Thanksgiving "Favorite Recipe" thread

[TechBear_Seattle]

Please keep this kicked for the benefit of those who are still at work and don't have access to their cookbooks (a recommend would be nice, too :hi: )

Rice and Sausage Dressing (has vegetarian variation)

Prepare:

1 cup cooked wild rice
2 cups cooked white rice

Cook:

1/2 pound ground sausage. Stir often and break up with a spatula,
so it cooks into fine pieces rather than large chunks. (I like to
use a breakfast style pork such as Jimmy Dean, but any kind will
do nicely, even soy-based vegetarian. If using a turkey sausage,
you will probably need to add some oil to help it cook; I recommend
about 3 Tbs olive. Or omit the sausage entirely if you prefer; this
will still be good.)

When the sausage is getting almost done, drain out about half of
the grease and add (If using turkey sausage, do not drain. If making
without meat, put about 2 Tbs olive oil in a pan and cook at med. heat)

1 med yellow onion, finely chopped
4 stalks celery, trimmed and sliced thin
1 lb mushrooms (I like crimini), trimmed and sliced thin

Cook until the meat is thoroughly cooked and the vegetables are tender.

Combine ingredients in a large bowl, including a bit of the grease from
the sausage (if any.) Finally, stir in

2 Tbs fresh minced sage
1 Tbs fresh thyme leaves
Several grinds of black pepper

If using dried herbs, use teaspoons rather than tablespoons. Herbs may be
omitted if the sausuage is well seasoned.

[HereSince1628]

1. You should send a copy of this thread to the cooking and baking group

[TechBear_Seattle]

2. I did not know there was one, thanks. n/t

[SpiralHawk]

3. Indian Pudding, SpiralHawk Style

Open can of brown glop. Dump in bowl. Zap in microwave. Smother with quart of vanilla ice cream. Devour while watching Custer's Last Stand on TV.

[TechBear_Seattle]

5. Reminds me of an aunt whose idea of cranberry relish...

... was to open a can of "cranberry jelly with whole berries" at both ends, slide it out carefully onto a plate, cut it in half longwise, and put each half on a dessert plate, one for each end of the table.

:shudder:

[IdaBriggs]

4. Secret Cheesey Potato Recipe by Ida

This recipe is NOT low fat, altho you could make changes to make it so (but it won't taste as good).

Ten Pounds of Potatoes -- scrub, prick with fork, and bake in oven

After potatoes cool enough to handle (which can be while they are still hot, especially if you are running late), take a knife and cut them down the middle. You may even cut them in half, if you wish. Scoop out the insides (optional: try to leave the skins intact to put the mixture back in), and put in a Big Bowl.

Take FIVE POUNDS of shredded cheddar cheese (I like 'sharp'), and FIVE POUNDS of sour cream. Add to bowl.

Mince some garlic -- a couple of cloves, or to taste.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Mix thoroughly, but leave 'chunky' -- these aren't MASHED potatoes.

Either put the mixture back in the skins, OR put it in a casserole dish. Put in oven at about 375 for 45 minutes, with some extra cheddar cheese on top. Let cheese get hot and bubbly.

Serve. (Everything but the final heating can be done the night before.)

This recipe can also have things added to it, but honestly, it can also serve as a vegetarian main course. It is a lot of work, but people will drive across state lines when I promise to make it.

Enjoy!

[TechBear_Seattle]

6. Hmmmmm! n/t

[Beaverhausen]

7. Sweet Potato Souffle

this isn't my exact recipe but close enough. I don't use coconut and my recipe has sweetened condensed milk.

If you bring this to any dinner you will be required to bring it forever.

INGREDIENTS

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
3/4 cup white sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 cup flaked coconut
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup melted butter


DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Combine the mashed sweet potatoes with the white sugar, soft butter or margarine, beaten eggs, vanilla and milk. Spoon into a 2 quart oven proof baking dish.
Combine the coconut, flour, brown sugar, chopped nuts and melted butter. Sprinkle over the top of the sweet potatoes.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes.

[QueenOfCalifornia]

8. Sour cream mashed potatoes

Just use sour cream when mashing your potatoes - use less milk and more sour cream - It is not something I measure, I just know how much to add to get the right consistency and flavor - You can also add chopped green onions to complete the baked potato flavor - Lots of variations - I have added shrimp scampi when I serve this with prime rib - it is like a trip to heaven.

:) Mmmmmmmm!

[Beaverhausen]

9. Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes courtesy of Alton Brown

Totally decadent!
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/creamy-garlic-mashed-potatoes-recipe/index.html


Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
16 fluid ounces (2 cups) half-and-half
6 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons kosher salt
6 ounces grated Parmesan

Directions

Peel and dice potatoes, making sure all are relatively the same size. Place in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to maintain a rolling boil. Cook until potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork.

Heat the half-and-half and the garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and set aside.

Remove the potatoes from the heat and drain off the water. Mash and add the garlic-cream mixture, salt, and Parmesan; stir to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes so that mixture thickens and then serve.

[TechBear_Seattle]

10. I never would have thought to steep the garlic in the milk

That sounds very good :9

[cali]

11. rich sweet potato casserole

peel and boil three pounds of sweet potatoes. Drain well, mash and mix with the grated rind of one large orange, salt and pepper to taste, 2 eggs, 3 tbs dark brown sugar, 1/2 cup heavy cream. put in baking dish, bake for 30 minutes at 375. mix 1 cup chopped pecans with 1/2 cup brown sugar. sprinkle over casserole. Turn oven down to 350 and bake for another 15 minutes.

[ColbertWatcher]

12. Kick, rec and a link for DU's Cooking & Baking Group inside ...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=236