Best Turkey Gravy

This two-step gravy is well worth the effort, I promise.

This two-step gravy is well worth the effort, I promise. I recommend preparing the broth one or two days before Thanksgiving. It holds great in the refrigerator. You can make ahead the gravy, too. Best Turkey Gravy Step 1: Flavorful turkey broth/base for the turkey...
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Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe with Sausage

Fresh herbs add flavor and aroma to make this Thanksgiving stuffing recipe extra special

This Thanksgiving stuffing recipe is very close to my husband’s mom recipe, plus I add fresh herbs to add flavor and aroma to make it extra special. Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe with Sausage Cooking oil spray 12 cups Italian bread cubed into 1/2-inch pieces (or one 1...
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Crispy Shallots

Elevate your green bean casserole with Crispy Shallots

Elevate your green bean casserole with my crispy shallots! Crispy Shallots 3 medium shallots, very thinly sliced (use a mandolin if you have one) 10 ounces canola oil Salt Place the shallots in a small saucepan and cover with the oil. Turn the heat on high until the shallots bubble...
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Frankenstein Jackfruit Head

Play potato head with this show stopping monster head made with jackfruit

Play potato head with this show stopping monster head made with jackfruit. Select a jackfruit that runs on the smaller size so that it will be easier to store and more manageable to butcher later. Frankenstein Jackfruit Head 1 jackfruit 2 large pitted black olives 1/2 rambutan fruit...
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Witches Brew Mocktail (or Cocktail!)

This sweet and tart drink will please kids and adults alike

This sweet and tart drink will please kids and adults alike, made with 100% fruit juices with no added sugar. This punch pairs nicely with vodka, tequila, or gin, if you’re craving a cocktail for the adults. Witches Brew Mocktail (or Cocktail!) 3 cups pomegranate juice 1...
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Easy Halloween Deviled Eggs with Avocado and Lime

Delight party guests with these ghoulishly green deviled eggs

I have prepared deviled eggs for all sorts of parties, changing up the flavors and appearance depending on the event theme, and people go crazy for them. In this recipe, ripe avocado replaces most of the mayonnaise to color the eggs ghoulishly green. Lime,...
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Halloween Recipes as seen on “Indy Style”

Tonight is the big night! Are you ready? Don’t be too scared. I whipped up these quick and easy Halloween recipes using mostly ingredients I already had on hand. You can find the funky tropical fruits at Asian markets and natural or fine food...
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Nutritious Spin on Peaches and Cream Using Canned Foods

Try this dessert made with condensed milk and canned peaches

As a chef, dietitian, and busy mom cooking for a family, I have always enjoyed canned foods at home. My favorite go-to’s that I always keep on hand include canned beans (vegan protein in an instant), canned pasta sauce (my girls love), canned green...
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