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I've been making this pie for the last 3 years and it is always a hit at Thanksgiving! Enjoy!

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This no corn syrup recipe combines rich maple syrup with smokey bourbon and pecans to make a pie that’s sure to be the star of any holiday gathering.

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PERUVIAN TURKEY: Chef John from FoodWishes.com Has some delicious recipes! His Peruvian Turkey was one of the first ones I made back in 2014. It's full of flavor, tasty, and never dry! You may watch the video and print his recipe here: https://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2013/11/peruvian-turkey-for-thanksgiving-what.html

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A garlicky, spicy rub bakes onto a roast turkey to seal in the juices for a flavorful holiday centerpiece for your big meal, done up Peruvian-style.

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So, I follow a technique similar to https://www.seriouseats.com/seared-brussels-sprouts-with-lardons, but then I stir in a handful of goji berries and a handful of chopped pistachios, sautee for another minute or two to let the goji berries start to plump and then remove to a serving dish. The combination of salty, sweet, crunchy, and the charring from sauteeing the brussels sprouts is out of this world delicious.

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Quick, easy, and yummy

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Corn casserole is a classic favorite, with sweet corn flavor. So easy to make with corn, Jiffy mix, sour cream, eggs, and butter!

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Leftover Turkey Jambalaya

Cooked leftover turkey (about 3 lbs)

4 tablespoons of olive oil

Salt

1/2 teaspoon of red pepper

1/2 cup of celery

1/2 cup of bell pepper

1 large onion

Garlic

1/4 cup of parsley

1/4 cup of green onions

2 cups of rice

5 - 6 cups of chicken stock

1 bay leaf

1/4 teaspoon of thyme

1 link of andouille sausage

Fry veggies in pan. Add chicken stock when wilted. Bring to boil and boil for 15 minutes. Remove from fire when finished.

Add rice, cooked sausage, turkey, parsley, green onions, and bay leaf and gently mix.

Put in oven, cook for 45 minutes at 375 and 45 minutes at 350.

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3 cheese mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food meal, and with this easy recipe, you can make it from scratch in 30 minutes! With a blend of three cheeses, there is no denying that it's better than anything you could make from a box.
People are often surprised to learn that making macaroni and cheese from scratch is easy to prepare. So many of us grew up in the era of boxed mix cooking, and I think these assumptions are natural. I'd love to get rid of this myth.

Obviously nothing will be as easy as tearing open a box and dumping out the contents into a saucepan with some water or butter. But my point is that this isn't hard or time consuming. You can do it!

For this particular recipe, I use a combination of three cheeses: sharp cheddar, gruyere, and American.

The Best Cheeses for 3 Cheese Mac and Cheese

The American cheese you're probably used to is the pre-sliced stuff sold alongside bags of shredded cheese and boxed grated "parmesan" cheese. I don't want you to use that stuff here. I want you to get a block of American cheese from the deli counter at your grocery store and grate it. Why?
INGREDIENTS
It's an excellent melting cheese, and it will creating an incredibly creamy texture similar to what you might expect with Velveeta. But it's 1/4 of the total cheese, so you'll mainly be tasting the cheddar and gruyere. The deli counter version isn't the weird shiny plastic stuff you're thinking of.

Elbow macaroni - If you want to use a different shape of pasta, rotini (corkscrew) or farfalle (bowtie) will also work well.

Unsalted butter - Cheese is very salty, so using unsalted butter is a must. Otherwise, the dish will end up too salty and you won't be able to fix it.

All-purpose flour - When it's combined with butter, flour becomes a thickener for the cheese sauce. If you need to use gluten free all-purpose flour, that's fine.

Whole milk

Dry mustard - You'll find this in the spice aisle. It's not the condiment you use on hot dogs and burgers.

Cayenne pepper - We're just using a tiny bit of pepper to balance out the flavors in the cheese sauce. If you need to omit it, that's fine too.

Garlic, grated

Sharp cheddar cheese

American cheese - white or yellow variety. You'll need to shred it from a block of cheese. which you can usually find at the deli counter. Do NOT substitute pasteurized cheese slices.

Gruyere cheese

Tips for making this gourmet Mac n cheese recipe

The most important thing to remember about making a dish like this is that real cheese can break when it's heated too quickly. As a result, it will have a gritty texture.

It's super easy to avoid this. Simply remove the saucepan from the heat before adding the cheese. The cream sauce will be hot enough to melt the cheese on its own.
IDEAS FOR ADD-INS

Only use REAL cheese. If you can't find a block of American cheese, don't substitute the packaged, pre-sliced version. Either use 3 extra ounces each of cheddar and gruyere, or use 6 ounces of Velveeta. It will create a similar effect.

You can lighten this up slightly by using 2% milk or a mix of 2% and whole milk, Personally, I wouldn't go lower than that. You want the creamiest cheese sauce, right? Honestly, I say go all in or don't bother.

Macaroni and cheese leaves plenty of room for creativity, especially if you want to sneak in some protein and/or vegetables. Here are a few of my recommendations:
SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Protein: crab, lobster, shrimp, bacon, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works especially well)

Vegetables: Any roasted vegetables will work. I'm partial to adding roasted broccoli, cauliflower, butternut squash. You can also stir in baby spinach or canned artichokes.

Seasonings: Try adding a bit of hot sauce or increasing the cayenne pepper if you like a bit of heat. Other spices that work well include Italian seasoning, Old Bay (watch the saltiness), smoked paprika, everything bagel seasoning, and truffle oil.

Since 3 cheese mac and cheese is on the heavier side, I recommend pairing it with a light salad or vegetables.

I like to serve it alongside my roasted broccoli with garlic and lemon or strawberry spinach salad.

Other cheesy recipes

Love cheese as much as I do? You should also check out my recipes for Potatoes au Gratin. It's the perfect side dish with just about everything!

Cacio e Pepe is a flavorful pasta recipe that's essentially a grown up version of mac and cheese.

Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Pasta, is just the dip, only served over pasta! Speaking of dip, you've got to try Chorizo Queso Blanco Dip!

I also love this recipe for Cheese Tortellini in garlic butter sauce from Culinary Hill.
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
3 Cheese Mac and Cheese (From Scratch!)

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3 Cheese Mac and Cheese - Fom Scratch in 30 Minutes! - Savory Simple

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3 cheese mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food meal, and with this easy recipe, you can make it from scratch in 30 minutes!

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My dad usually made oyster dressing at Thanksgiving, although we were solidly midwest (Indiana), so I'm not sure how or why he started the tradition but I always liked it. I think just the two of us like oyster dressing, so I ate a lot of it! My dad didn't use recipes when he cooked, so this is the closest I could find that would be similar: https://www.deepsouthdish.com/2020/11/classic-oyster-dressing.html

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Classic Oyster Dressing - A classic Deep South dressing, made with torn French bread, vegetables and fresh Gulf oysters with their liquor.

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This was my mom's favorite sweet treat! Enjoy in Maggie's honor if you decide to make them. Happy early Thanksgiving to you and your family!

~Becca Zapata

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Ingredients

1 (8-oz.) tube crescent dough

Cooking spray

All-purpose flour, for surface

1 (8-oz.) wheel of brie

1/2 c. whole berry cranberry sauce

1/4 c. chopped roasted unsalted pecans

6 sprigs fresh rosemary, cut into 1" pieces.

Directions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a mini (24-cup) muffin tin with cooking spray. On a lightly floured surface, roll out crescent dough and pinch together seams. Cut into 24 squares. Place squares into prepared cups.

Step 2: Cut brie into small pieces and place inside dough. Top with a spoonful of cranberry sauce, pecans, and one piece of rosemary.

Step 3: Bake bites until pastry is golden brown, about 15 minutes.

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Cranberry Brie Bites Are The Ultimate Last-Minute Holiday Appetizer

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You’re going to want to make these festive bites ALL year long.

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

2 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Mix green beans and condensed soup together in a large microwave-safe bowl until well combined. Microwave on high until warm, 3 to 5 minutes.

3. Stir 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese into the green bean mixture. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes.

4. Transfer mixture to a casserole dish and spread evenly over the bottom. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar over top, then sprinkle with the French-fried onions.

5. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and the onions are just turning brown, about 10 minutes.

