What's your Thanksgiving specialty???

[Linda Lou]

Mine is sausage/sage stuffing, and that jello mold with cherries, cranberries, walnuts and a layer of sour cream. Yummmmm.

I make a pretty mean apple pie too. :D

[Tinker]

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Linda Lou:
Mine is sausage/sage stuffing, and that jello mold with cherries, cranberries, walnuts and a layer of sour cream. Yummmmm.

I make a pretty mean apple pie too. :D
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Linda,
Your stuffing sounds very much like mine! But I also put craisins in mine for a bit of sweetness. That jello thingy sounds really good!
I also make a good sweet potato casserole!

[Linda Lou]

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Linda Lou:
Mine is sausage/sage stuffing, and that jello mold with cherries, cranberries, walnuts and a layer of sour cream. Yummmmm.

I make a pretty mean apple pie too. :D
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Linda,
Your stuffing sounds very much like mine! But I also put craisins in mine for a bit of sweetness. That jello thingy sounds really good!
I also make a good sweet potato casserole!
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Hey Tinker!

Do you happen to be of the Polish/German persuasion? Seems ppl of those two nationalities seem to favor the sausage stuffing.

The jello thingy IS scrumptious! I mix some black cherry jello with sour cream and whipped cream for one of the layers and it's to die for!

Sweet potato casserole. Sounds good. What's in it??

[tooncey2]

I make a really scrumptious mashed potato casserole with sour cream, cream cheese and frozen spinach in it. Even people who hate spinach LOVE this dish.

[kitten4762]

Mine is macaroni and cheese...broccolli casserole...and deviled eggs. Those are the dishes my mom asked me to bring to dinner at her house.

[Acura]

Cherry Salad
Deviled Eggs
Candied Yams

[Linda Lou]

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tooncey2:
I make a really scrumptious mashed potato casserole with sour cream, cream cheese and frozen spinach in it. Even people who hate spinach LOVE this dish.
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Toonce, this sounds really yummy, but I'd have to make it sans the spinach. I love veggies for the most part, but even knowing it was in there would bother me! :P

[Linda Lou]

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kitten4762:
Mine is macaroni and cheese...broccolli casserole...and deviled eggs. Those are the dishes my mom asked me to bring to dinner at her house.
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Mmmm........homemade Mac n' cheese........nothing better, especially when you burn the top a bit! :D

[Wildflower]

I like the basics... and I would never change my stuffing. It's killer.

Last year, we wanted to do something a little different, so we made homemade pumpkin pie icecream ... it was really good!

[Linda Lou]

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Wildflower:
I like the basics... and I would never change my stuffing. It's killer.

Last year, we wanted to do something a little different, so we made homemade pumpkin pie icecream ... it was really good!
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Hey Wildflower!

The ice cream sounds good. I love anything with pumpkin in it. I'm comptemplating throwing together a loaf of pumpkin bread as we speak! :D

[tooncey2]

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tooncey2:
I make a really scrumptious mashed potato casserole with sour cream, cream cheese and frozen spinach in it. Even people who hate spinach LOVE this dish.
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Toonce, this sounds really yummy, but I'd have to make it sans the spinach. I love veggies for the most part, but even knowing it was in there would bother me! :P
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Trust me, Linda, you'd love it. My sister, who is the biggest spinach hater on the planet and who almost hurled when she saw it, tried a bite after I begged her to, and then took a huge scoopful onto her plate. She makes it every year now as well.

PS. HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you and all!

[Linda Lou]

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tooncey2:
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Toonce, this sounds really yummy, but I'd have to make it sans the spinach. I love veggies for the most part, but even knowing it was in there would bother me! :P
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Trust me, Linda, you'd love it. My sister, who is the biggest spinach hater on the planet and who almost hurled when she saw it, tried a bite after I begged her to, and then took a huge scoopful onto her plate. She makes it every year now as well.

