Happy Thanksgiving Week, again! Welcome back (assuming you read the part 1 post. If you didn’t, here’s a handy dandy link to that post). Last time we talked about the two main staples of our Thanksgiving meal in the Hectic Household, turkey and stuffing. The next item that comes up when I ask the kids what they want for Thanksgiving (providing them with the delusion that they … [Read more...]
Homemade Turkey Gravy from Drippings
This gravy uses the drippings and bits of turkey left in the roasting pan when you roast a turkey. While it's more work than opening a jar or can of gravy, the resulting rich flavors and creamy texture is worth the small amount of time involved. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:9] … [Read more...]
Homemade Turkey Gravy with Giblets
This gravy doesn't just use the bits left in the roasting pan, it also uses the organs that came inside your turkey. Hopefully you remembered to take the contents of the cavities out before you roasted your turkey. I've forgotten, and the resulting turkey interior isn't something I want to repeat. If you would prefer to skip the organs, you can use this … [Read more...]
Old-School Baked Sweet Potatoes
You can't really get more basic that just baking a sweet potato in foil. I have learned that if you spice up the outside a little bit, you get a really great flavor. So this recipe does a little of that. Depending on the size of the sweet potato you may want to increase or decrease the spices. Use what you like to get a flavor that appeals to you. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:7] … [Read more...]
Homemade Croutons
Whenever you need croutons, this recipe works great. You can add as much or as little flavor as you want by adjusting the amount of the seasoning. You can also substitute, subtract, or add seasoning to your heart's desire. Have some fun and be creative. At Hectic-Kitchen it's all about making it a great day in the kitchen! [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:6] … [Read more...]