Category Archives: Thanksgiving

Turkey en Croute

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

  Puff Pastry 6 sheets (3 frozen packs) Egg wash Whole Turkey Salt & Pepper Rosemary Whole Garlic 2 lemons cut into wedges Oven proof tray just large enough to hold the bird. I prefer an oval stainless serving platter. … Continue reading →

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Turkeys, Turkeys, and more Turkeys

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

My daughter Denny, family friend Colleen and I spent the evening with a bunch of Turkeys!  Well, it didn’t start out that way.  After heading to the store and buying Peanut Butter Cups Double Stuffed Oreos Whoppers Pumpkin Seeds or … Continue reading →

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Maple Pecan Pie

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Pecan Pie – 4 eggs lightly beaten 1  cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup granulated white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 Tablespoons melted butter 2 Tablespoons Bourbon 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup of … Continue reading →

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T.R.Thompson’s World’s Greatest Mexican Cornbread

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

T.R.Thompson’s World’s Greatest Mexican Cornbread 3 packs              Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 1 cup                frozen onion 3                      eggs, beaten 1/3 cup             vegetable oil 1/3 cup             milk 1 lb                   bacon (cooked, crumbled) 2 cups              shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 can               cream style … Continue reading →

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Artesian Apple Pie

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

I love pie.  Spice apple pie. Pie al mode.  Pie with cinnamon and spice that leaves a trail throughout the house. During thanksgiving, I am usually out of pie pans, and so this artesian pie you can make with out … Continue reading →

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Brussel Sprouts with Carmelized Shallots

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Brussel Sprouts with Carmelized Shallots 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, divided 1/2 pound shallots, thinly sliced Coarse kosher salt 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 4 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup … Continue reading →

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Decorating – Thanksgiving

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with a dash of nutmeg   Thanksgiving Table  

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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes or Butternut Squash or Beets

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

My daughter needed a pot luck item for a Thankgiving dinner tonight with about 19 friends.  She loves sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed them, roasted in a 400 degree oven on a cookie sheet.  I find that about 3 sweet … Continue reading →

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Roast Turkey – It is not just for Thanksgiving!!

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

Don’t brine it! Don’t baste it! Leave it alone! Continue reading →

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Green Bean Casserole a la Matthew

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Sandy

1 pound of bacons fried crisp and crumbled or cut into 1/4 inch pieces. 4 cans regular green beans or steam fresh green beans until tender.  2 cups mushrooms sauted in butter 3/4 cup parmesan grated cheese 1/4 cup cheddar grated … Continue reading →

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