PS. HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you and all!
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She almost hurled when she saw it????? Hmm. Very tempting. LOLOLOL~~!!!

I'm sure it's good...........pm me the recipe sometime, k?

Happy Thanksgiving to you as well, and everyone here! :D

Linda

[tooncey2]

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Toonce, this sounds really yummy, but I'd have to make it sans the spinach. I love veggies for the most part, but even knowing it was in there would bother me! :P
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Trust me, Linda, you'd love it. My sister, who is the biggest spinach hater on the planet and who almost hurled when she saw it, tried a bite after I begged her to, and then took a huge scoopful onto her plate. She makes it every year now as well.

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She almost hurled when she saw it????? Hmm. Very tempting. LOLOLOL~~!!!

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Only because it's green, smarty! ;-)

[Linda Lou]

Hey Toonce! Thanks SO much for the recipe!

Only thing is...........do you think I could substitute some other green thing?? I'm thinking perhaps chives??? Think that could work, no?? :D

[Rebel_Mom]

My sausage stuffing recipe comes down through the family so the Italians must like it also. I am allowed to make this once a year - we call it the Killer dressing - there is enough cholesterol in that recipe that your system can only take it once a year! :-)

[Linda Lou]

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My sausage stuffing recipe comes down through the family so the Italians must like it also. I am allowed to make this once a year - we call it the Killer dressing - there is enough cholesterol in that recipe that your system can only take it once a year! :-)
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Hey Rebel Mom!

My BIL's Italian, as was my Stepfather, and they make/made stuffing with either apples or chestnuts in it. Hmmm. Well, the sausage stuffing IS yummy, is it not???

Tell me about the cholesterol! I had to take an antacid after dinner, but man!, was it good!

[Garnet333]

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Mine is sausage/sage stuffing, and that jello mold with cherries, cranberries, walnuts and a layer of sour cream. Yummmmm.

I make a pretty mean apple pie too. :D
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That sounds yummy Linda. I will need for you to send me that receipe for the sausage/sage stuffing. Pretty please???

Next year, I am coming to your house.

[Linda Lou]

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Linda Lou:
Mine is sausage/sage stuffing, and that jello mold with cherries, cranberries, walnuts and a layer of sour cream. Yummmmm.

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That sounds yummy Linda. I will need for you to send me that receipe for the sausage/sage stuffing. Pretty please???

Next year, I am coming to your house.
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Your on, sistah friend! There's always tons of food to pass around! :D

I will send you that recipe, if you like. Very easy.

[tooncey2]

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Hey Toonce! Thanks SO much for the recipe!

Only thing is...........do you think I could substitute some other green thing?? I'm thinking perhaps chives??? Think that could work, no?? :D
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I would say if you absolutely can't handle the spinach, then leave it out & prepare the recipe as is, maybe with just one more potato to make the difference so it won't be too thin. You could add a tsp. or so of chives, but not too much. It should still be tasty, just will be a potato and herb casserole. :-)

[Linda Lou]

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Hey Toonce! Thanks SO much for the recipe!

Only thing is...........do you think I could substitute some other green thing?? I'm thinking perhaps chives??? Think that could work, no?? :D
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I would say if you absolutely can't handle the spinach, then leave it out & prepare the recipe as is, maybe with just one more potato to make the difference so it won't be too thin. You could add a tsp. or so of chives, but not too much. It should still be tasty, just will be a potato and herb casserole. :-)
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Okay Toonce, thanks! I think maybe I'll try this for Christmas dinner. :D

[Vivvie]

Of course we always have the usual but each year someone brings something new, different for all to try. This year my sister made a 'to die for' Pumpkin Turtle Pie .... omigawd! My contribution was an Amish Sauerkraut Salad ... sweet, tart, very tangy.

viv

PS - Linda ... will you send me your sausage & sage stuffing recipe too?!

Thanks and Happy Turkey Day to you and all here.

