Making as much ahead as possible makes turkey day so relaxed! A quiet Thanksgiving dinner at home - sometimes these are the best. Dinner Roast Turkey; be sure to check How to Carve a Turkey here Stuffing Pan Gravy or Make-Ahead Gravy (results are the same!) Cranberry...
An Indirect Route
Lemony Broccoli Salad
A light, refreshing salad. Ingredients 1 large head of broccoli 1 1/2 pounds, cut into 1-inch florets, stems peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon fresh lemon...
How Long Will It Last?
Here's a handy food storage chart from the FDA. You can download the PDF version here.
Cranberry Apple Pie
Perfect for Thanksgiving or any other time! INGREDIENTS 6-7 cups sliced, peeled green apples (3 large) 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries 3/4 cup sugar 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbs orange zest 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tbs butter pastry for 2 crust pie DIRECTIONS Make the filling: Stir...
Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk
This is an alternative to the traditional pumpkin + evaporated milk recipe. 9" graham cracker crust, baked and cooled1 15 oz can pumpkin puree1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk2 eggs at room temperature1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp ginger1/4 tsp cloves Preheat oven to 400...
Raspberry Streusel Bars
Just sayin' - best bars ever! 1/2 cups flour2/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 tsp salt18 T unsalted butter, cut into 18 pieces and softened1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats1/4 cup light brown sugar3/4 cup raspberry jam3/4 cup raspberries1 T lemon juice Preheat oven to 375...
Chocolate Chip Cookies – yes, again
Add one more recipe to the never-ending quest for the perfect chocolate chip cookie! 1 3/4 cup flour1/2 tsp baking soda14 Tablespoons unsalted butter3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar2 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp salt1 egg + 1 egg yolk1 1/4 cups...
Steelcut Oatmeal in the Instant Pot
Be sure to use regular oats, not quick-cooking. Prep: 1 minute; start to finish 15 minutes 1 cup steel cut oats3 cups water Put the oats and water in the Instant Pot.Close the lid and vent.Set for 3 minutes.When oats are finished cooking, turn off and let pressure...
Salted Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies
These shortbread cookies have a sweet, crispy edge and are topped with flaky sea salt. Prep: 45 minutes + 2 hours for chilling 1 cup + 2 T salted butter (or unsalted + 1/2 tsp salt)1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup brown sugar1 tsp vanialla2 1/2 cups flour6 oz chocolate chips1...
