Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving is yet another family gathering that typically revolves around food. Food is such an integral part of family life that it is hard to imagine gatherings without the lavish spread....

When you brine a turkey and roast it, even the white meat comes out juicy. It makes any turkey recipe even better. Read on to learn how to Brine a Turkey Easy for Juicy Breast Meat

Perfect treat for the holiday season. It's like a mincemeat and pumpkin pie combined together.

High roasting a turkey is easy and fun. The thing with high roasting a turkey is that you butterfly the turkey so there is less mass that needs to be cooked thru - so the bird cooks faster and...

Freshly cooked collards are an ideal side meal to the perfect holiday occasion like Thanksgiving or Christmas or even for a regular family meal. If collard greens are cooked properly, they will be...

Thanksgiving comes but once a year and is the time to join together with family and friends to celebrate and give thanks for all the joy and blessings we have been given. Health is one of the...

Do you like mashed potatoes? What about cheesy mashed potatoes? Then this dish was meant for you! Great for the holidays or just an every day side dish.

Have you ever eaten a dry-tasting turkey? If so, this is your lucky day. There are many different recipes one can use to make that turkey tender, as well as tricks like injections or adding butter...

How to make a dressing that will please your family

Properly prepared, the Tom Terrific is an overstuffed roasted turkey sandwich for hearty appetites. More than a mere leftover turkey sandwich, the Tom Terrific is a Thanksgiving meal layered...

Homemade banana pudding has been a holiday staple in my family for years. Christmas and Thanksgiving just wouldn't be the same without it. I am going to share this very delicious and very easy...

Tired of dry tasteless turkeys? Try my method for making a moist turkey. Your guests will be begging for more!

Looking for a delicious recipe for sage dressing that uses fresh herbs? Look no further! This sage dressing tastes wonderful and is perfect for those who enjoy cooking with herbs! This is a...

Gluck is what my dad calls the traditional casserole my family makes after Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's delicious!

This zesty Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce is a delicious change from the ordinary. There are lots of variations that can be done to this sauce so use your imagination. You can also add a nice garnish...

One of my family’s favorite recipes is chicken pot pie. My mother taught me how to make this really simple but delicious chicken pot pie recipe. If it is during the thanksgiving holiday you can...

Cranberries are very versatile in many recipes, but the basic recipe for the sauce is by far the most anticipated as a colorful and tart side dish. And the best part of it all, cranberries are...

How many times do you have tons of left over turkey and find you're not sure what to do with it? You re-heat it with the trimmings and eat it that way and you probably even place it on bread for...

Most people choose to cook their turkeys in ovens. By doing this, they are roasting them, which is a method of cooking that utilizes dry heat over a period of time to cook the turkey. Grilling is...

This sandwich makes good use of your leftover turkey, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce. Serve this sandwich open faced for lunch or for a light dinner. Here are some tips on how to make this...

Sweet Potatoes are a potent high vitamin-antioxidant food that was easy to enjoy because of how they were prepared. They are beautiful in color as they will stand out radiant on your holiday...

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to celebrate everything we have. A turkey, has been the symbol of this holiday. Nevertheless, it is very important on choosing the right turkey and making the very...

After you spend so much time preparing and using your favorite turkey/chicken recipe, so want to make sure to carve it correctly. Carving a turkey/chicken while at the same time preserving the...

Having everything all set for the Holidays Dinner, the Turkey, the Jan, Dessert, Wine, vegetables, green salad and also you can add another element to distinguish your dinner you can add a rich...

It's time to reinvent the crudite platter, and I nominate these attractive little bundles of vegetables; they're great with cocktails for entertaining as an alternative to a boring deli plate, but...

When having a thanksgiving diner or just people coming over for the game, it is a good idea to make a antipasto salad. It is hearty and colorful, and because it holds very well at room...

Fluffy Pumpkin Pie is a twist on the traditional Pumpkin Pie recipe, and amazingly easy to make. Using a no-bake pumpkin pie mix and packaged whipped cream, you can have this pie put together in...

Would you like to know how to make a turkey that is tasty, juicy and delicious and that absolutely everyone loves? I would like to share a delicious recipe of a Peruvian style turkey that I have...

Oh so simple, oh so yummy! Mashed potatoes from the dirty, dirty South melt in even the most critical diner's mouth.

This is Thanksgiving stuffing without putting it in the bird or it taking a long time to make. It does have the great tastes of sausage, celery, and onions but none of the hassles. If you had a...

Butternut squash is a wonderful winter vegetable with a sweet, nutty flavor. It's a nice comfort food to serve up on those cold snowy nights and a great source of fiber, vitamin C, manganese,...

Learn to make a delicious Pecan Pie that is not soupy and runny. This recipe is very easy and the hardest part is just waiting for it to be done! Just follow the recipe and you will end up with a...

As a Private Chef, many times I am asked to prepare special romantic dinners for two. Thanksgiving is one of those occasions that many people want to have a quite intimate dinner. I developed a...

If you've ever waited until the last minute to prep for thanksgiving or christmas dinner, you've probably been greeted by a "Still frozen turkey". Not good. Here's how to thaw a turkey...

Brining your turkey before roasting results in beautifully moist meat. Brining keeps the moisture and flavor much better than traditional roasting.

An easy thanksgiving recipe to make sweet potato crisps with hardly any preparation. This warm recipe makes a perfect anytime snack or dessert in the cold weather. It uses 5 ingredients most of...

OK, but what kinds of vegetables works for this flexible soup? Just about any kind. We use Asparagus, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Butternut Squash, Celery Root, Carrots, Mushrooms, or Spinach....

Thanksgiving turkey is great, but in our house it is all about the side dishes. My grandmother's favorite dish was caramel carrots and she always requested them for Thanksgiving dinner. I used to...

Hollandaise Sauce is a wonderfully buttery sauce that goes wonderful on vegetables, eggs, and even some meats. Having a hollandaise sauce on hand is a great way to dress up your holiday meal. I...

This is a cake I think everybody will love.

To ensure your holiday turkey will be moist, tender, and flavorful, brining is a great idea! You can do this no matter how you plan to cook the turkey. It’s just a matter of soaking your bird in...

We all know this picture: Thanksgiving is over but there is a lot of turkey left. Do you want to eat for 5 days turkey sandwiches? No. There are other possibilities of what you can do with turkey...

Many years ago, I found a fantastic Zucchini Pie recipe that I thought it was perfect as it was! But, I had to modify it to suite my family's tastes. Some of us are Vegetarian, while the rest of...

How to prepare rich and meaty stuffing for Thanksgivng.

Instead of saving all that turkey after Thanksgiving is over for sandwiches that nobody will eat, why not make an easy, healthy soup? Add things you already have and those left-overs from that...

Turkeys are usually the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Thanksgiving day. Many Americans enjoy having a turkey as the main part of their Thanksgiving dinner. By using a few...

This turkey is the greatest thing I've ever made. I just made this for a pre-Thanksgiving party the other day. You will not be disappointed. This turkey is juicy, moist, and most importantly,...

If you enjoy the delicious flavor of natural honey, try this cranberry sauce made with fresh cranberries or fresh berries that have been frozen. It is an excellent complement to roast turkey or...

You are hosting Thanksgiving and you find out one of your guests is a vegetarian. Don't panic! Whether you choose to go simple or gourmet, here is a simple guide with a sample entree recipe.

How to make a homemade cornbread stuffing for the holidays or anytime