A traditional pumpkin pie recipe based on one from the 1890s made with pure maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
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This cake is a holiday tradition at my house. It’s rich, moist, and filled with coconut and walnuts.
For the cake:
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
5 egg yolks
5 egg whites
1 small can flaked coconut, reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 [...]
The star of Thanksgiving dinner.
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bay leaves
1 turkey, 12 -13 pounds
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine all ingredients (except the turkey, of course!) in a bowl and mix well. Set aside.
Take off the [...]
Tired of cranberry sauce? This will make your turkey happy!
1 cup water
3/4 cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup apples - peeled, cored and diced
1 can Mandarin oranges
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Bring water and sugar to a boil in a [...]
This is a classic recipe from the 1950s that came into my family by way of the late Marcia Gabriel Saunders of Charlotte, North Carolina. They are always found on the table at Christmastime.
Yield: 12 to 14 servings
8 medium potatoes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
8 ounces sour cream
Paprika, [...]
No matter how I increase this recipe, there never seem to be any leftovers after my family gets done!
6 large baking potatoes
1//4 pound unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
1 pint half and half
2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
Peel and cut potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Boil until fork tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to heat, [...]
6 medium sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tsp. orange extract
1/2 cup half and half
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup coconut
Boil sweet potatoes until fork tender. Plunge into cold water and peel. Put them in a large mixing bowl and mash thoroughly. Add the remaining ingredients [...]
his is a Southern tradition at Thanksgiving. I always make extra, as it always seems to be eaten!2 cups wild rice
1/2 pound pork sausage
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 - 3 ribs celery
1 pint oysters, quartered with oyster liqueur reserved
2 - 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
salt
ground black pepper
ground paprika
Directions:
Cook rice in boiling salted water till tender, about [...]
1 (16 ounce) package corn bread mix
1 pound sausage of your choice, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons ground sage
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup fat-free chicken or vegetable brothDirections:
One to two days ahead, make one pan of [...]
1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery
1 cup ((combined) unsalted butter and drippings from sausage
8 cups bread cubes
3 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cook sausage and drain. Melt butter and add enough to sausage drippings to make 1 cup. Sauté onions and celery in butter/dripping mixture [...]
