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Looking for a recipe for only a few people, this is the perfect recipe to make! This crock pot turkey breast is simple and delicious!
We love easy recipes and this one is definitely that.. super simple! It’s perfect for just a few people and great for Thanksgiving. It takes practically no prep and it’s loaded in flavor. It’s one of those recipes that goes great with our creamy mashed potatoes and broccoli casserole.
In this recipe, you can use whole cranberry sauce in the can or jellied cranberry sauce. We made this with jellied cranberry sauce, but it works with either! This is made with Lipton Onion Soup Mix but if you don’t want to use that, you can always make your own…here is our recipe.
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We leave the netting on the turkey breast when we cook it in the slow cooker. It helps the turkey breast keep its shape. This is a very moist recipe and it will fall apart, so if you want to slice it on a plate, I suggest leaving it on. Also, some turkey breast comes with a gravy packet; we didn’t use that in this recipe. I would suggest keeping it and serving the gravy over mashed potatoes.
For many years we had a non-traditional Thanksgiving. We served different dishes and everyone loved it. You don’t have to go the traditional route.
This simple crock pot turkey breast is great for a few people. Only a handful of ingredients, super simple and great for the holidays eason.
Place your turkey breast (with the netting on) in the slow cooker and pour the melted butter over it.
Mix the dry onion mix and ONE can of cranberry sauce together and pour over the turkey breast.
Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3 or until the turkey test done with your meat tester (should reach 165 degrees).
Once done, remove from gravy and take off netting. Slice and place on plate. Take the other can of cranberry sauce and spoon it over the turkey breast. You can put the gravy in gravy boat to pour over turkey if you like. (the gravy is great over mashed potataoes)
The turkey breast came with a gravy packet and we didn’t use it. It would probably be delicious over mashed potatoes.
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There is something really magical about the holidays and Christmas time is such a great time to enjoy all the delicious desserts. The smell of a cake in the oven or the family gathered in the kitchen making candy. It’s a wonderful time of year to spoil your friends and family with baked goods and treats.
These old-fashioned Christmas desserts are the kind that bring families together, recipes that have been passed down, shared, and cherished. Whether you love a simple cookie or a vintage cake, these desserts will make your holiday season feel extra sweet.
Every Southern Christmas table has a pie or cake that’s been made for decades. These are the desserts that taste like home! We make the jam cake every year!
Southern Jam Cake
If you have followed our website for any amount of time, you know how much this cake means to us. It has been in our family for 80+ years and we make it every Christmas. It is our tradition and we never waver from it. It’s an old-fashioned classic, and if you have never tried it, what are you waiting for? It’s a classic! Learn more about why we love this cake here.
Coconut Cake with Coconut Frosting
Our Nannie made this cake and it was always a hit. It’s perfect for Christmas and you can even toss the coconut in green or red food coloring to give it a little more holiday cheer. Can be made in advance too, it’s better the next day. For an easier version check out this coconut cake.
Watergate Cake
This vintage cake goes way back, and if you love the watergate salad, you will love this one. It’s made with a mix but no one will ever know. We love this layered cake and it’s another one you can make in advance.
Sweet Chocolate Pie
This pie is the perfect addition to any Christmas gathering. This recipe has fantastic reviews and it’s always a hit. If you love chocolate, add this one to your holiday menu.
Gingerbread Cream Pie
This pie comes together quickly and doesn’t take a lot of ingredients. It’s one you can make in advance and will be a great addition to any holiday dessert table. It is served cold and is wonderful with a hot cup of coffee.
White Chocolate Raspberry Cake
This cake is made with a mix but you would never know. Then you combine raspberries and make a swirl in the center of the cake. Plus the white chocolate chips and you have the most amazing Christmas cake!
Italian Cream Cake
This creamy cake is perfect for the holiday season! It’s a layer cake with delicious cream cheese, coconut, nuts and your friends and family will love this one.
Whether you’re baking for Santa or filling a cookie tin for neighbors, these Christmas cookies bring back sweet memories of childhood kitchens.
