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Cornbread Stuffing

Cornbread Stuffing

this post may contain affiliate links   If you're like me and don't care for traditional stuffing (or dressing as some call it), then this cornbread stuffing is for you. I could never get over the soggy texture and overwhelming poultry seasoning flavor from...

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Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce

this post may contain affiliate links   When you find a perfect cranberry sauce recipe, you share it rather than change it. This recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction is the only homemade cranberry sauce you'll need. It's bursting with flavor and freshness. The...

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Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

this post may contain affiliate links   This mashed potatoes recipe is thick, cheesy and seasoned to perfection. Using Yukon Gold potatoes will help give a creamier texture, but also, we add cream cheese, parmesan cheese, sour cream and heavy whipping cream just...

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Corn Cake

Corn Cake

this post may contain affiliate links   Corn cake is my absolute favorite side dish at Mexican restaurants. Anyone remember Don Pablo's? It was a Tex-Mex restaurant chain that had the best food. I worked there multiple times as a hostess and a server. I can still...

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Creamed Spinach

Creamed Spinach

this post may contain affiliate links   Creamed spinach is a dark horse side dish. No one thinks they want it until they taste it. This recipe is the best you'll find. It's thickened with heavy whipping cream and three cheeses to make it ultra rich and decadent....

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Turkey Gravy

Turkey Gravy

  This turkey gravy is made using turkey wings so you can make ahead and freeze or refrigerate to reduce the stress on Thanksgiving. Roasting the vegetables with the meat then adding white wine and chicken stock gives this gravy amazing flavor. It's silky smooth...

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel Topping

This sweet potato casserole with pecan streusel topping is what holiday dreams are made of. I first had this at a steakhouse and knew I could recreate it. Growing up sweet potatoes was always my favorite side at Thanksgiving, but my mom always made it differently than...

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Creamy Risotto

Creamy Risotto

  Creamy Risotto 2 yellow onions (chopped)2 TB salted butter2 TB olive oil1 1/2 C Arborio rice2/3 C dry white wine ((I use Pinot Grigio))5 C chicken stock6 oz cream cheese ((can use crème fresh or mascarpone cheese hi honey))2 tsp salt1 tsp pepper12 oz frozen...

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Maple Glazed Butternut Squash and Onions

Maple Glazed Butternut Squash and Onions

  You'll thank me for this maple glazed roasted butternut squash and onions. It's decadent and light at the same time. The roasting brings out the sugar in the squash and onions and they get beautifully caramelized. Adding the maple syrup rounds out the flavor...

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