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Pie Crust Secrets
By sklesley
To seal out sogginess, brush the crust with egg whites or dust it with a combination of 1 Tbsp
- egg whites
- flour
Make-Ahead Turkey and Gravy Recipe
By sklesley
Preheat oven to 325°. Sprinkle turkey with poultry seasoning and pepper
- TURKEY:
- 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- FOR SERVING:
- 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Cheddar Muffins (Like Red Lobster)
By sklesley
Preheat oven to 375. Spray a 12 cup muffin tin
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 cups sharp grated cheese
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Ranch Potatoes
By sklesley
Put potatoes in saucepan and cover with water
- 8-10 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 1 envelope ranch dressing mix
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese, divided
- salt - pepper
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Layered Banana Split Dessert
By sklesley
l. Grease a 9x13" pan. 2
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 8 oz. block cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp. + 3 1/2 cups cold milk, divided
- 16 oz. Cool whip, divided
- 1 (23 oz.) container frozen strawberries, thawed and drained well
- 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 (3.4 oz.) boxes instant banana cream pudding
- Chocolate syrup
Easy Coleslaw
By sklesley
In a large bowl, whish together mayonnaise and next 6 ingredients
- 1 mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup apple sider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. celery salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Cajun seasoning
- 2 (16 oz.) bags tricolor coleslaw mix
Fried Cabbage with Sausage
By sklesley
Heat olive oil in large skillet
- 2-4 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small head cabbage, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced into round pieces
- 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
Christmas Cauliflower Casserole Recipe
By sklesley
Preheat oven to 375°. Cook cauliflower according to package directions; drain
- 3 packages (16 ounces each) frozen cauliflower
- 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1 cup stuffing mix
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake
By sklesley
Preheat oven to 350. Butter and flour a 10-12 cup Bundt pan
- Glaze:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups flour
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp. corn syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
By sklesley
Preheat oven to 350. Line muffin tin with paper liners
- Glaze:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 Tbsp. grated lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp. poppy seeds
- 1 tsp. melted butter
- l cup Powdered sugar
- 2-4 tsp. lemon juice