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Thanksgiving
Gene's Thanksgiving Favorites
Gene's Turkey Tips for the Holidays
Preparing Thanksgiving dinner is sadly one of the most stress inducing experiences in the kitchen. Even seasoned cooks become frazzled preparing this meal. More.
Cranberry Raspberry Pie
Here is a simple pie recipe with a big flavor payoff. Use only homemade pie crust, since refrigerated commercial crusts can't hold the juices of this pie. 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup corns... Read More »
Cranberry Meringue Pie
My maternal grandmother made a delicious pie using the inexpensive and readily available cranberries. It's simple but tart and tasty. 1 pre-baked pie shell 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup cold... Read More »
Dark and Spicy Pumpkin Pie
The proximity of pumpkins and Thanksgiving triggers my annual plea for adding a darker, spicier version of pumpkin pie to the dessert collection. It's amazing how the addition of amber maple syrup ... Read More »
Vanilla Rum Pecans
2 cups whole pecans 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 2-3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 Tablespoons dark rum 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Toss... Read More »
Sweet Potatoes with Southern Comfort
Sweet Potatoes with Southern Comfort 3 pounds sweet potatoes or yams, unpeeled 1 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter, melted 1 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup Southern Comfort 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup maple s... Read More »
Roasted Butternut Squash Gratin With Chicken Apple Sausage, Onions And Goat Cheese
Pamela Keith, Culinary director of Draegers, has offered us her recipe for our Thanksgiving feast. More.
1 turkey, 16-18 lbs. 5 gallons peanut oil liquid seasoning* salt & pepper Turkey should be clean and dry, inside and out. Season with salt and pepper. More.
Giblets and neck from one turkey (do not use the liver) 1 quart cold water 1 large yellow onion coarsely chopped (No need to peel; just cut off the ends. More.
Burns Family Sage/Onion Stuffing
For 18 - 20 pound turkey 18 cups bread cubes (dried)* 1 ½ cups melted butter or margarine 3 cups turkey stock (hot water can be used) 1 ½ cups chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 3 - 4 tablespoons ... Read More.
Gene's Chicken and Biscuit Casserole
To prepare the poultry: 5-6 pound stewing hen, capon or small turkey medium-size yellow onion, peeled and cut in large pieces medium-size carrots, peeled and cut in chunks stalks of celery, cut in... Read More »
1 gallon fresh pressed cider (no preservatives) Juice of 3 to 5 oranges Juice of 3 to 5 lemons 3 or 4 strips of orange zest (the rind without the bitter white pith) 3 or 4 strips of lemon zest... Read More »
Gene's Dark and Spicy Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients 1 unbaked pie shell 2 eggs 1 cup dark brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon ¼ tablespoon nutmeg (freshly grated, if possible) Read More »
4 cups blueberries (frozen are fine) , 12 oz. cranberries (not dried) , ½ small orange with peel, pureed in a processor with 1 T sugar . . . More
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