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. Homemade Turkey Gravy from Drippings 6 tablespoons of flour2 tablespoons Onion Powder1 tablespoon Black Pepper15 ounces … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
I’ve made mashed potatoes many, many ways. For large holiday gatherings I really like to use this recipe. It gives me the opportunity to time-shift this part of the meal to a time when I’m not so busy. The use of the crock pot also allows me to free up space on the cooktop, and it dispenses with the steam from the boiling water. Pretty much this is a win-win recipe for … [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. Old-School Baked Sweet … [Read more...]
Wedding Potatoes
Wedding Potatoes 8 ounces Butter1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper1 tablespoon Minced Onion10-3/4 ounces Cream of Chicken Soup3/4 cup Milk8 ounces Sour Cream2 cups Shredded Cheddar CheeseCooking Spray Preheat the oven to 350FSpray the casserole dish with cooking spray (including the sides)Combine the hash browns, pepper, onion, soup, milk, sour cream, and cheese in the … [Read more...]
Cowboy Beans
Cowboy Beans 1 large Onion1 large Green Bell Pepper15 ounces Canned Kidney Beans15 ounces Canned White Beans15 ounces Canned Pinto Beans15 ounces Diced Tomatoes with Jalapenos1 pound Ground Beef1/2 pound Bacon1 tablespoon Minced Garlic2 teaspoons Dried Chili Powder1 cup Brown Sugar1 cup Ketchup1/2 cup Molasses2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard Coarsely chop the onion … [Read more...]