Through the years, we've augmented our Simple Corn recipe with some variations. This is one of the most popular with my extended family. The biggest plus to this recipe is that you prepare it, transport it, and serve it from a slow cooker. Less mess, easy transportation, stays heated throughout the day...it's a winner all around! [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:11] … [Read more...]
Simple Frozen Corn
This recipe has a bit more spices than my Mom used. She's a salt person. You either got salt or onion-salt on your vegetables. Not much else. I'm a bit more adventurous, but if you want to stick to the basics, just omit the spices or trim them back to just the ones your family likes (or will tolerate). Don't overcook your corn, it gets kind of mushy if you do. This is the … [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...]