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[20 Nov 2008 | No Comment | ]

This is a wonderful dressing recipe for Thanksgiving. The bacon and biscuits even make it a great leftover for the morning after Thanksgiving.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a baking sheet arrange:
12 already baked biscuits, cut into 1 inch cubes (could be home-made or store bought, baked according to directions)
Toast biscuits until lightly browned, about 15-20 minutes. Set aside. Increase oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet, over medium to high heat, cook:
1 lb bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
Drain all of excess fat …

[18 Nov 2008 | No Comment | ]

If you like sweet potatoes this is an easy and delicious side dish. The lemon and thyme really compliment the flavor of the sweet potatoes. I was very pleasantly surprised when I made this dish. This would be a great alternative to plain old mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl mix together:
4 large peeled and sliced sweet potatoes (about 1/2 inch thick)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Once potatoes are coated with oil, salt and pepper, arrange in …

[17 Nov 2008 | No Comment | ]

I am always looking for great and easy holiday recipes that utilize seasonal flavors. Fall is my favorite time of year and I love pumpkin, so naturally, I love this recipe.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together:
1 29 oz can of pumpkin

2 14oz cans sweetened condensed milk
4 egg yolks (save whites for later)
2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt

Separately beat 4 egg whites until stiff and fold into combined pumpkin mixture. Spread evenly into greased 13×9 inch baking pan. Directly …

[13 Nov 2008 | No Comment | ]

This is a great recipe to serve on Thanksgiving or the days leading up to Thanksgiving. It combines apples and cranberries and is a wonderful alternative to the traditional pie. Serve it with ice cream or home-made whipped cream.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a 9×13 greased baking pan, evenly place:
5 tart apples, peeled, slice and cored
In a large bowl mix together:
1 can whole cranberry sauce
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
Pour cranberry mixture evenly over apples. In a small bowl mix together:
1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, …

[4 Nov 2008 | No Comment | ]

This is a great stuffing for Thanksgiving. I made it for the first Thanksgiving dinner I prepared and loved it because the sausage was a nice change of meat from all the turkey. The apple flavor makes it just a little sweet and so delicious.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large baking pan, cook:
1 lb of sourdough bread, crust trimmed and cubed (1/2 pieces)
Cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, turning bread to until lightly golden. Transfer bread to a large bowl. In a …