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Vivvie:
Of course we always have the usual but each year someone brings something new, different for all to try. This year my sister made a 'to die for' Pumpkin Turtle Pie .... omigawd! My contribution was an Amish Sauerkraut Salad ... sweet, tart, very tangy.

viv

PS - Linda ... will you send me your sausage & sage stuffing recipe too?!

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Sure Viv.......it's on it's way! :D


Uhhh.....no, I take that back! Viv.....you have your pm ability disabled?? lol

[Vivvie]

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Vivvie:
Of course we always have the usual but each year someone brings something new, different for all to try. This year my sister made a 'to die for' Pumpkin Turtle Pie .... omigawd! My contribution was an Amish Sauerkraut Salad ... sweet, tart, very tangy.

viv

PS - Linda ... will you send me your sausage & sage stuffing recipe too?!

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Sure Viv.......it's on it's way! :D


Uhhh.....no, I take that back! Viv.....you have your pm ability disabled?? lol
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hey LL ... i 'think' i got the pm stuff changed. try again. let me know if it doesn't work.

viv

[Vivvie]

L Lou -

I think I got the PM stuff changed .... try again. Let me know if you get some stupid error message etc.

viv

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Vivvie:
Of course we always have the usual but each year someone brings something new, different for all to try. This year my sister made a 'to die for' Pumpkin Turtle Pie .... omigawd! My contribution was an Amish Sauerkraut Salad ... sweet, tart, very tangy.

viv

PS - Linda ... will you send me your sausage & sage stuffing recipe too?!

Thanks and Happy Turkey Day to you and all here.
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Sure Viv.......it's on it's way! :D


Uhhh.....no, I take that back! Viv.....you have your pm ability disabled?? lol
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[Me_Kali]

Everybody loves my Thanksgiving cooking, so I get elected to host it a lot, like this year. I also like the basics, like Tina, but some of my specialities are my boiling onions in cheese sauce, my mashed potatoes (I use Half and Half on holidays, instead of milk) and my pumpkin pies (again; I substitute Half and Half for the condensed milk).

I like regular sage dressing, like my mom made. I have always wanted to dry chestnut stuffing though.

[samstuffkat]

Doesn't anyone do Stove Top Stuffing from the box ?

[kitten4762]

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Doesn't anyone do Stove Top Stuffing from the box ?
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lol...not if we can help it.

[Wildflower]

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Lord no!

[Linda Lou]

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Everybody loves my Thanksgiving cooking, so I get elected to host it a lot, like this year. I also like the basics, like Tina, but some of my specialities are my boiling onions in cheese sauce, my mashed potatoes (I use Half and Half on holidays, instead of milk) and my pumpkin pies (again; I substitute Half and Half for the condensed milk).

I like regular sage dressing, like my mom made. I have always wanted to dry chestnut stuffing though.
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Hey Kali!

I use half & half in mashed potatoes as well. Makes them so creamy!

[Linda Lou]

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BLASPHEMY!!!!!!

:D

[kitten4762]

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BLASPHEMY!!!!!!

:D
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Exactly! Where I come from the stuffing (we actually call it dressing) is the most important part of the meal.

[samstuffkat]

DO you cook your stuffing inside the bird or outside ?

[Linda Lou]

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BLASPHEMY!!!!!!

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Exactly! Where I come from the stuffing (we actually call it dressing) is the most important part of the meal.
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Ya know Kitten, my boss was just having this discussion with me the other day. Says if it's inside the turkey, it's stuffing. Cooked outside the bird, it's called dressing. Never heard that before, but guess it makes sense??

[Linda Lou]

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For someone who makes stuffing out of a box, why would you possibly care?????????????


LOLOLOL!!! :P

[Hellfire]

Hi Linda, my specialty this year is making the rounds and getting a full tummy:) LOL!

I do bring my crab dip and some candles as a Thank you gift, but with such a hectic time right now. Visiting everyone else is working just fine with us.

