Archive forThanksGiving Recipes
November 21, 2006 @ 9:02 am
· Filed under Soup Recipes, ThanksGiving Recipes, Turkey Recipes
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1 (8 ounce) jar taco sauce
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10 ounce) can consomme
- 3 cups cooked turkey or chicken, shredded or chopped
- 12 corn tortillas, 1-inch strips
- 1 pound Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 pound Cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
- Melt butter.
- Add onions and cook until tender.
- Add green chiles, taco sauce, both soups (undiluted) and turkey or chicken.
- Place layer of tortilla strips on bottom of 2-inch deep casserole.
- Place alternate layers of soup mixture, tortillas and cheese.
- Repeat for 3 layers, ending with cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.
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November 21, 2006 @ 8:57 am
· Filed under ThanksGiving Recipes
Ingredients:
- 6 medium zucchini, grated, 1 1/2 lbs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 sweet red pepper, julienned
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 stalk celery, julienned
- 2 tablespoons each chopped fresh dill and parsley
- Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
- Combine zucchini and salt. Toss well.
- Place in colander. Let stand for 30 minutes.
- Rinse under cold water. Drain and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Place zucchini in bowl and add carrot, red pepper, onion and celery. Toss well.
- Sprinkle with parsley and dill.
- Combine mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, oil, honey, horseradish and pepper. Stir into zucchini mixture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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November 21, 2006 @ 8:56 am
· Filed under Pie Recipes, ThanksGiving Recipes
Ingredients:
- Filling:
- 10 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 can, 15 ounce, pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons half and half
- 1 tablespoon light rum
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons light rum
- Crust:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
Directions:
- Prepare crust by blending flour and salt in a large bowl.
- Add shortening and cut in with a pastry knife until particles the size of coarse peas form.
- Add water and blend with a fork until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out and place in a 9-inch pie plate.
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Combine cream cheese, sugar and brown sugar in large bowl and beat on high speed until fluffy.
- Add eggs and beat on low speed just until combined.
- Gently stir in all the remaining filling ingredients.
- Slowly pour filling mixture into crust.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in middle comes out clean.
- Center will be slightly soft but will firm as it cools.
- Beat topping ingredients to make rum whipped cream and garnish pie.
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November 21, 2006 @ 8:50 am
· Filed under Chocolate Recipes, ThanksGiving Recipes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- Filling:
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 pkg white chocolate, 6 oz, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Directions:
- Heat oven to 400F.
- For the crust:
- Combine flour, brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract. Mix well.
- Cut in 1/2 cup butter with a fork or pastry blender. The mixture will be quite dry.
- Press 1 3/4 to 2 cups in the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 10-inch springform pan.
- Bake until just light brown, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
- For the filling:
- Combine the sugar, 1/2 cup butter, eggs and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Blend well.
- Mix in the white chocolate and 1 cup of slivered almonds. Pour mixture into crust-lined pan.
- Sprinkle with the remaining crumbs, then sprinkle 1/2 cup of slivered almonds around the outer edges of the torte.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and almonds are lightly toasted.
- Cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around side to loosen and remove pan sides.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries if desired.
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November 21, 2006 @ 8:45 am
· Filed under ThanksGiving Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients:
- 1 can French-style green beans, drained
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 can cream of celery soup
- 1 can shoe peg corn, drained
- 1 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- Topping:
- 1 stack Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
- 1 stick butter or margarine, melted
Directions:
- Combine first 7 ingredients and put in a greased casserole dish.
- Mix topping ingredients together well and sprinkle evenly over vegetable mixture.
- Bake at 350F for 45 minutes.
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November 21, 2006 @ 8:44 am
· Filed under ThanksGiving Recipes, Turkey Recipes
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces cooked turkey, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup fresh, thinly sliced mushrooms
- 1-1/2 cups shredded zucchini
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1/4-inch x 1-inch strips
- 3/4 cup grated mozzerella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 3 pita pocket breads, 6-inch, cut in half
Directions:
- In medium-size bowl combine turkey, mushrooms, zucchini, onion, red pepper, cheese, salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate. Turkey mixture will keep up to four days in refrigerator.
- To serve, place 1 cup turkey mixture into each pita pocket half.
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November 21, 2006 @ 8:43 am
· Filed under ThanksGiving Recipes, Turkey Recipes
Ingredients:
- 1 package, 16 ounce, uncooked spaghetti
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 2/3 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups chopped cooked turkey
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Add spaghetti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
- Drain and place in the prepared baking dish.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in flour. Mix in chicken broth and milk.
- Cook and stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Stir in about 1 1/3 cups Parmesan cheese and remove from heat.
- Mix chicken broth mixture and turkey with spaghetti.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven until surface is lightly browned.
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November 21, 2006 @ 8:41 am
· Filed under ThanksGiving Recipes, Turkey Recipes
Ingredients:
- Turkey carcass with 2 cups cooked meat remaining on carcass
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 cups sweet onions thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1-1/2 cups celery cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups carrots peeled and sliced thin
Directions:
- Remove meat from carcass and chop into bite size pieces.
- Cover and reserve in refrigerator.
- Chop turkey carcass into several large pieces.
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Saute onions until soft and light brown.
- Stir in turkey bones, salt, pepper, herbs and 2 quarts water.
- Increase heat to high and quickly bring mixture to a boil.
- Immediately reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally.
- Remove and discard carcass pieces.
- Stir in vegetables, cover and continue to simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Increase heat to high, bring mixture to a quick boil.
- Lower heat to medium and cook 8-12 additional minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in reserved turkey.
- Heat over low heat for 5-10 minutes or until the temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
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November 21, 2006 @ 8:40 am
· Filed under Pasta Recipes, Salads Recipes, ThanksGiving Recipes, Turkey Recipes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Dash white pepper
- 3/4 cup chopped carrot
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups rotini pasta, or other small pasta, cooked and drained
- 1 cup sliced pitted black olives
- 1 package, 8 ounces, frozen artichoke hearts thawed and well drained
- 3 cups cubed cooked turkey
- Leaf lettuce
Directions:
- In small bowl, combine oil, vinegar, garlic powder and pepper.
- In large bowl, combine carrot, celery, onion and rotini.
- Add oil mixture. Toss to coat.
- Add olives, artichokes and turkey. Toss gently.
- Cover and chill thoroughly.
- To serve, spoon each portion onto lettuce leaves.
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November 21, 2006 @ 8:39 am
· Filed under Pasta Recipes, Salads Recipes, ThanksGiving Recipes, Turkey Recipes
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces fusilli pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 3 cups, 1 pound, cubed, cooked turkey
- 1 cup chopped celery
Directions:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, onions, salt and white pepper.
- Gently stir in turkey, pasta and celery.
- Cover and chill until serving time.
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