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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
4.6/5 (25 Votes)

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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
4.2/5 (14 Votes)

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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)
4.5/5 (23 Votes)

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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
4.3/5 (50 Votes)

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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
4.4/5 (41 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (39 Votes)

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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
4.8/5 (6 Votes)

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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
4.4/5 (34 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (32 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (33 Votes)

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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)
4.7/5 (11 Votes)

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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
4.3/5 (49 Votes)

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Sweet Potato Casserole Olive Bread Stuffing with Fennel