Although I miss all the leftovers and the warm cooking smells in the house. By next week my waistline will thank me of it!

If anyone has some leftover fudge or stuffing.......mail it to me now. Oh, maybe a little gravy:) Heck, throw in some pie. If you have any left. What the heck. Anyone make spiral ham? I'll take some of that too.

[KaliHere]

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NO

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Everybody loves my Thanksgiving cooking, so I get elected to host it a lot, like this year. I also like the basics, like Tina, but some of my specialities are my boiling onions in cheese sauce, my mashed potatoes (I use Half and Half on holidays, instead of milk) and my pumpkin pies (again; I substitute Half and Half for the condensed milk).

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Hey Kali!

I use half & half in mashed potatoes as well. Makes them so creamy!
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It does! I know mine are always a big hit.

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I stuff my bird. Any leftover stuffing that doesn't fit, I put in a casserole dish.

[samstuffykat]

Has anyone tried Stove Top Stuffing from a box ?

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For someone who makes stuffing out of a box, why would you possibly care?????????????


LOLOLOL!!! :P
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LOL

Sam, do you really? Or are you just having fun with us?

Don't tell me you also make your mashed potatoes out of a box. :P

[samquikat]

I once bought Stove Top Stuffing in the red box (what a timesaver and I added some fresh cranberries ). I was only making a tiny bird on a regular day for just two.

Mr. Sam loved it !!

lol

(okay, so I won't serve it or even think of attempting this short cut on any official holiday)

& no never tried mashed potatoes from a box. (don't even like mashed potatoes) however, I am guilty of the scalloped pototatoes out of a package !!! ....very tasty indeed !

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Hi Linda, my specialty this year is making the rounds and getting a full tummy:) LOL!

I do bring my crab dip and some candles as a Thank you gift, but with such a hectic time right now. Visiting everyone else is working just fine with us.

Although I miss all the leftovers and the warm cooking smells in the house. By next week my waistline will thank me of it!

If anyone has some leftover fudge or stuffing.......mail it to me now. Oh, maybe a little gravy:) Heck, throw in some pie. If you have any left. What the heck. Anyone make spiral ham? I'll take some of that too.
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Hey Hellfire!

Love your "specialty". LOL! ;)

I will be happy to send you some stuffing and gravy..........I only have cardboard boxes tho, does that work for ya? :D

You got me thinking about homemade fudge! Ahhh, but I think I'll try and burn up the Thanksgiving calories first, and make that for Christmas.

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I once bought Stove Top Stuffing in the red box (what a timesaver and I added some fresh cranberries ). I was only making a tiny bird on a regular day for just two.

Mr. Sam loved it !!

lol

(okay, so I won't serve it or even think of attempting this short cut on any official holiday)

& no never tried mashed potatoes from a box. (don't even like mashed potatoes) however, I am guilty of the scalloped pototatoes out of a package !!! ....very tasty indeed !
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I've tried Stovetop, and I guess it could work in a pinch...........but, the one I make is so fast and easy, if I'm going to make stuffing, I'd prefer that one.

Here's the recipe.........just in case! :D

1 1lb. roll Bob Evans Sage sausage
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1 large onion, diced
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Brown sausage with celery and onions, cooking well. Drain. In a large pot, mix stuffing cubes, sausage/celery/onions, eggs, poultry seasoning, pepper, sage, to taste. Add warm water, maybe 1/2 cup at a time, until stuffing holds together. Don't add TOO much, or it'll be mushy. You can also throw in chestnuts, cranberries, walnuts, or mushrooms, if you like. Stuff bird.

If leftover, put in a greased casserole dish, throw on a little prepared gravy, and bake at 350 for about 35-40 mins. YUMMY!

[samrecipekat]

LLOO, are you using "prepared" gravy from a tin or pouch ?

*tsk*

*tsk*

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Same here.

My dad makes regular dressing and also a pan of oyster dressing. It's his specialty and people rave over it....except for me...gag me with a pitchfork.

