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Down South, they call this dressing. Up north they call this stuffing. Since I smoke one turkey and deep fry the other turkey, I no longer stuff a bird so we call it dressing. I like to make it from scratch; the stuff from the …
Mmmmmm, sweet potatoes, with those melted marshmallows over the top. While it’s not everybody’s favorite and a little goes a long ways, no holiday table is complete without these sweet potatoes.
This mashed potato recipe has a couple of advantages – you can make it a few days ahead of time, and you can cook them in your slow cooker opening up more room in your oven or on your stove top for other holiday dishes.
A few years ago, I started to make two turkeys every Thanksgiving, smoking one and deep frying the other. We have fans of both, so now I need to do both every year. This smoked turkey has deep flavor and cooking it outdoors keeps the …
Deep Fried Turkey is a Southern Tradition. It gives you a crisp skin, wonderful flavor, and it keeps the meat moist. It also allows you to cook a turkey in a fraction of the time. The meat is not greasy – the fast action of …
These are a great snack or side dish that goes well with Southern dishes. I like to make them after I deep fry a turkey, while the turkey is resting, since they only take about 5 minutes to cook in the hot oil. They are …
This baked pasta dish is a nice alternative to a marinara based casserole. The spinach and the prosciutto or ham add a depth of flavor to the dish.
This is an East Coast Italian/American tradition for Sunday dinner – you won’t find this in Italy. The meat flavors the sauce so there are not a lot of added spices and herbs in this recipe.
This recipe combines a couple of my other favorite dip recipes, and it came together even better than I planned.
The key to this bread is to first make a poolish, with is a pre-ferment. This adds additional flavor and lift to your bread. This bread is relatively simple to make, but it does take some time and planning ahead. I got this recipe from …