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Last Call For Thanksgiving Leftovers

Are you still eating Thanksgiving leftovers? I posted a few simple, affordable and tasty ways you could breathe new life into leftover Turkey Day dishes, but I wouldn’t suggest you use any of them after tomorrow. According to health experts at the Mayo Clinic, you should not eat refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers after Tuesday, December 1st, in order to prevent food poisoning. Doctors say they see an increase in food poisoning cases in the first weeks of December due to people eating spoiled Thanksgiving leftovers. Food poisoning (also known as food-borne illness) is caused by bacteria in contaminated food. Symptoms can … Continue reading →

Making the Most of Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

According to the pros at Butterball, this is technically the last day you should be eating leftover Thanksgiving turkey. That is unless you don’t mind spending some serious time alone in the bathroom. By now even the most die-hard turkey fans have got to be tiring of the holiday bird, no matter how well it was basted. However, if you have just a few more slices left and refuse to waste them, then you might consider the following recipes. They are ideal for using up leftover turkey and other Thanksgiving sides. POST THANKSGIVING PANINI Ingredients: 2 slices of French bread … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Recipes: Super Stuffing and Sensational Sweet Potatoes

There’s one in every family–the one must-have dish that makes a Thanksgiving meal complete. For some it’s Aunt Kay’s Pumpkin Pecan Pie, for others it’s grandma’s Extra Creamy Mashed Potatoes or mom’s to-die-for Turkey Gravy. In our family it’s my dad’s Cornbread Stuffing and my great aunt’s Orange Sweet Potatoes with Cookie Crumble Topping. If you are looking to add to your family favorites this year, consider trying the following recipes: ORANGE SWEET POTATOES WITH COOKIE CRUMBLE TOPPING Ingredients: 6 large sweet potatoes 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar Fresh orange juice 1 cup sweet … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Recipes: Spectacular Sides

You can’t have Thanksgiving turkey without side dishes, right? For some families sides are almost as important as the bird itself. My sister-in-law doesn’t “do” turkey, but instead of complaining about the traditional entree she simply fills up on all of the incredible side dishes that various family members contribute to our holiday feast. Whether it’s your grandmother’s famous green bean casserole or your Aunt Mary’s famous cornbread stuffing, side dishes are an integral part of a Thanksgiving meal. As we countdown to the big day of thanks I will be featuring some of my favorite holiday recipes. I wish … Continue reading →

Autumn Recipes: T is for Turkey

This is a serious turkey recipe. A real seasonal showstopper that epitomizes Autumn. It’s complete with apples, apple juice, apple jelly, hearty corn bread stuffing, thick slices of bacon—-the whole nine yards. It’s a switch from most of the offerings I’ve included in this culinary alphabet (of sorts). I tend to stick with quick and easy recipes that I can make on a tight budget, but I figured that most home cooks don’t make it through an entire fall without cooking at least one turkey dish, so I might as well step up and provide a recipe worth your time … Continue reading →

My Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe: With Wild Rice and Cranberries

Stuffing (also called “dressing”) is my favorite side dish during Thanksgiving. Creamy and rich, there are so many variations—the possibilities are endless. I happen to love just about every variation out there, but this is my own recipe—the one I make for my family. I hope you enjoy it. For this recipe you’ll need: 1 canister Marie Callenders Corn Bread mix (or 1 (8 ounce) box of your favorite corn bread mix) 2 canisters Grands biscuits (or your favorite biscuits) 1 box Uncle Ben’s White and Wild Rice (instant or regular cooking is fine) 1 onion, diced 3 stalks celery, … Continue reading →

Stuffed Boneless Quail with Wild Rice and Sage Stuffing

Most people think of serving turkey, chicken, or maybe even ham during the holidays. But, here is a recipe for quail if you are ready to try something a little different. Stuffed with wild rice and sage stuffing, the quail will not taste like chicken. Because it is a game bird, it will have a bit of a “gamey” taste to it, but many people still enjoy eating it. For this recipe, you will need six boneless quail, salt, grated orange zest, vegetable broth, wild rice, bay leaves, vegetable oil, one medium onion, celery, fresh sage, eggs, walnuts, black pepper, … Continue reading →

Savannah Seafood Stuffing

It is getting closer to Thanksgiving and everyone’s mind turns to one thing…stuffing! Okay, maybe not, but many people cook stuffing with their dinner turkey, chicken, or even ham. If you are looking for a new and different stuffing recipe, here is one you might like to try, however, you may want to make this stuffing up in a separate pan to avoid the turkey having a “fishy” smell. Savannah Seafood Stuffing For this recipe, you will need margarine, one green bell pepper, one onion, celery, one pound of crabmeat, a pound of medium shrimp, dry breadcrumbs, a 6-ounce package … Continue reading →

Jalapeno Cornbread Stuffing

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If you are looking to kick up that Sunday meal, give this tasty jalapeno cornbread stuffing a try! For this recipe, you will need yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, bacon, two large onions, celery, one red jalapeno chili pepper, dried oregano, bread (day old), chicken broth, and jalapeno slices. Prep time includes cubing day old bread (you will need enough to fill 4 cups), peeling and chopping your two large onions, slicing three celery sticks, and chopping up the red jalapeno chili pepper. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine … Continue reading →