Traditional Pan Dripping Turkey Giblet Gravy (Gramma Vera’s Turkey Gravy) Yields: +/- 12 servings This recipe includes the neck and giblets(that little pack you find inside the turkey). This is the classic, old school gravy my gramma made. You don’t have to use the giblets. It’s still delicious without it. To make this gravy, you’llRead more

Holiday Stuffing and Dressing It’€™s not just for the holidays From the Chef: Sure, I had stuffing every Thanksgiving. My mom, Flo, made the Stove Top boxed version with a little twist, while my gramma Vera made her oyster dressing. It had this beautifully crisp topping, deeply aromatic scent when you dipped into it and,Read more

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple-thyme glaze FROM THE CHEF: I serve this dish at EVERY Thanksgiving & Christmas dinner at both, work, and home. I found the recipe in Cook’s Illustrated some years ago. What makes this recipe work so well is that the sweet potatoes are placed in a cold oven. By doing this,Read more

Mac and Cheese Serves 12 Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds uncooked elbow macaroni 6 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1-1/2 cups grated Gruyere or Parmesan   cheese 9 cups milk, warmed 3/4 cup butter 2T melted butter for the breadcrumbs 1 T. dry mustard (optional) 1t. onion powder   (optional) Pinch nutmeg (optional) 1/3 cup and 2 tablespoons all-purposeRead more

Here is a fun and easy Halloween treat that everyone is sure to love!   Ingredients: 1 apple (granny smith works best) Peanut Butter Mini Marshmallows Candy Corn   Directions: Halve and slice the apple, making sure to cut out the hard core.  Make sure the slices aren’t too thick. Spread Peanut Butter on eachRead more