Persimmon Pudding

  Persimmon pudding is a traditional American dessert made with persimmons. Although American, persimmon pudding is similar to traditional English dessert puddings, such as Christmas pudding or quince pudding.   INGREDIENTS: 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups persimmon pulp 2 1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder…

Roast Turkey with Herbal Rub

Ingredients: 1 13-Pound WHOLE TURKEY fresh or thawed 1 Medium onion quartered 1 lemon quartered 1/4 Cup vegetable oil 1 Teaspoon dried thyme 1 Teaspoon dried tarragon 1 Tablespoon dried rosemary 1 Teaspoon salt 1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 325. Remove giblets and neck from turkey and reserve for broth….

Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing

Ingredients: 3-4 loaves of white bread (or 5 if you like leftovers) water chicken broth insides of the turkey 2 bunches of celery 1 or 2 onions 2 TBSP butter 1/2 tsp. sage oysters (optional) mushrooms (option) Instructions: The night before you want to eat the stuffing, break the bread into small pieces (about 1…

Moist Glazed Ham

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Remove the rine from a large whole ham and score the fat in the traditional diamond pattern. Stud it heavily with whole cloves and place it in a large roaster. Pack One whole pound of brown sugar on to the top of the ham just as thick and…

Green Onion and Cornbread Stuffing

Ingredients: 1 Can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed French onion soup 1 Soup Can water 1/4 Cup margarine 1 Cup celery cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 Cup green onions thinly sliced 1-1/2 Teaspoons poultry seasoning 2 Packages (8 ounces each) cornbread stuffing mix Vegetable cooking spray Instructions: Preheat oven to 350. In 5-quart saucepan combine soup, water,…

Dutch Potato Filling

Ingredients: 6 potatoes, boiled and mashed 1 egg beaten, ( added to the mashed potatoes ) 1/4 c. each sauteed onion and celery added to the mashed potatoes 6 pieces of cubed bread ( any kind ) mixed in with the potatoes. Instructions: Bake at 350 deg. for 30 min. or until browned on top….

Herb-Roasted Turkey with Citrus Glaze

Ingredients: 1 15-Pound WHOLE TURKEY fresh or frozen (thawed) 3 Large lemons 2 Large limes 1-1/2 Teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground 1/4 Cup dry white wine (see note) 1/4 Cup packed brown sugar Pan Gravy 1 Bunch, each fresh sage, marjoram, and thyme, divided Instructions: Preheat oven to 325. Remove giblets…

Southwestern Jalapeno Cornbread Dressing

Ingredients: 4 Cups cornbread crumbled 10 Slices dried bread cubed 1 Pound MILD ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE 1-1/2 Cups celery chopped 1 Cup onion chopped 1-1/2 Teaspoons salt 1 Teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/4 Cup Jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped 2 eggs slightly beaten 1 Cup TURKEY BROTH Instructions: Preheat oven to 325. In large bowl combine…

Minnesota Wild Rice Dressing

Ingredients: 4 Slices TURKEY BACON cut into 1-inch pieces 1 Cup onion chopped 1 Cup celery chopped 1/2 Pound mushrooms sliced 1 Package (4 ounces) wild rice cooked according to package directions 2 Cups bread crumbs 1/2 Pound TURKEY BREAKFAST SAUSAGE cooked 1 Teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 Teaspoon dried sage Salt Pepper Instructions: Preheat oven…

Turkey Breast Braised with Garlic and Rice

Ingredients: 1 Cup long-grain rice 1 Can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth 1/2 Cup white wine 2 Teaspoons dried parsley 1/2 Teaspoon each dried rosemary, thyme and sage 1 Bay leaf 1 BONE-IN TURKEY BREAST (5-6 pounds) Paprika 3 Cloves garlic Instructions: Preheat oven to 350. In 5-quart Dutch oven combine rice, broth, wine, parsley, rosemary,…

 Jewish Apple Honey Challah for Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holiday, also known as the Day of Atonement. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur day of Atonement are the two “High Holy Days” in the Jewish religion. now celebrated…