Archive for the 'Thanksgiving Recipes' Category

Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

Try something new this holiday!
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 eggs (beaten)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt.  Mix well. In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs and vanilla. Add pumpkin [...]

Fancy Lattice Apple Pie

An oldie but a goodie!
Ingredients:
8 cups peeled and sliced granny smith apples (or other tart apples)
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
Dash of salt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water
Preheat oven to 375F. 
In a large bowl combine apple slices, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. [...]

Cranberry Pumpkin Bread

Everyone loves bread and this recipe really mixes it up!
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs (beaten)
1 cups brown sugar
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
Directions:
In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt.  Mix well.  [...]

How To Cook The Perfect Turkey

The turkey is the central element of any good Thanksgiving meal. An otherwise perfect meal can be ruined by a dry, overcooked turkey. Since this isn’t something we cook on a weekly basis, it’s not easy to pull off the perfect turkey…unless you follow these tips and the recipe below.

Cornbread Stuffing

This is one of those dishes that is more likely served in the South, but there is always room for more food at the table! Thanksgiving is a great time to try new recipes and get everyone involved in the cooking. This cornbread stuffing is a terrific twist on an old favorite.

Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing & Homemade Gravy

This is the whole turkey dinner - right here in one place. If you follow this plan, you’ll be ready for the feast. It’s all on the next page. Just click to keep reading.

Candied Yams

This one is an absolute favorite at my house with both adults and children! Just another traditional Thanksgiving recipe that makes this holiday so much fun!
4 fresh yams
¼ cup butter
½ cup orange juice
Zest of one small orange (grated orange peel)
Orange slices (optional)
¼ cup brown sugar
½ bag miniature marshmallows
Directions:
Boil the yams with their peel on until [...]

Classic Green Bean Casserole

This is a family favorite. You can get the recipe off the can - but it’s easier to print here.
Serves 6
4 cups cooked French style green beans
1 can (10 oz) cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
1 1/3 cups French fried onions
Directions:
Place the mushroom soup, milk and pepper in a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Stir in [...]

All Butter Apple Pie Crust

There are times when a ready pie dish will do but Thanksgiving is special so why not try making your own pie crust… it’s not as difficult as you may think. This recipe makes 1 9-inch pie crust.

Easy Pumpkin Pie

We’re all looking for ways to save time during the holidays. Here’s the “quick” recipe for a family favorit.
Ingredients:
2 cups pureed pumpkin
2 eggs (beaten)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup butter (melted)
1 pie crust
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.  [...]