Mexican Wedding Cookies
These cookies are always a hit during the Christmas season. They remind me of shortbred cookies, and they melt in your mouth. These also make a wonderful gift!
Christmas Cool Whip Cookies
These crinkle cookies are only a few ingredients and come together quickly! You can add food coloring to make them very festive for the holidays. They are also a great gift for your family and friends.
Old Fashioned Clove Cookies
If you love the taste of spice, like cloves, this is a great cookie. Every time we make them, we all talk about how wonderful they are. The whole house will smell like Christmas while they bake!
Tea Cakes
These delicious little cookies go way back, my Grandmother made them for her friends a lot and we have always enjoyed them. We love to make them at Christmas and put them in festive tins for a great food gift.
Molasses Cookies
These cookies are great year-round, but the flavor really goes with the Christmas season. These are easy to make and one your friends and family will thank you for!
Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies
These Christmas cookies are always a winner. You can decorate them however you like and kids love to make them. These Christmas Cookies make a wonderful tradition during the holidays. Great gifts too!
Southern Pecan Cookies
These are a classic southern cookie and they are perfect for the holidays. We try to make them every Christmas and always include them in our gift bags.
Tis the season.. for candy making! No candy thermometer needed for these easy recipes. Great for any gift bag.
Easy Christmas Divinity
This used to be a tough candy to make until this microwave recipe came out in the 1970’s! It’s one of our most popular Christmas recipes and has wonderful reviews.
Microwave Peanut Brittle
This is another wonderful Christmas recipe that we enjoy every year. It’s great to make for gifts for friends and family. It’s super versatile too, can be made with pecans, cashews, etc.
Old Fashioned Potato Candy
This is a classic recipe that has been around for so many years. Some people call it “depression candy.” You can call it whatever you like, but we call it delicious!
Kentucky Bourbon Balls
These are a Kentucky treat that people love to make during the holiday season. If you are not a boubron fan.. no worries.. we tell you how to make them with or without.
Martha Washington Candy
This is candy your Grandmother probably made and one your friends and family will love during the holiday season. They are easy to make too!
Who says making fudge has to be difficult?! These easy recipes are perfect for the holiday season.
Five Minute Fudge
This is a super easy recipe that is very versatile! You can make it peanut butter, butter scotch, or any flavor you love. It’s a no-fail recipe too.
Old Fashioned Penuche Fudge
This is an old fudge recipe and it’s one of the best! It has been a family favorite for a very long time and a must-make during the holiday season.
Maple Walnut Fudge
If you are a fan of maple this is a recipe you will fall in love with.. it’s just that good! It’s easy to make and the walnuts are a great addition. You can also use pecans!
Easiest Fudge Ever
We love a versatile and straightforward fudge that comes together quickly and this is just that! Super easy and really delicious.
We couldn’t leave these vintage recipes out! They have stood the test of time.
Mandarin Orange Cake
This is a classic cake that many make during the holiday season! It is refreshing and delicious and one your family will love.
Cherries in the Snow
This is a super simple recipe that anyone can make! It’s a great addition to any Christmas dessert table and if you love angel food cake.. this is the one for you.
Three Day Coconut Cake
This is a vintage cake that has been around a long time. It has to be made 3 days in advance so it’s great for the holiday season!
Southern Maple Pecan Pie
We make this pecan pie a little different, we use maple syrup instead of karo syrup. This recipe has wonderful reviews and it’s great for Christmas.
Mini Cheesecake Tarts
These little cheesecakes ar so simple to make and are so good! Great for Christmas and can be made in advance. Look great on a dessert table.
Kentucky Bread Pudding
This is a classic that we haved loved for many years. The sauce makes this dish! You can use biscuits, sourdough bread, etc.
Appalachian Stack Cake
This vintage cake is very unique. It is made in thin layers almost like pancakes and inbetween the layers is apple butter or dried apples.
Every recipe here has a story, whether it’s a pie baked by your grandmother or a candy you always made with your kids. We hope these old-fashioned Christmas desserts bring back memories and inspire new traditions.
Which dessert do you always make at Christmas? Tell us below — we’d love to hear your story.
