Category Archives: thanksgiving recipes

caramelized brussel sprouts


i do not have a memory of brussel sprouts before my mother made this recipe. it is hard to say if i loved or hated them. all i can say is that once they were served to me in this fashion, brussel sprouts had … Continue reading

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triple chocolate pumpkin pie


this is a Martha Stewart recipe my sister sent to me a few years ago as she was ‘suggesting’ what to bring to her house for thanksgiving. i was a tad hesitant because it did not resemble a true pumpkin pie … Continue reading

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apple pecan cake


after preparing two pumpkin desserts to bring to my parent’s house on thanksgiving, my mom suggested i come up with, yet, another  to feed the masses. this was going to be a bit of a challenge as the stores were closed around us … Continue reading

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savory cornbread dressing (stuffing)


this year my mother had the turkey, stuffing, gravy, and mashed potatoes covered. i was in charge of 3 desserts. i had just recently made my polenta rosemary pound-cake and had a lot left over. therefore, decided to use this bread as my version … Continue reading

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pumpkin cupcakes with maple frosting and broken heath bar


this is a blog of a blog recipe. i saw ina garten’s pumpkin cupcakes on a blog site and wanted to try it, however, went straight to ina’s site to be sure i had the exact recipe. the cupcakes are very moist and the maple … Continue reading

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turkey and mashed potato panini


tradition has it that our mother roasts the turkey on thanksgiving and everyone else contributes with side dishes and desserts. however, in doing it this way, we are never blessed with the leftovers the following day(s). this year, my husband … Continue reading

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fall harvest pumpkin pancakes


  halloween and a four-day weekend filled with parties and events gave plenty of opportunity for great fall food recipes. from appetizers to pancakes in the morning for a group of  boys, i was able to feast on opportunity to cook. this morning. … Continue reading

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