Archive for the 'Holidays & Special Occasions' Category

Here’s what we’ll be having for our Thanksgiving meal. No soup this year, and the desserts will be simple. But what never changes is the turkey recipe, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving in the DVD player and the Christmas music - gotta have it. Good cheer to all!
Divorce Court Turkey - (See Poultry Category)
Gravy
Mashed potatoes- [...]

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No, I’m not bragging.  : )
Unbaked pie crust
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
2 large eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. kosher salt
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.  Set the pie plate aside. In a large bowl, whisk all the other ingredients together, pour into the pie crust and [...]

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What a pie! This recipe will definitely wow your dessert crowd.  When my husband tasted it he was speechless. Yes, it is that good.

1 unbaked pie shell
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 heaping Tbsp. Crisco
1 cup cane syrup (such as King or Lyle’s Golden)**see below
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup boiling water
1 large or extra [...]

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Here’s what I’m fixing for Thanksgiving 2008. This year I’m serving soup which is new for me. I begin my kitchen preparations the day before (I take off from work) and crank up some groovy holiday music such as Dean Martin or Steve Tyrell, it really sets the mood. Good Cheer to all!
Divorce Court Turkey [...]

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A basic recipe with no frills, and I just can’t seem to tweak this one. It’s so perfect as is. See what you think.
1 stick butter
1 large white onion, diced
4 stalks celery stalks with leaves, chopped
1 bag (about 15 oz.) cubed seasoned stuffing (I use red bag Pepperidge Farms)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley OR 2 [...]

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It’s taken me a while to try this method of gently lifting up the turkey skin on the breast meat and spreading the herbs underneath.  Do try this, you’ll be quite happy with the outcome. A turkey cooks at about 20-30 minutes per pound but please consult a turkey timetable for exact specifications. 
Turkey Pan [...]

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Roger, a friend from work, gave me this recipe. It’s so good, why wait until the holidays? This delicious recipe requires drying out the bread for 3 days. Sounds like too much work? No way! Once you taste it, you’ll be hooked.
1 Giant Loaf Wonder Bread
1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh, minced parsley
1/2 tsp. sage
1 packet dried [...]

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Perfect to serve for any day for brunch, but especially colorful for Yuletide or Christmas morning.
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cups grated provolone cheese
4 eggs
1/2 cup evaporated milk OR you can use half-n-half
1 heaping tsp. minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped green onions OR green pepper
1/4 cup [...]

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Why homemade? Because it’s so much better than the canned stuff. The canned stuff is good enough but why not give it a whirl? You’ll dazzle your holiday guests when you present this.
4 12-oz. bags cranberries
3 cups white sugar
3+ cups cold water
2 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin (Knox brand is good)
In a 4 - 5 quart [...]

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Here’s something you don’t find everyday. They’re fun to make and smell good too! Use any shape cookie cutters you want. A trip to your local wholesale club for bulk spices is a good idea.
1 cup applesauce
1 Tbsp. nutmeg
1 Tbsp. allspice
2 Tbsp. ground cloves
3/4 cup cinnamon
Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper.
In [...]

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