[lavender]

Linda Lou that recipe sounds delicious. I have not seen the Bob Evans sausages on sale where I live I bet it's yummy. I use Jones sausage and Bell's Stuffing mix ,chicken broth, onions & eggs.

I love sausages, I am of Italian descent which might be a factor, lol.

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Same here.

My dad makes regular dressing and also a pan of oyster dressing. It's his specialty and people rave over it....except for me...gag me with a pitchfork.
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My mom used to make sage dressing for the rest of us and one pan of oyster dressing for my grandpa. He was the only one who liked it. LOL

LindaLou, my dressing is pretty much the same as your's; sans the sausage.

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Same here.

My dad makes regular dressing and also a pan of oyster dressing. It's his specialty and people rave over it....except for me...gag me with a pitchfork.
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My mom used to make sage dressing for the rest of us and one pan of oyster dressing for my grandpa. He was the only one who liked it. LOL

LindaLou, my dressing is pretty much the same as your's; sans the sausage.
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THERE REALLY ARE SOME SECRETS.... LIKE FINDING A GOOD, LOCAL EATRY THAT SPECIALIZES IN LOCAL COOKERY! WHAT A TREAT! NOT TO HAVE TO COOK!

[Tinker]

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I once bought Stove Top Stuffing in the red box (what a timesaver and I added some fresh cranberries ). I was only making a tiny bird on a regular day for just two.

Mr. Sam loved it !!

lol

(okay, so I won't serve it or even think of attempting this short cut on any official holiday)

& no never tried mashed potatoes from a box. (don't even like mashed potatoes) however, I am guilty of the scalloped pototatoes out of a package !!! ....very tasty indeed !
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I've tried Stovetop, and I guess it could work in a pinch...........but, the one I make is so fast and easy, if I'm going to make stuffing, I'd prefer that one.

Here's the recipe.........just in case! :D

1 1lb. roll Bob Evans Sage sausage
2 lg. bags seasoned stuffing cubes
4-5 celery stalks, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 eggs
poultry seasoning, sage, pepper
warm water, or turkey broth, if you prefer

Brown sausage with celery and onions, cooking well. Drain. In a large pot, mix stuffing cubes, sausage/celery/onions, eggs, poultry seasoning, pepper, sage, to taste. Add warm water, maybe 1/2 cup at a time, until stuffing holds together. Don't add TOO much, or it'll be mushy. You can also throw in chestnuts, cranberries, walnuts, or mushrooms, if you like. Stuff bird.

If leftover, put in a greased casserole dish, throw on a little prepared gravy, and bake at 350 for about 35-40 mins. YUMMY!
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Linda Lou-I make my stuffing the same way except I use Jimmy Dean sausage and also use chicken broth for the liquid. This year I also added cranberries. YUM!

[Rebel_Mom]

Linda,

Your stuffing recipe is very similar to mine, except I also add a stick of melted butter, two cups of milk and about half a box or so (basically pour until you sneeze) of Bell's Poultry Seasoning. I stuff what I can in the turkey and then put the rest in a coverec casserole dish with some additional chicken broth to keep it moist while it bakes. Wonderful dish, but keep the antacids handy!

[kitten4762]

Doesn't anyone use the giblets in their dressing?!.....

[Me_Kali]

Kitten, I don't. I think my mom used to, or I know she used them in the gravy. I don't use them at all, even though I liked her's.

[kitten4762]

I actually don't use them either. I'm not even sure what parts "giblets" really are...probably don't even want to know! But they sure taste good in my mom's and dad's dressing.

[Linda Lou]

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Oh silly Sammy! OF COURSE I use gravy made from scratch!!!

I'm not you, ya know! LOL

[Linda Lou]

Hey guys.......it seems like some of us make basically the same kind of stuffing, with a few variations...........though Rebel Mom, I have to say that adding a stick of butter to the sausage is um......making my arteries clog as we speak! lol

Actually, my Mother used to do the same, but really, the fat from the sausage is more than enough for me! :D

[sammykat]

LLOO, do you make your own cat food ?

