Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Growing up, we celebrated every national holiday at my house with time-honored traditions. Thanksgiving was no exception.
My mom would plan her Thanksgiving shopping list weeks in advance. She made it a priority to shop for all the necessary ingredients for her recipes before the stores could sell out. Topping the list was poultry seasoning. My mom could not make her famous sausage dressing without it. There was also the Jimmy Dean silver label sausage with sage. My mom incorporated the brand into her dressing in 1969 and after that, no other sausage would do. Another item we had to hunt down before Thanksgiving Day was unseasoned croutons. My mom thought the herb-seasoned croutons made her dressing too salty, nothing but the best for her family. If you’ve ever had the task of finding unseasoned croutons or poultry seasoning on Wednesday night before …
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
In this special holiday cooking video, Patch shows you how to prepare the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving feast.
Here's your turkey grocery list: Turkey (determine size based on Tip 1 below) Stuffing (see package for amount needed based on turkey weight) Chicken Broth Onions Celery Butter Spices: Sage, Thyme, Poultry Seasoning, Basil, Salt, Pepper Aluminum Foil Thermometer (if you don't already have one) Roasting Pan Tip 1: When purchasing your whole turkey, figure 1-1-½ pounds per person, which allows ½ pound for leftovers. Tip 2: Frozen turkeys should be defrosted in the refrigerator for 2-5 days prior to cooking depending on the size. Figure approximately 1 day for every 4 pounds. Never defrost at room temperature. Tip 3: Always remove the neck and giblets and rinse your turkey inside and out with cold water and pat dry. Tip 4: When prepping …
Monday, November 21, 2011
This can be a take-to-a-party dip or a healthy addition to holiday meals because of the apples.
I must admit I'm not much of a cook. I usually take finger foods to Christmas parties, and I buy my holiday desserts from a store. But this recipe has always been a favorite with my kids and with family members who like to "graze" while waiting for Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner. If you like Heath candy bars, you'll love this tasty dip. You can dip apples or any other fruit that you have in mind. Try it and and let me know what you think! Ingredients: 1- 8 oz. block of cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 bag Hearthbar Bits Apple wedges (granny smith, red delicious, or roma) Directions: Cream together cream cheese, sugars, and vanilla. Stir Heathbar Bits in with a spoon. Serve with apple wedges cut …
Saturday, November 19, 2011
A cheesy potato casserole and delicious cranberry sauce are sure to light up your Thanksgiving dinner table!
It’s time for Thanksgiving, my favorite time of the year! Not only do you get to see family, but the food is plentiful and delicious. If your family is anything like mine, there are multiple side dishes to choose from to accompany the all important turkey. Everything from green bean casserole to sweet potato pie has been served at our table and now, I would like to share some fantastic side dish recipes that may become a part of your Thanksgiving tradition. Ingredients Potato Casserole 3 lbs Red potatoes, sliced 1 lb Broccoli, chopped 1 10.75 oz can Cream of chicken 1 cup Sour cream ½ lb Ham, sliced 1 tsp Paprika 1 tsp Black pepper 1 tbsp Kosher salt 1 tsp Garlic powder 1 tsp Basil ½ cup Cheddar cheese, grated ½ cup Asiago, grated ½ cup …
Donna Espy-Rypel
11:27 am on Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Thanks so much for the wonderful memories of Thanksgiving with your family! I can relate to so many of them...Happy Thanksgiving! more ›