We’re bringing back the sweetest memories with our NEW cookbook…“SOUTHERN SWEETS!!” With a focus on old-fashioned southern treats, these are our family recipes that have been requested time and time again.
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We love a good apple dessert and this one is a great one! It’s simple to make in an iron skillet but you could also make it in an a 2 quart baking dish. This is a versatile dish since we added in some great spices but you could mix it up and make it your own. You can also use any apples you like in this dish.
We used cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in this dessert but you can easily switch that up. Add in some allspice or top it with cinnamon sugar if you like. Caramel sauce is always a good addition too! Some people love cheese on apple cobbler, so if you are one of those, then definitely add it to this one.
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This spiced apple cobbler has all the wonderful seasonings that go with apples. Made in an iron skillet or a 2 quart baking dish and comes together quickly.
Whisk together the brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in a bowl. Toss the chopped apples in the sugar and spice mixture. Add apples to the bottom of a 10 inch iron skillet or 2 quart baking dish.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a bowl. Stir in milk, butter, vanilla extract and egg. Spread over apples in dish. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 45 to 50 minutes until crust is done and brown on top. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream on top.
I usually sprinkle on some extra cinnamon before cooking just because my family loves it and cannot get enough of it. You could sprinkle some cheese on the apples before adding the topping if you like cheese but we like it as stated above and it is one of our favorites.
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These delicious Southern Pecan Cookies are perfect for any occasion. We especially love them during the holiday season.
These cookies have such a wonderful flavor and they are easy to make. The sour cream really gives them a soft center and the pecans are perfect. We love to make these during the holiday season but they are delicious year round. Add these to your dessert table anytime and they also make a great gift. If you like soft cookies, these are the ones to make!
If you are not a nut fan or have an allergy you can add mini chocolate chips to the batter. These would also be great with sprinkles on them or any decoration when you take them out of the oven.
These keep very well in an air tight container and can definitely be made in advance. We make them for our gift bags each Christmas and they are always a hit!
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Southern sour cream pecan cookies are good anytime and wonderful for the holidays.
In a large mixing bowl whisk together the oil, eggs, sugar, vanilla and sour cream. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and soda and mix well with a large spoon. Fold in pecans. In a smaller bowl mix the sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Batter will look like cake batter.
Drop by tablespoon full onto a very lightly sprayed cookie sheet. Sprinkle a pinch of the sugar and cinnamon topping on each cookie. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven 15 to 20 minutes. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen depending on the size you make the cookies.
These cookies make about 2.5 dozen, so I set the servings at 8 since most people have about 4 cookies.
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If you are a fan of Apple Pie, you will want to give these delicious muffins a try! They are easy and fantastic with a cup of coffee.
We love a good muffin, and these are great with the apple pie filling. Then you add the pecans and all the delicious spices, and you have a delightful treat! These muffins are super versatile and keep well in an airtight container. They make about 18 muffins!
These muffins could be made with any pie filling. You could also add raisins to the muffins and top these with a little brown sugar too. If you are not a fan of the spices, simply switch them up. You can use pecans, walnuts or no nuts at all. Top these with a basic powdered sugar glaze if you like. You can freeze these muffins.
I keep these in the refrigerator or a cool place. They would be great warmed up with ice cream too. You can freeze these.
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These are delicious and make a wonderful breakfast on the go. The apple pie filling makes this treat super simple to make.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add the vanilla extract, buttermilk, melted butter and eggs. Mix well with a spoon.
Spray a 12 cup muffin tin, add about 1/4 cup batter to each cup. Drop about 1 tablespoon of the apple pie filling into the batter. Sprinkle nuts on top. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven 25 to 30 minutes until brown on top.
This recipe makes around 18 muffins.
You can make these with about any kind of pie filling. They keep well and easily reheat in the microwave. I refrigerate any leftover. We love the filling “oozing” out of the muffins. You could add raisins along with the nuts and you could sprinkle a little brown sugar and cinnamon on top before baking.
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When a Georgia woman started her day by trying to make eggs before her midterm, she didn’t expect to end up in the emergency room. But she says that’s exactly what happened when her Cuisinart stainless steel pan suddenly exploded.
