Cyclops Cookies
byThis cyclops cookie recipe is one of my favorites. It has a peanut butter cookie with a Hershey kiss in the center. With this recipe you…
Recipes
Pumpkin Pie
byThis is a recipe for a traditional pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. It has just the right blend of spices. We cut the pies into…
Apple Sauce
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Mashed Potatoes
byWe 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 Turkey
byThis 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.
Classic Cranberry Sauce Recipe
byThis classic cranberry sauce recipe is a perfect compliment for roasted turkey or baked ham.
Sweet Potato Casserole
byWe 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
byThis green bean casserole recipe has been a hit at our Thanksgiving. It is a variation on a Alton Brown recipe. Do be careful…
Thanksgiving Gravy
byThis 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.