Recipe Tip

To reheat: Remove the casserole from the fridge and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Top with French-fried onions and reheat in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F until the onions are golden brown and the casserole is heated through.

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This green bean casserole is truly the best. Made with just four budget-friendly ingredients, you'll come back to this green bean casserole recipe year after year.

Green Bean Casserole Ingredients

Believe it or not, you'll need just four ingredients to make this classic green bean casserole:

Green beans: This easy green bean casserole starts with two drained cans of green beans.

Canned soup: A can of condensed cream of mushroom soup creates a creamy texture and adds savory flavor.

Cheese: This recipe calls for shredded Cheddar cheese. Use sharp, mild, or a blend of both.

French-fried onions: The green bean casserole gets its crunch from a French-fried onion topping.

Optional ingredients: Crumbled bacon, sautéed mushrooms or onions, garlic, Parmesan cheese, black pepper

How to Make Green Bean Casserole

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below - but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this top-rated green bean casserole:

1. Mix the beans and soup in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until warm.

2. Stir in half the cheese. Microwave until melted and well-blended.

3. Transfer to a prepared baking dish. Top with fried onions and remaining cheese.

4. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the onions are brown.

How Long to Cook Green Bean Casserole

In an oven preheated to 350 degrees F, this canned green bean casserole should be perfectly cooked in about 10 minutes. Of course, that doesn't include the 5-8 minutes the ingredients spend in the microwave!

Can You Make Green Bean Casserole Ahead of Time?

Yes! You can bake this green bean casserole up to three days in advance. Cook it according to the recipe, but leave off the French-fried onions. Allow it cool, cover tightly with foil, and refrigerate until you're ready to eat.

Recipe Tip

How to Store Green Bean Casserole

Allow the casserole to cool to room temperature, then cover tightly with storage wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the oven or in the microwave.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"Made it for Thanksgiving today, used French-style beans, 'cause that's how I remember it as a kid, and it was a perfect blast from the past," according to BBQ Dad. "My 9 year old loved it so it will definitely get made again."

"This recipe has that classic flavor you think of when you think of a green bean casserole, and the added cheese is a really nice touch," raves Hiram Wigant.

"Super easy to make and was delicious," says jdantana. "I ended up using frozen green beans that I thawed before making the casserole."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

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This green bean casserole pairs tender green beans with crunchy French-fried onions in creamy cheese sauce. A family-favorite recipe for the holidays!

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Dutch Apple Cheesecake

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Apple pie cheesecake is an incredible blend of cheesecake and apple pie. I make mine with a walnut-infused crust and an easy crumb topping.

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This I used as Jennifer's cake one year!

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This I made as Mario's cake one year!

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There is a Cherry Blossom Festival happening in Washington DC and there are restaurants featuring cherry-themed dishes on their menus. I'm sharing my own cherry creation, a one-bowl cake covered in cinnamon sugar with canned cherry pie filling.

Every restaurant you go to in DC right now is featuring a cherry something or other on its menu. I have seen cherry cocktails, cherry desserts, cherry cupcakes, even cherry barbecue; all in celebration of the Cherry Blossom Festival happening in the city. The blossoms were really late this year due to our freakish early spring weather, but now the blossoms have finally bloomed and our nation's capital is covered in pink. Not to be outdone, I had to include my own cherry creation.

Leafing through Bite Me Too, (you might remember this recipe from Julie and Lisa's first book) I stumbled upon Bubby's Cherry Cake. I have a Bubby (only mine doesn't bake), and I was on the look out for a good cherry recipe, so this seemed like it was meant to be. It is so easy to make; a one bowl cake that you can mix easily by hand. The best part, it is covered in cinnamon sugar. My great-grandmother (who did in fact bake) used to make these biscotti-like chocolate chip cookies and she always sprinkled a cinnamon sugar mixture over the top so I will forever associate that smell with Jewish grandmothers. I am not usually a fan of canned pie filling, but I know better than to mess with a Bubby recipe, and really, it is so good in this cake that I cannot imagine using anything else. I do think that she would you allow you to try it with apple, blueberry, or raspberry filling. Mine would say, "Breezy, that is such a good idea. Dollface, you are on to something. "

On a side note, Bite Me Too is another great book to have on your book shelf. Preferably alongside Bite Me. The pictures are cheeky, the recipes are great, and these books are just a whole lot of fun. Would you like a copy? Head on down to the bottom of this post to enter to win of 3 cookbooks that I am giving away.

