Diane WatkinsBegin the giblet gravy while the turkey is roasting and finish it off with the pan juices while the turkey is resting. This recipe is a classic in my family and produces enough gravy for …
My Best Sweet Potato Pie Recipes
Sweet Potatoes are a staple in the south. We use them as a vegetable, as a starch, or as a dessert. Any way you cook them, they are GOOD! Here are three mouthwatering recipes for …
Toasted Pecans Recipe
1 pound pecan halves (or other nuts) 2 Tablespoons butter Salt to taste Additional seasonings if desired Spread the pecans and butter into a single layer on a baking pan. Place into a 300 degree …
Smoked Turkey and Other Turkey Tips
Pre-Smoked Turkey is an Easy Holiday Entree My Thanksgiving meal is always a very traditional meal, just like my mother always made. My only concession to convenience is my smoked turkey. I purchase a pre-smoked …
Heavenly Ambrosia Fruit Salad Recipe
This recipe is a holiday tradition at our house. Many recipes add mini-marshmallows, and you can if you like, but my family prefers just fruit. This ambrosia can be made the night before to allow …
Mom’s Cornflake Stuffing
By Amanda Jade I grew up on this stuffing. One year, Mom bought a massive monster of a bird, almost 30 pounds, and stuffed it to the brim with her cornflake stuffing. The roasting pan …
Thinking about Turducken for this Thanksgiving
By: Amanda Jade Turducken: a chicken, stuffed inside a duck, stuffed inside a turkey, often with stuffing placed between each layer. Sounds like a monster, huh? In truth, I was hesitant when I first tried …
Slow Cooker Green Beans with Onions and Bacon
By: Amanda Jade This recipe was actually a complete accident at my home one Thanksgiving. I had placed green beans in the slow cooker and my mom added a bit of thin sliced onions and …
Tips for Deep Frying a Turkey
By: Amanda Jade Deep fried turkeys have become all the rage in recent years for a delightful Thanksgiving bird, and for good reason! The skin is left crispy and full of flavor and the meat …
Sausage Apple Pecan Stuffing
Sausage Apple Pecan Stuffing Recipe 1 lb. mild pork sausage 2 c. chopped onions 1 c. chopped celery, incl. leaves 1 bag 14 oz. herb seasoned stuffing plus a small bag of stuffing 2 c. …