
Tri-Layered Vegetable Kugel
By blum099
Here's another vegetable recipe that is sure to please, and I bet you didn’t realize you could do this idea witho...
- FRYING PAN:
- BOWL 1: ORANGE
- 4 medium-sized carrots
- 1 large sweet potato
- 2 eggs
- 3 to 4 tablespoons potato starch
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- BOWL 2: WHITE
- 5 medium-sized white-fleshed potatoes, peeled
- 2 eggs
- 3 to 4 tablespoons potato starch
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- BOWL 3: GREEN
- 6 firm, large green zucchinis
- 1 large white-fleshed potato
- 2 eggs
- 3 to 4 tablespoons potato starch
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 4 large onions, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Homemade Bacon Gravy
By Susan52
Gravy infused with bacon, who wouldn't love it? If you're feeling brave, crumble up bacon in the gravy when it's fi
- Bacon, cut into small pieces, bacon slices OR
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- 3 cups milk (I use half milk and half water)
Make Ahead Turkey Gravy
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Gravy is one of the easiest things to make, you just have to follow a few basic rules
- 4 turkey wings
- 4 ribs celery, (use leaves too)
- 1 onion, cut into chunks
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 8 cups water
- 10 peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups turkey stock, strained with fat skimmed
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or a splash of white wine
- Kosher salt to taste (I used 1/2 teaspoon)
- Fresh cracked pepper, optional
Slow-Cooker au Gratin Potatoes & Ham
By gmbeckett
Creamy, cheesy potatoes with ham made in the slow cooker makes perfect comfort food! Add a tossed salad, and dinner...
- 6 cups potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham
- 1 cup American cheese, shredded
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup with 30% less sodium
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
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
Easy Vegetable Stuffing
By carvalhohm
Love stuffing? This tasty, vegetarian version is packed with bell peppers, broccoli and corn
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-pound bag)
- 2 cups frozen broccoli cuts
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
- 4 cups sage and onion-seasoned stuffing cubes (from 14-ounce bag)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Pressure Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
By Renna
Candied sweet potatoes in less than 10 minutes? It's possible with this quick and easy pressure cooker recipe
- 3 sweet potatoes, cut in 3/4 inch slices then cubed
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Marshmallows, optional
Creamy Apple Cranberry Coleslaw
By PBogho57
This Creamy Apple Cranberry Coleslaw recipe is perfect for your Thanksgiving dinner
- 1 cup Miracle Whip Dressing
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 package coleslaw blend, 16 ounces (cabbage slaw mix)
- 1 medium crisp apple such as Granny Smith, Braeburn or Fuji, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Roasted Turkey Gravy
By wing118677
Add tons of flavor to your Thanksgiving turkey with this simple and elegant gravy you can whip up in no time
- Roasting pan and its contents (turkey removed)
- 1 cup dry white wine or hard cider
- 2 cups (or up to 3 cups) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
Herbed Quinoa & Red Rice Stuffing with Kale & Pine Nuts
By á-10847
Try this version of Gluten-Free Stuffing, made with quinoa and red rice stuffing mix
- 1 packet quinoa and red rice (included with mix)
- 3 1/4 cups water
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Unsalted butter for baking dish, plus 3 tablespoons
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale (about 8 ounces) stems removed and leaves thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 packet spices (included with mix)
- 1 packet dried cranberries (included with mix)
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- Zest 1 lemon
- 1 cup vegetable stock, warmed
- Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for serving (optional)
Sweet Potato Casserole
By inspiredbites
I'm on cloud nine having just had a small helping of my sweet potato casserole
- SWEET POTATOES:
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (from baked sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 stick butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- TOPPING:
- 1 bag (6 ounce) pecan halves
- 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 1/4 cup honey (I used chestnut honey)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- salt
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