Turkey and Pasta Salad Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 c of oil (vegetable)
1/2 tsp of powdered garlic
3/4 c of carrot; chopped
1/4 c of onion; chopped
1 c pitted olives (black); sliced
3 c of turkey; cooked, then cubed
1/4 c of white-wine vinegar
A dash of pepper (white)
3/4 c of celery; chopped
3 c of turkey; cooked, then cubed
1 pack of artichoke hearts (frozen); drained after thawed
2 c of cooked pasta (Rotini); drained
Lettuce leaf
Instructions:
In mixing bowl, mix vinegar, oil, pepper and powdered garlic.
Separately combine celery, carrot, rotini and onion in bowl. Add in oil to mixture then toss well. Add artichokes, turkey, and olives, tossing gently to combine all ingredients together.
Place in covered container and then chill. Spoon a portion of mixture to a lettuce leaf and serve.
>>Turkey and Pasta Salad Vinaigrette Recipe
World’s Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
1/2 c of sugar (white)
10 oz of softened cream cheese
1/2 c of sugar (light brown)
2 pcs of eggs
15 oz of pumpkin (canned)
1 Tbsp of rum (light)
1 tsp of cinnamon (ground)
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1/2 tsp of ginger (ground)
1/2 tsp of allspice (ground)
1/2 tsp of orange zest; grated finely
1/2 tsp of lemon juice (fresh)
2 Tbsps of half and half
For the Topping:
2 Tbsps of sugar (white)
2 Tbsps of rum (light)
1/2 c of heavy cream
For the Crust:
1/3 c of shortening
1 c of flour
1/2 tsp of salt
4 Tbsps of water (ice or chilled)
Instructions:
To prepare the crust, blend salt and flour inside a mixing bowl then add the shortening. Cut it in using (pastry knife) till it becomes coarse like a pea size.
Add in water then blend till formed into (soft) dough. Fill it into a 9 inch pie dish.
Preheat the oven at 375 degrees F. To prepare the filling, combine sugars and cream cheese inside a bowl; beat till it becomes fluffy then ad the eggs. Continue beating till well combined.
Carefully add pumpkin, half and half, rum, cinnamon, vanilla extract, ginger, allspice, orange zests, and lemon juice; while beating continuously.
Pour the filling onto the crust and bake inside the oven for 50-55 mins. To prepare the topping, combine heavy cream, rum, and sugar; beat thoroughly till it becomes creamy.
Serve pie with the topping.
>> World’s Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
Ingredients:
2 pieces of squash (acorn)
2 pieces of carrots (grated)
8 ounces of pineapple (crushed, canned)
2 Tablespoons of dried raisins (white)
1/4 teaspoon of ginger
Instructions:
Cut the squash into half and remove the seeds and place on a baking pan. Mix together carrots, pineapple, raisins, and ginger then place inside the cavities of the squash.
Bake for half an hour at 350 degrees F or till squash becomes soft but firm.
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Ambrosia Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
1 c of mixed fruit (or fruit cocktail); drained
1/2 c of oranges (Mandarin)
1/2 c of pineapple tidbits
1/4 c of cherries (maraschino); halved
1/2 c of marshmallows (miniature)
1/4 c of red grapes (seedless)
3/4 c of sour cream
Iceberg lettuce
Instructions:
Combine the fruits with the marshmallows, and sour cream in a large bowl. Mix well and chill. Serve on lettuce with your preferred dressing.
>> Ambrosia Salad Recipe
Guilt-Free Turkey Gravy Recipe
Ingredients:
Salt
Ground black pepper
4 c of turkey broth
Pan drippings (fats removed)
1/4 c of water
1/4 c of cornstarch
Instructions:
Mix together pan drippings and broth. Bring these to boil. Mix together water and cornstarch. Whisk cornstarch mix into the pan. Stir constantly ’till broth thickens to become gravy. Add a dash of pepper and salt.
>> Guilt-Free Turkey Gravy Recipe
Scalloped Corn & Tomatoes Recipe
Ingredients:
15 oz of tomatoes (canned); drained
15 oz of whole kernel corn (canned); drained
15 oz of cream style corn (canned)
2 pcs of beaten eggs
1/4 c of flour; sifted
1 Tbsp of sugar (white)
1 tsp of pepper
1/2 tsp of garlic powder
2 c of bread crumbs (soft)
1/2 c of cheese (Parmesan); shredded
1/3 c of butter (or margarine)
1 pc of onion; minced
Instructions:
Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F. Grease a medium-sized casserole by spraying a nonstick vegetable spray.
Combine cream style corn, whole kernel corn, tomatoes, flour, pepper, eggs, and sugar; stir well. Pour onto the greased casserole.
Melt the butter on the skillet above moderate heat then saute the onion till it becomes limp. Add crumbs, cheese, and powdered garlic; combine well.
Spread onto the corn mixture inside the prepared casserole then bake inside the preheated oven for an hour.
>> Scalloped Corn & Tomatoes Recipe
Sugar Snap Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
4 c of butter lettuce (or Boston)
4 c of peas (sugar snap); strings removed then blanched
3 Tbsps of shallots; minced
4 tsps of vinegar (sherry)
Salt
Black pepper (ground)
7 tsps of olive oil (extra-virgin)
1/2 c of basil (fresh); chopped roughly
3 Tbsps of parsley (Italian flat leaf); chopped
Instructions:
Rinse and drain lettuce then tear to bite sizes. Combine shallots, oil, pepper, vinegar, and salt; mix well then set it on the side.
Combine peas, parsley and basil; add the vinaigrette then toss well. To serve, place lettuce on the platter. Arrange them on the edges.
Place the tossed vegetables above the arranged lettuce. Serve at once.
>> Sugar Snap Salad Recipe
Holiday Potato Casserole Recipe
Ingredients:
1 c of butter (unsalted)
1 c of cheese (Cheddar); shredded
6 oz of softened cream cheese
1 pc of bell pepper (green, small); chopped finely
1 pc of scallion bunch; chopped finely
1/2 c of cheese (Parmesan)
1 tsp of salt
1/4 c of milk
2 ozs of pimiento (canned); drained
6 c of potatoes (large); peeled then quartered
Instructions:
Cook the potatoes inside (boiling) water for fifteen mins or till tender. Once cooked, drain then mash them. Add the butter then the cream cheese; use a mixer to beat thoroughly till smooth.
Add (1/2 cup) Cheddar, pimiento, bell pepper, green onions, Parmesan, milk, and salt; mix thoroughly.
Transfer mixture onto a greased 11×7-inch baking pan (or dish). Bake for 30-40 mins and sprinkle it with the rest of the cheese. Continue to bake for five more mins till the cheese has melted.
>> Holiday Potato Casserole Recipe