Cherry Blossom Cake Ingredients

Topping:

Cake:

2 cups Dixie Crystals sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup orange juice

4 eggs

1 Tablespoon vanilla

3 cups flour

1 Tablespoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups canned cherry pie filling

How to Make - The Steps

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 2: Mix sugar, oil, orange juice, eggs, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until sugar is dissolved and everything is combined.

Step 3: Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4: Pour half of the batter into a 9-inch square baking pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

Step 5: Add cherry pie filling and spread evenly.

Step 6: Add the remaining batter and spread evenly over the top.

Step 7: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over the cake. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before slicing.

Classic Cherry Blossom Cake

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Classic Cherry Blossom Cake | Baked Bree

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This cherry blossom cake is so easy to make; a one bowl cake that you can mix easily by hand. The best part, it is covered in cinnamon sugar.

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wellmadebykileyWell Made by Kiley · 1-12

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BROWN BUTTER BANANA BREAD OATMEAL COOKIES Brown butter 🤝 banana bread 🤝 oatmeal cookies…oof. Expand the caption for the recipe below 🤎 #Recipe Details: Ingredients: - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour @Bob’s Red Mill - 1 1/2 cups rolled oats @bobsredmill - 1 tsp cinnamon - 1/2 tsp baking soda - 1/2 tsp baking powder - 1/2 tsp salt - 1 cup butter, browned (can use vegan butter) - 3/4 dark brown sugar - 1/2 cup granulated sugar - 1/2 cup mashed banana (~1 1/2 bananas) - 2 1/2 tbsp yogurt of choice (can sub dairy free yogurt) - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips of choice, dairy free if desired (I used a mixture of semi-sweet and @Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 60% cacao) - Optional: flaky sea salt, for topping Instructions: Start by browning the butter. Add the butter to a saucepan over medium-hight heat. Allow to melt and slightly brown (about 3 minutes). Remove from the heat and allow to slightly cool (2-3 minutes). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Then in a separate large bowl, add in the browned butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, mashed banana, yogurt, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined. Add the dry ingredients into the wet, and fold until just combined. Add in the chocolate chips and fold again. Cover the dough and place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes. While chilling, preheat the oven to 375F, and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. After 30 minutes, remove the dough from the fridge and use a medium cookie scoop to scoop and drop balls of dough onto the baking sheet. Press extra chocolate chips on top if desired. Bake at 375F for 12-14 minutes, or until the middle still looks soft, but the edges start to get golden brown. Remove and let cool on the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired. Enjoy! #brownbutter #bananabread #oatmealcookies #oats #chocolate #chocolatechipcookies #cookies #homemade #homemadecookies #dessert #gooeycookies

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My go-to strawberry cheesecake recipe!

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Slow Cooker Apple Butter Recipe | My Baking Addiction

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Slow Cooker Apple Butter will make your entire house smell like Autumn. It also makes a great gift for the holidays or a hostess gift.

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Since I don't cook or bake a whole lot. My go to recipe involves heading to HEB to find the perfect already made pie. They have all kinds but my favorite is Pecan. Please subscribe and follow me for more fabulous solutions.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 1 hour hr

Total Time: 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

Pyrex Basics Baking Dishes

Ingredients

For a crunchy texture, add 1/2 cup chopped pecans before baking!

6 medium sized sweet potatoes peeled and largely cubed

8 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 stick; melted

1 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and kosher salt well.

8 tablespoon unsalted butter,1 cup brown sugar,1 tablespoon vanilla extract,2 teaspoon ground cinnamon,½ teaspoon ground ginger,1 teaspoon kosher salt

Use your clean hands or a large spoon to mix the butter-sugar mixture and sweet potatoes in a baking dish or casserole dish. Make sure each sweet potato chunk is well coated in the mixture and the potatoes are laying in an even layer. It's okay if it's not in one layer.

6 medium sized sweet potatoes

Bake the candied yams in the preheated oven for 55 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender, the sugar and potatoes have caramelized, and there is syrup in the dish.

Let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.