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Signature Thanksgiving holiday dish?

lovesrecess — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 23:55:29 GMT

What is your signature holiday recipe for Thanksgiving? The one dish you are always asked to make for holiday family get togethers? The one that never has any leftovers ? Would love to see and share what everyone is "famous" for! Of course, share the recipe or the how-to🤗

Re: Signature holiday dish?

mac116 — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 23:57:33 GMT

Always green beans!

When my kids were young, it was green bean casserole 😲!

Now it is fresh green beans with sauted mushrooms and shallots.

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alicedee — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:05:53 GMT

Mr. Food Sweet Potato Casserole. It is delicious, and I get asked to bring it each year.

I use walnuts, instead of pecans.

1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened, divided
1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut (optional)
2 (29-ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar, flour, 1/4 cup butter, and the coconut, if desired; mix until crumbly, then set aside.
In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients, including remaining butter; mix well. Spoon into casserole dish and sprinkle evenly with pecan mixture.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.

Re: Signature holiday dish?

sunshine45 — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:10:44 GMT

my pecan torte that is made with ritz crackers.

my saffron glazed baby whole carrots.

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:12:57 GMT

My mother's recipe for candied sweet potatoes. My brothers always bring along a container for the leftovers.

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QVCkitty1 — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:22:52 GMT

I'm the pie maker, also cranberry sauce.

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beach-mom — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:29:55 GMT

We are never home for Thanksgiving, but we make Thanksgiving" dinner Christmas Day. We will be home this year though. DD usually goes to a "Friendsgiving" with her friends from high school. One girl always hosts and makes the turkey and the others bring sides and desserts. That won't be happening either, but here is what she usually makes. They always tell her to make this:

Miranda's Corn Casserole

1 (14.75 oz.) can creamed corn

1 (11.25 oz.) corn - don't drain

1 cup uncooked macaroni

1/2 cup butter

8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix first three ingredients together. Slice butter, and mix butter and cheese into the corn mixture. Place in a buttered casserole dish. Cover. Bake 30 minutes. Uncover, stir, and bake uncovered 30 minutes more.

*DD usually makes this in an 8" x 8" square dish. It's good!

Re: Signature Thanksgiving holiday dish?

KBEANS — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:32:49 GMT

My sons would say my mashed sweet potato casserole. Pecans, brown sugar, spices, marshmallows. They would also never dismiss my cornbread as a signature of mine. Everyone raves about it. Somewhat sweet, but not overly and it's more like a cake, than bread. My son Michael always says, "Ma, you put your foot in this!" That means it's da bomb 💣!

Re: Signature Thanksgiving holiday dish?

Azcowgirl — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:46:26 GMT

Pink fluff cherry fruit salad 🍒

eta....well known recipe, but I always get asked to make it .☺️

Re: Signature Thanksgiving holiday dish?

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:42:56 GMT

The easiest dessert I know of yet my niece and her family don’t think they or anyone else can make it like me. It’s Texas Sheet Cake. That, and sweet & sour cucumber salad.

Re: Signature Thanksgiving holiday dish?

FreedomShopper — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:53:16 GMT

Lemon Jello Salad

small box lemon jello

3 ounces Cream Cheese - softened

reg size can of sweetened crushed pineapple

2/3 cup sugar

1 regular size container of Cool Whip

sm apple (I use a peeled red delicious) - diced

1 stalk celery (this is for the crunch / texture factor - you don't really taste it) - diced

sm amount of finely chopped walnuts (can leave out if you have a nut allergy)

In an 8 x 8 dish, spread the cream cheese and lemon jello around. (you will slowly pour the following hot mixture into the cream cheese and jello.)

Boil sugar and crushed pineapple in small sauce pan till sugar is dissolved - approx 2 minutes.

Fold Cool Whip into hot mixture.

Slowly pour the hot mixture into the cream cheese and lemon jello mixture, being sure to mix and blend all ingredients together.

Mix in celery, apples and nuts.

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

This was my grandmother's recipe, and is now my father's and my favorite holiday treat!

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traveler — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:10:03 GMT

Either orange cranberry relish or hash brown casserole.

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spent2much — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:18:21 GMT

I bring the green bean casserole.

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Carmie — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:44:09 GMT

I always make the entire dinner. My guests fight over my bread filling/stuffing and gravy as well as my homemade pumpkin pies made from pumpkins from the market.

My BIL always asks me to save my gravy for him..all year long. I think he drinks the stuff.

Re: Signature Thanksgiving holiday dish?

AuntG — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:46:42 GMT

Although I make the whole meal, there is no specialty. It was enjoyable reading all the favorites others mentioned.

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lovesrecess — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:47:55 GMT

Would love your Texas Sheet Cake recipe! I have seen many, but yours must be special.

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lovesrecess — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:49:55 GMT

Pecan torte sounds good. I don't think I have ever had any.

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lovethgedress — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:51:37 GMT

I'm typically asked for cheesy potatoes or mini pumpkin cheesecakes.

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lovesrecess — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:52:40 GMT

Do you make your cornbread in muffin tins or an iron skillet?

Re: Signature Thanksgiving holiday dish?

Britbrit13 — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 02:13:28 GMT

Would you share your recipe for your homemade pies/pumpkin please thank you