thanksgiving

This is a tart rendition of a classic cranberry sauce. Some recipes indicate using a minimum of 6 tablespoons of sugar per 4 cups of cranberries, others indicate as much as a cup of sugar. Sweeten as desired to accomidate invididual tastes. Just remember: you can always add sugar, but you can’t take it out. Ingredients 4 cups whole cranberries 1 cups water 4 tablespoons sugar Pinch of salt ¼ cup orange juice or Grand Marnier (optional) Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine: cranberries water sugar salt Let the sauce boil until it thickens; the water will evaporate and the pectin in the cranberries will be activated as it cooks....

A very simple Thanksgiving dressing (stuffing). Ingredients 1 large loaf good, crusty bread, preferably sourdough, ciabatta, or multi-grain (about 1¼ pounds) ¼ cup olive oil 8 tablespoons cultured, unsalted butter- divided in two parts 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 large leeks, white and light green parts, chopped ½ cup dry white wine ¼ cup finely chopped fresh sage 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken, turkey or vegetable broth 5 large eggs ½ cup finely chopped parsley ¼ cup finely chopped chives Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 375°F....

Source https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018382-southern-cornbread-dressing Notes The cornbread must be diced and dried before using. Be sure to prepare cornbread at least one day in advance. Equipment 8-by-11-inch baking dish Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 450°F. Ingredients One recipe cornbread 3 cups soft white bread, crust removed and torn or cut into 1-inch pieces (do not pack) ½ cup butter (1 stick), plus more for the pan 2 cups chopped sweet onions 1 ½ cups chopped celery (4 or 5 stalks) 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt 2 eggs 1 ¼ tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 4 to 5 cups rich chicken, turkey, or vegetable stock Preparation Dry Cornbread After baking and cooling cornbread, dice into ½" cubes....

I finally decided to try making a pumpkin pie using a real live pumpkin as opposed to canned pumpkin. I picked up a nice sized pie pumpkin at the Dekalb Farmer’s Market, found a recipe, and set out to make the pie. It was simple, easy, and required very little effort. All redundant statements- just to underscore how crazy easy it us to use a fresh pumpkin. I’ll never buy a can of pumpkin puree again!...

Notes Parsnips wider than 1 inch may have tough, fibrous cores that are best trimmed and discarded. Using warm water helps the sugar to dissolve more readily. Any combination of carrots and parsnips with a combined weight of 3 pounds can be used in this recipe. Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 ½ pounds carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick pieces 1 ½ pounds parsnips, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces ¾ cup apple cider 1 tablespoons maple syrup Salt and pepper ½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary Preparation Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering....

This is Mom’s famous pie. Special Equipment 9" Deep Dish Pie Plate One recipe Pâte Brisée Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 375°F Ingredients 1 19 oz can Cherry Pie Filling 1 14 oz can Whole Cranberry Sauce ¼ cup Sugar 3 tablespoons Quick Cook Tapioca 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon 2 tablespoons Butter Preparation Combine all ingredients, except butter, let stand 15 minutes. Pour in in a crust lined 9" deep dish pie plate....

I’ve heavily modified the source recipe to drop the raisins and swap the sourdough for cornbread. Source Inspired by http://www.cookscountry.com/recipes/8529-sourdough-dressing-with-kale-and-mushrooms Notes To make ahead: Dressing can be made up till baking (noted below) and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Increase covered baking time by 5 minutes. Special Equipment 13 by 9-inch baking dish Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 400°F Ingredients 680 grams (1.5 lbs) 1.5x recipe of Corn Bread 3 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 340 grams (12 ounces) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick 230 grams (8 ounces) kale, stemmed and chopped coarse 1 onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage 230 grams (8 ounces) sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 2 ½ cups chicken broth 3 large eggs, lightly beaten Preparation Prep Foil, Oven Racks, and Pans Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 400 degrees....

Special Equipment 9" Pie Plate One-half recipe Pâte Brisée Stand Mixer Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 350°F Ingredients 200 grams (1 cup) dark brown sugar 2/3 cup cane syrup 1 ½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract 2 tablespoons Bourbon Whiskey 55 grams (4 tablespoons) Unsalted Butter, melted 3 eggs, slightly beaten ¼ teaspoon Salt ¼ cup heavy cream 1 cup Pecans, chopped ½ cup Chocolate Chips Preparation Prepare crust; place in 9" pie pan; refrigerate while preparing pie filling....

A fantastic pie which is fairly easy to make; albeit somewhat time-consuming. My changes to the recipe yield a tarter and naturally flavored pie. The crumble topping can be swapped for a traditional crust. If so desired, make full batch of Pâte Brisée and include the spices from the crumble with the apple maceration. Source http://joythebaker.com/2014/11/apple-cranberry-crumble-pie/ Change Log This recipe has been modified from the original source: Dropped the source crust recipe in favor of my own....

This recipe is modified from the source to cut out extra fat and boost flavor. Source https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017797-pumpkin-bread-with-brown-butter-and-bourbon Change Log Swapped unsweetened applesauce for oil Swapped extra bourbon for water Swapped dark brown sugar for light Increased cinnamon and ginger slightly Chose 4 cardamon pods instead of measured amount Special Equipment 2 9" loaf pans Parchment Paper Pre-heat Oven Pre-heat over to 350°F Move rack to center position Ingredients 113 grams (1 stick) unsalted butter ¼ cup bourbon (plus extra; see notes below) 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 ¾ cups pumpkin purée (Roast Pumpkin) 4 eggs ½ cup unsweetened applesauce 256 grams all-purpose flour 120 grams whole wheat flour 350 grams dark brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda 5 grams fine sea salt 10 grams ground cinnamon 2 grams ground ginger 4 cardamom pods; seeds ground Preparation Prep Pans Grease the insides of two 8-inch loaf pans with butter Line with parchment paper; butter the paper Dust with flour Brown Butter In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat....