Diane WatkinsThis 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 …
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. …
Easy Oyster Stuffing Recipe
Easy Oyster Stuffing for Turkey 1 (14 oz) bag of premade stuffing mix. 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 cups chicken broth (out of a can is fine and easy) 1 pint …
How to Brine a Turkey with Recipes
Brining yields a much more moist and tender Turkey. Make sure you have room in your refrigerator before you start this. Brining your turkey results in a moist and juicy, not “watery” bird. This method can …
Molded Cranberry Salads — Perfect for the Holidays or Anytime.
I greatly prefer a molded cranberry salad to the canned cranberry sauces that you buy. The fresh, tart flavor of cranberries is strong and easily complimented with orange, pineapple, nuts and other fruits. I like …
Hoppin’ John Recipe
Hoppin’ John Some southern states have different versions, using the local variety of peas; but Hoppin’ John always includes peas and rice.
Decadently Rich Chocolate Truffle Cake
This chocolate truffle cake is perfect for the holidays or a special occasion. It is a little more complicated to make, requiring a filling and a ganache coating, but the results are well worth the …