Holidays
Leftover Turkey Soup
Since my family isn’t a big fan of turkey sandwiches, I’m always trying to find new ways to use the leftovers after Thanksgiving. I experimented with a recipe and now everyone looks forward to this soup. This recipe is a keeper and It uses most of our leftovers. If you’re looking for alternatives for leftover…
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Green Beans and Bacon
This recipe has become a holiday favorite in our house. Since the main dishes are time consuming, it’s nice to have an easy and delicious vegetable recipe.
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Stuffed Roasted Turkey & Gravy
We order our Thanksgiving turkey from the butcher in downtown Issaquah each year and brine ourselves. I usually cook a 10 to 12 pound bird, but the brine instructions will work for a larger turkey as well. Brine your turkey one to two days before cooking. WEIGHT OF BIRD ROASTING TIME (UNSTUFFED) ROASTING TIME (STUFFED)…
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Holiday Stuffing
Honey Ham Glaze
I have never been a fan of pre-packaged ham glazes and it’s super easy to prepare from scratch. This is a very simple homemade glaze that works perfect for a 10 pound ham.
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Yam Casserole
This has become our traditional yam casserole recipe. The dish is not too sweet and is topped with a streusel mixture. It also heats up really good as a leftover.
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Whole Cranberry Sauce
We prefer whole cranberry sauce and it’s really easy to make, so we forego the canned versions. We make a double batch (2 12-ounce packages), if you prefer, divide the ingredients in half for a smaller batch. Or if you have more leftover than you need, you can recook the sauce and then can in…
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Stuffed Cornish Game Hens
We’re all about turkey at Thanksgiving, but when Christmas rolls around so quickly, it’s time for a festive change. Our family tradition has become these stuffed Cornish game hens. Hens are stuffed with a traditional apple and currant bread dressing and drizzled with a wine basting. Along with our standard holiday side dishes, the stuffed…
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