12Oct

Pumpkin-Gingersnap Pie

Ingredients 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 (3 3/4-ounce) package cook-and-serve vanilla pudding 1 1/2 cups half-and-half 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup coarsely crushed gingersnaps 3/4 cup chopped pecans Graham cracker pie crust, recipe follows Gingersnap crumbs, for garnish Whipped cream, for garnish Directions In a medium saucepan, combine spice […]

12Oct

Rich Chocolate Pecan Pie

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups pecans 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell 4 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch salt Caramel Sauce, for garnish, recipe follows Confectioners’ sugar, for garnish Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spread […]

12Oct

Sweet Potato Carrot Crisp

Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 pounds carrots, cut into 1/2 inch chunks 3/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Topping 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs 1/4 cup chopped pecans 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted […]

12Oct

Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes 1/4 pound butter, softened 2 eggs, separated 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/4 cup white sugar 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 […]

12Oct

Pueblo Pie

Ingredients 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 med. onion finely chopped 1 med. yellow, red or green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 4 garlic cloves 1 jalapeno pepper 1 16-oz can unsweetened tomato sauce 1 16-oz can black beans 1 16-oz can of corn 2 tsp chili powder 2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp fine sea […]

12Oct

Squash Casserole

Ingredients 4 cups cooked yellow crook neck squash 1 medium onion 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 stick butter or margarine 2 cups crushed Cheezit crackers 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup milk or heavy cream Directions Cook the squash, onion, butter, salt and pepper until onion and squash are tender. Mix remaining […]

12Oct

Nicholas’ Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients 8 to 10 cloves garlic, peeled 1 cup olive oil 4 russet potatoes 2 tbsp. butter 1/3 to 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup Asiago cheese, grated 2 tbsp. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated Salt and pepper, to taste Directions Put the garlic and olive oil in a heavy saucepan over lowest possible heat and simmer […]

12Oct

Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces sliced mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup brandy or cognac 1/3 cup red wine 1/3 cup chicken broth Fried Onions, recipe follows Directions Cook green beans in boiling […]

12Oct

Cranberry Chutney

Ingredients 1 Package (12 ounces) fresh cranberries 1/2 Cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 Cup sugar 1 Teaspoon nutmeg 1 Teaspoon cinnamon 1 Teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 Teaspoon cumin Directions In medium saucepan, over high heat, combine cranberries, vinegar and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and add nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne, and cumin. Simmer […]

12Oct

Grandpa’s Homemade Turkey Soup

Ingredients 5 Cups Rich Turkey Stock recipe follows 3 Stalks celery cut into 1-inch pieces 2 Large potatoes peeled and quartered 2 Carrots cut into 1-inch pieces 1 Onions quartered 1 Cup uncooked noodles 2 Cups Cooked Turkey cubed Directions In 5-quart saucepan, combine first 5 ingredients. Over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce […]