Hey everyone! I'm a sucker for fantastic Thanksgiving recipes and this year is no exception. Since I found one of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes here on the Gazette, I thought I would check in with y'all to see what shakes loose. :)

Here's my fave Gazette-supplied Turkey Day recipe, courtesy of the lovely nuart (Susan). Via this thread.

CRANBERRY SAUCE (NOT THE CRAPPY STUFF IN A CAN)

This recipe is for one bag of cranberries. I triple it because it is also yummy on leftovers and toast the following days after.

1 Bag Cranberries (I think they are a pound each)
1 Cup Apricot Nectar (magic ingredient)
1 Cup Sugar
1 Big juicy Navel Orange cut into small pieces
1/2 Cup Raisins
6 Cinnamon sticks
Dash Nutmeg
Dash Allspice

I keep the cranberries frozen until it's time to cook 'em. Rinse them in a colander. Pour the Apricot Nectar into a large pot and add sugar. Stir until dissolved. Bring to a boil. Add cranberries. Cook medium to high until the berries just start to pop. Ohhh, they are so beautiful at that point!!! Now that is RED! Then throw in your orange pieces, raisins, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg and allspice. Stir it up and let it cool.

If you make this two or three days in advance, just store it in the refrigerator.

I like to bring it to room temperature before serving. Put it in a beautiful glass bowl. I use vintage pink depression glass bowls. Sometimes several if we have a large party. Nothing makes a turkey as perfect as the accent of the gorgeous red tartness that is homemade cranberry sauce! Make it yourself and just wait for people to beg you for the recipe. Trust me. You'll love it!

Come to think of it, why would anyone want cranberry sauce if they're not having turkey?

Susan

~ Amanda

"Just fear me, love me, do as I say and I will be your slave..."

au gratin potatoe cassarole

prep:10 minutes, serves 12

1 (32 ounce) pkg. frozen southern style hash browns

1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

2 cups ( 8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

1 small onion finelly chopped( I would perfer white onion)

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 cups cornflakes(crushed) and PLEASE PEOPLE!!! DONT TRY TO USE THAT SPECIAL K CEREAL!!! ALWAYS USE WHAT THIS RECIPE CALLS FOR!!!!! CORN FLAKES CEREAL!!!!!

1/4 cup melted butter

stir: 1st 6 ingredients in large bowl

spoon: potatoe mixture in lightly greased pan (13x9)

sprinkle evenly with crushed corn flakes and drizzle evenly with butter on top

bake 325 degrees  about an hr. and 20 minutes or until bubbly

ENJOY!!!!

thinking about trying that cranberry sauce, got a question should the navel orange be peeled? never tried this recipe. just wondering. I'll bet ya leave the peel on.

~ Amanda

"Just fear me, love me, do as I say and I will be your slave..."

Yep, you peel the orange!  I made the cranberry sauce yesterday and allowed the flavors to meld overnight.  My turkey is cooking and in one hour or so... WE EAT!  All systems go!

Have a great one all of you!  

Susan

     
“Half a truth is often a great lie.”

Ben Franklin

~ Amanda

"Just fear me, love me, do as I say and I will be your slave..."