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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]