If I ever pick up a sandwich at a local deli/grocery store I often look for a turkey sandwich. I especially liked this version with coleslaw (I added pure horseradish) and Russian dressing – no lettuce or tomato. Serve with pickles, coleslaw and/or chips and you have a nice lunch or a light dinner. This … Continue reading
Heavenly, best describes these delicious pecan pie bars. Easier to make than a pecan pie and you can get at least 24 servings which makes this dessert an ideal recipe for a crowd. These pecan pie bars are rich with the buttery crust and pecan laden filling so all you need is a small taste. … Continue reading
Acorn squash is one vegetable that I don’t make very often, probably because they are so hard to cut. However, you can bake the whole squash in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes to make it easier to cut. Allow to cool to the touch and then proceed with your recipe. They make an … Continue reading
This was one of my Dad’s favorite salads, especially for the holidays. Unfortunately, I don’t have his recipe but this version makes me want to make it again for next year. See also my recipe https://cookingwithauntjuju.com/?s=waldorf+salad&submit=Search from the California Kitchen Restaurant.
I rarely hosted Thanksgiving dinner as the first Saturday in December (right after Thanksgiving) was “gingerbread house” day for my family. I often served a honey-baked ham, lots of sides and desserts too – who wants turkey again? As the years passed the family would bring their own special side to share. As time goes … Continue reading
Creamed corn is a favorite side dish in many homes especially around the holidays. Often, canned corn or frozen corn is used but David used fresh (plan ahead and freeze some during the summer months). Of course we all know fresh is the best but I didn’t get around to freezing any corn this year … Continue reading
I was recently gifted with a bag of Cortland apples and two 1/2 gallons of cider. First, I froze one 1/2 gallon of cider – just make sure you leave enough breathing room for the cider to expand. I got thinking that Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I could use some of the … Continue reading
Using leftover turkey from Thanksgiving dinner has many possibilities besides making sandwiches. I looked at a few recipes for Turkey Tetrazzini and this version is “lighter” than others. Even though it was lower in fat due to the chicken broth this recipe was just delicious. It can be made to taste; any long noodle, choice … Continue reading
I love green bean casserole with the fried onions – another side dish I grew up with. Our Thanksgiving table was not complete without this. When I saw the French fried onions in the ingredient list of this recipe I knew I wanted to try it. A different twist on creamed corn or my Jiffy … Continue reading
This is my second new recipe for Thanksgiving and it would also be a nice addition for any special occasion . Some times I will just bake or grill whole sweet potatoes, make a hasselback version, or just roast them in a delicious sauce such as Roasted Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes or Sweet Potatoes with … Continue reading