[Bonny]

We always had a very traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
A few things that were a must:
Sweet potatoes with marshmallows
Sage stuffing - lots of sage !
Waldorf salad
Lime jello with shredded carrots and cabbage.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by jnieman

I make a sage stuffing. I melt butter in the skillet, chop up onion, diced mushrooms, diced celery, small amount of sage. Saute for a few minutes until done. I put in Pepperidge Farm stuffing mix and toss (I use plain or you can use the sage and onion if you want it packed full of flavor). Pour chicken broth over the top until the consistency is right. Can't tell you the exact measurements it's just in my head til it looks right. Bake it in the oven for about 25 minutes with foil on top.

yes -- walter read my mind
i got lucky this year and a friend is smoking our turkey so i was also looking for an "outside the bird" recipe
thank-you
i think i asked you this before but have you seen the pbs series A Chefs Life
i know you and walter will enjoy it.

[jnieman]

Originally Posted by tomwed

yes -- walter read my mind
i got lucky this year and a friend is smoking our turkey so i was also looking for an "outside the bird" recipe
thank-you
i think i asked you this before but have you seen the pbs series A Chefs Life
i know you and walter will enjoy it.

The Chef's life looks interesting. I'll have to watch that. I worship the Pioneer Woman from the Food Network. If you haven't watched you have a treat coming. Her recipes are simple and scrumptious. I've watched her last year's Thanksgiving and her this year's Thanksgiving episode both twice already. The Pioneer Woman | Ree Drummond

[jnieman]

Originally Posted by Bonny

We always had a very traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
A few things that were a must:
Sweet potatoes with marshmallows
Sage stuffing - lots of sage !
Waldorf salad
Lime jello with shredded carrots and cabbage.

My husband's family always had the same thing for Thanksgiving. One year I had Thanksgiving at my house and I wasn't going to make the Waldorf salad and his nephew said he wouldn't come unless I made it. I feel the same thing about sage stuffing. I have to have it!

[CFrance]

My SIL's MIL and FIL were from Germany. They never heard of TG till they came over. She stuffed her turkey with rice because that was what a neighbor taught her when they first came over from Germany. Consequently, my SIL stuffs her turkey with rice & onions because that's what her husband is used to.

Like jnieman, I have to have sage stuffing--or any stuffing. (The rice comes out very bland and just isn't Thanksgiving to us.) When we eat TG dinner with a family who doesn't do stuffing, I will take a fennel/mushroom/bread pudding that tastes like--but isn't called--stuffing. Everybody likes it, and it takes well to gravy, although by then it's a heart attack on a plate due to the cream in the pudding.

[CFrance]

I have a brine mix that calls for apple cider. Winn Dixie doesn't have it. Does anyone know where to get some? I may have to substitute apple juice, I guess.

[tomwed]

I do.

[slipcovers]

I just made my "stock" for upcoming Thanksgiving stuffing and gravy. I purchased rotisserie chicken, on special, ...had it for dinner and then made stock with the bones. Add celery, carrots, onions and fresh rosemary, thyme and salt and pepper. Leave the onion skins on, gives it a great color (Martha Stewart tip). Now I will have great stock ready for my stuffing and gravy.

[jnieman]

Originally Posted by slipcovers

I just made my "stock" for upcoming Thanksgiving stuffing and gravy. I purchased rotisserie chicken, on special, ...had it for dinner and then made stock with the bones. Add celery, carrots, onions and fresh rosemary, thyme and salt and pepper. Leave the onion skins on, gives it a great color (Martha Stewart tip). Now I will have great stock ready for my stuffing and gravy.

That sounds really good. I make lots of things from scratch but have never tried making my own stock. I usually use the "better than bullion" chicken base you can buy a Publix. I might have to try that sometime.

[jnieman]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I have a brine mix that calls for apple cider. Winn Dixie doesn't have it. Does anyone know where to get some? I may have to substitute apple juice, I guess.

Have you checked in the cold juice section at Publix? It shows on their website that they have it. You could call the produce dept and ask before making the trip.

[slipcovers]

It is very easy, just remember to bring the bones, covered with water, to a boil and SIMMER....otherwise, you will get scum if you boil them. It is really sooo much better than anything you buy. You can freeze what you don't use for another time.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I have a brine mix that calls for apple cider. Winn Dixie doesn't have it. Does anyone know where to get some? I may have to substitute apple juice, I guess.

I'm pretty sure Fresh Market has it. They give out warm samples of their cider and coffee in the store.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by tomwed

I do.

wiseacre

[caseylou5]

My family loves TURNOTS - that is what my children named it when I first made it.

Cook turnip and carrots and mash them together with salt, pepper and butter. A sprinkling of cinnamon on the top.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by slipcovers

I just made my "stock" for upcoming Thanksgiving stuffing and gravy. I purchased rotisserie chicken, on special, ...had it for dinner and then made stock with the bones. Add celery, carrots, onions and fresh rosemary, thyme and salt and pepper. Leave the onion skins on, gives it a great color (Martha Stewart tip). Now I will have great stock ready for my stuffing and gravy.

some how i missed this. what a great idea. my kids are coming early and sam's club chickens are the best. so i will have the bones.

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too many great cooks in the villages means too many ideas

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