Or from a pouch or tin ?

[girl]

That was a fun thread to read.

My specialty is pumpkin cheesecake, I finally perfected it a couple years ago.

And my OUT of the Bird stuffing is always popular. *I have NO problem using stove top, its JUST bread dried and broken up. I use the seasoning packet too.. I use the GARLIC flavor, as I hate working wtih real garlic.
I add a can of jellied cranberry (melted) and a cube of butter and Vegtable broth. Also sausage, celery, onion..

I baked pumpkin bread pudding inside a pumpkin, and it was kinda bland so I made a carmel sauce and poured it inside... and it became real sweet and I got lots of compliments.. so that was the first time I ever made such a thing.


I made so many things this year, as I was helping my sister, who hosted the party at her house.

I made: Besides the above

Cranberry orange nut muffins with a sugar crusty top
Peanut butter bars, with frosting and candy corn.
Pear and cranberry crisp

Regular pumpkin pie.
Apple pie. Came out like Apple goo
Turkey cookies.. made with cookies and candy.
Fruit salad

Potatoe salad, my sister wanted it, I thought it was not appropriate for thanksgiving, lol.
I make it by using resers potatoe salad and adding some mashed potatoes and sauces, relish, onion, lots more eggs, relish, red pepper and olives.

[kitten4762]

I'm surprised at all the people who say they use sausage. That's something I've never really heard of here.

[ItsKali]

Giblets are the heart and liver, I think, Kitten. And I would never use sausage either. I'm just not a sausage lover at all. :/

Girl, all of that sounds good. Glad your party at your sister's turned out well.

[Me_Kali]

You know, I think this is the first I've ever heard of people putting sausage in the stuffing as well.

My sister in law puts dried apricots in her's. Yuck.

[Wildflower]

I don't think I could do sausage, either.

But I do use raisins in my stuffing. It adds a touch of sweetness, and everyone loves it.

Girl, you're still excited, aren't you?!! LOL I'm glad you had a good time!
Bet you can't wait for Christmas! I can........ buh hum bug.

[Linda Lou]

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But of course, Sammy~!! ;)

[Alec]

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But of course, Sammy~!! ;)
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Cranberry chutney. We have several diabetics in the family and we make this as an alternative to the sugar-filled cranberry sauce. The chutney consists of whole cranberries, diced pears, diced apples, cinnamon, cloves, cider, walnets and Splenda. It's better than anything made by Ocean Spray.

[Hellfire]

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Linda Lou:
You got me thinking about homemade fudge! Ahhh, but I think I'll try and burn up the Thanksgiving calories first, and make that for Christmas.
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Could you make a double batch and mail me some:)

After reading this thread I'm feeling very hungry.

[Linda Lou]

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Linda Lou:
You got me thinking about homemade fudge! Ahhh, but I think I'll try and burn up the Thanksgiving calories first, and make that for Christmas.
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Could you make a double batch and mail me some:)

After reading this thread I'm feeling very hungry.
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Sure, HF!

I make walnut, peanut butter, and choc. cherry fudge for the holidays. I think I better put my treadmill together. :D

[PRETTY ME]

i won't cook foods that stay in the colon for six months or more. stuffing & dressing are bad for the digestive system. turkey is a healthy alternative for red meat. red meat stays in the digestive system for several months. it takes a long time for white breads & red meats to break down.

sugar is a definite no-no in our home. sugar - premature ages - raises triglycerides - affects immune system. home made chutney with splenda is a good suggestion. thanksgiving was...steamed organic vegetables...turkey stuffed with lemon - orange - fresh herbs...home made whole wheat rolls with sweet cream butter. dessert was fruit compote with fresh whip topping.

[KalisGrossedOut]

So much for those leftovers. *puts down fork* :P