Cornbread Stuffing
Stuffing is one of the dishes we have experimented with the most. This cornbread stuffing is based on the Smoke Daddy recipe that Kevin Ives shared.
Thanksgiving
Sweet Potato Casserole
We have tried a lot of sweet potato casserole recipes. This one is our favorite for Thanksgiving. The spices are just right, and we…
Green Bean Casserole
This green bean casserole recipe has been a hit at our Thanksgiving. It is a variation on a Alton Brown recipe. Do be careful…
Classic Cranberry Sauce Recipe
This classic cranberry sauce recipe is a perfect compliment for roasted turkey or baked ham.
Thanksgiving Turkey
This is a thanksgiving turkey recipe that I have used for 10+ years. It is based on Alton Brown’s roasted turkey recipe. I adjusted the spices a bit so they were easier to measure, and I added a method for making a large amount of gravy.
Mashed Potatoes
We make this mashed potato recipe all year, but only peel the potatoes at Thanksgiving. The mix of potatoes plus sour cream makes them more interesting than other recipes we have tried. It is based on Alton Brown’s masher recipe. We prefer it without garlic that he suggests.
Thanksgiving Gravy
This is the Thanksgiving gravy recipe that I make to go with our turkey and mashed potatoes. My trick is to pour chicken stock into the turkey roasting pan about 15 minutes before I take the turkey out of the oven. That way we get all the turkey flavors.
Pumpkin Apple and Bacon Soup
This pumpkin apple and bacon soup works great for dinner or as a side dish to compliment grilled cheese, hamburgers, or pork chops.