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Last-Minute Thanksgiving Desserts

Turkey. Check. Mashed potatoes. Check. Green bean casserole. Check. Gravy. Check. Dessert… hmmmm… You’ve got a traditional pumpkin pie, but you want to add something a little more to your Thanksgiving buffet this year, but time is not on your side. What do you do? Check out these simple yet fabulous Turkey Day desserts that can be whipped up in jiffy: SIMPLE APPLE DUMPLINGS Ingredients: 2 Granny Smith apples 2 cans crescent rolls 2 sticks butter 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Cinnamon 1 mini can of Sprite Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel … Continue reading →

Last-Minute Thanksgiving Side Dishes

You’ve got the turkey situation under control and the pies are set too, but what about the all-important Thanksgiving side dishes? We’re down to the wire; Turkey Day is less than 48 hours away. If you’ve neglected the dishes that will round out your holiday meal, don’t fret. These simple last-minute recipes will help you make it to the Thanksgiving feast finish line: CRAN-APPLE SALAD Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup apple cider or apple juice 3 tablespoons brown sugar 10 cups spring mix lettuce 1 diced green apple with skin on 1 diced … Continue reading →

Super Simple Stuffing

When you’re responsible for cooking the entire Turkey Day spread, sometimes simplicity is best. I’m not suggesting you cut out your signature Thanksgiving dishes, rather, you might consider taking shortcuts on some recipes. For example, instead of hand slicing the bread used for holiday stuffing, why not buy a bag of pre-seasoned stuffing mix and embellish it with other simple ingredients. Or, really lighten your load by make stuffing in a crock pot. Here are some of my favorite simple stuffing recipes: SOUTHERN CORNBREAD STUFFING Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1 pound andouille sausage (cut into 1/4-inch pieces) 1 large onion, … Continue reading →

Simplify Holiday Cooking

When you are tasked with cooking for an army of guests during the holiday season, everyday meals often get relegated to the back burner. After all, who has time to whip up a four-course meal for your immediate family when you trying to create an awe-inspiring buffet for a bevy of out-of-town visitors? Fortunately, there are ways to feed your family delicious and nutritious meals while preparing multiple holiday feasts. Two words: crock pot. The following no-mess crock pot meals are not only a breeze to make, but they also help free you up to work on your holiday baking: … Continue reading →

Healthy Thanksgiving Sides

The turkey may be the star of the Thanksgiving buffet, but often the side dishes are truly what make the meal unforgettable. If you are tired of serving up the same ol’ calorie-packed sides on Turkey Day, consider the following healthier options: ITALIAN CHOP CHOP SALAD Ingredients: 1 large head romaine lettuce 1/4 pound sliced pepperoni, chopped 1/3 cup drained roasted red pepper, sliced 1/3 cup chopped red onion 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and rough chopped 1/4 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers 1/4 cup sliced black olives 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 clove minced fresh … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Leftovers Round Two

Isn’t it ironic that we can gorge ourselves on turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and green bean casserole on one day, then groan at the sight of perfectly good leftovers the next? I happen to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers (at least for the first couple days post Turkey Day), especially since there are so many ways you can breathe new life into them. For example, you can easily turn your leftover turkey into another delectable meal by using the carcass to make stock, then adding extra celery, onions, carrots and dark and white meat to create hearty Turkey Soup. Another … Continue reading →

Last-Minute Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

You may have finished your Thanksgiving grocery shopping days ago, but there are many home cooks who are still scrambling to piece together their Turkey Day feast. I know because I just drove past a parking lot full of them outside our local market. (Hard-core shoppers and it’s not even Black Friday yet.) Regardless, it just goes to show that there are some people out there who have yet to finalize their Thanksgiving menu yet. If you are still searching for the perfect dessert to share on this day of giving thanks, then consider the simple pumpkin creations listed below: … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Menu: Then and Now

Leave it to domestic diva Martha Stewart to school her own cooking guest about the dishes served up at the very first Thanksgiving dinner… on national TV. Did you see Stewart doling out her on-air corrections last week? Whereas I felt bad for the visiting chef, I did learn a lot about what was really on that first Thanksgiving menu. Did you know that the Thanksgiving holiday as we know it is only about 150 years old? Back in 1863, following a stalwart campaign by Sarah Josepha Hale (a writer best known for penning “Mary Had a Little Lamb”), then … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Recipes: Vegetables

As much as your children would rather you forget them all together, vegetables are a vital part of a traditional Thanksgiving spread. While my brother’s tot will happily munch on carrots sticks (drowned in Ranch dressing) as though he were part rabbit, my preschooler needs to be bribed to take even a nibble of the crunchy orange vegetable. This is why our family meals such as Thanksgiving must include a variety of veggie dishes. The first one I’m sharing with you is the only carrot recipe my daughter will eat. Once you scan the ingredients you’ll see why. The second … Continue reading →

Last-Minute Turkey Tips

The folks at Butterball are working overtime right now answering questions from turkey cookers from coast-to-coast. Whether you are preparing the holiday bird for the first time or the 100th time, it’s nice to have a guide to ensure you are on the right track. Here are some tips to get you through Thanksgiving… and beyond: FROZEN TURKEY If you haven’t moved your turkey from the freezer to the fridge by now, you’re asking for trouble. In order for your bird to be oven ready by tomorrow you need to submerge it in cold water (in its plastic wrapping) immediately. … Continue reading →