In a recent TikTok video that’s been viewed over 78,500 times, Annie (@anniesright) describes how it all happened.
“This morning I woke up and I was like, ‘I’m gonna get a jump start on some last-minute studying,’” she says. “I went to make myself an egg breakfast, eggs being brain food.”
She explains that she used her Cuisinart “stainless steel name-brand wedding gift pan” and heated it on an electric stove using the water-droplet test to check when it was hot enough. But the moment she tilted the pan, everything went wrong.
“I turn it to maybe like a 30 or 45-degree angle, and molten hot metal exploded on me,” she recalls. “It exploded out of my pan, all over my stove and all over the floor.”
Annie shows the aftermath in her video: metal chunks fused to her stovetop and splattered across her floor. “Got back from urgent care because molten metal dried on my finger and I had to pull it off,” she says. “Just so lucky that it didn’t get in my face or eyes.”
Annie tagged the official TikTok account for Cuisinart in the comments.
After the video spread, another TikTok creator, professional welder Anne (@highergroundwelding), shared a detailed explanation of what might’ve happened.
She said it was likely not stainless steel that melted, but the aluminum layer inside the pan. “That’s aluminum,” Anne explained. “It’s not stainless steel because when stainless steel reaches temperatures that are hot enough to melt it, it turns black and crystalline.”
Many stainless steel pans, Anne explained, have an aluminum core between two stainless layers for more even heating. Cuisinart’s stainless steel pans also have this layer of aluminum, according to their Amazon listing.
“Aluminum makes it lighter and heats more evenly—but it also melts much faster,” the welder explains.
She guessed that Annie’s stove overheated the pan past its limit. “Your pan glowed red, that’s a great way to destroy your cookware,” she said. Tipping it at an angle likely concentrated heat on a single point, which caused the aluminum to liquefy and burst through the outer layer.
“Basically, the inside of your pan became popcorn,” she said. “Pressure built up until it burst. Throw the pan away and don’t do that again, especially not with high heat.”
Other experts also advise against leaving stainless steel cookware unattended or overheating it, especially on high-powered burners. Once the aluminum inside gets too hot, it can become unstable.
And just like Anne pointed out, the bright red glow in Annie’s video was a dead giveaway that the pan had been pushed far beyond safe cooking temperatures.
People in the comments also debated the cause. Some echoed Anne’s theory, while others pointed fingers at the stove, or the brand.
“I’d bet that’s a clad pan with an aluminum core,” one user wrote. “You melted the aluminum core. The instructions probably say not to heat it that high.”
Another added, “You heated it until it was glowing. Like, glowing red. I’ve never seen that in my life.”
Others suspected a hardware failure: “Your stove coil is damaged. Your pan made a short circuit in the coil and you basically made a welder. No normal stove can melt metal like that.”
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And some thought Annie should consider legal action. “Truly does feel like lawsuit material,” one viewer said.
Another added, “Send it for independent testing and see what metal it actually is. Also, sue them.”
The Mary Sue has reached out to Cuisinart via email and Annie via Instagram messages for comment.
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This Amish Brown Sugar Dumpling recipe is one your family will love. It’s a wonderful dessert!
This recipe for Amish Brown Sugar Dumplings is adapted from a recipe in a very old Amish cookbook I’ve had for years. I have added a few ingredients and used a little less sugar. It’s delicious and a wonderful dessert. We love it topped with ice cream, but whipped cream would be great too.
The Amish recipe I have does not call for the cinnamon, raisins, nuts or vanilla extract. Their recipes very often do not show exact measurements either. You can experiment with this and leave out what you don’t like, etc. The recipe above is the way I make it for my family. If you are not a fan of raisins, leave those out, too, or use craisins instead. Switch up the pecans for walnuts.
These dumplings are great reheated in the microwave or even served cold. If you like brown sugar you will love this delicious dessert.
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This is an Amish recipe that my family loves. Perfect dessert for any occasion.
In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and cinnamon. Stir in the nuts and raisins. Cut in the softened butter. Add milk and stir. The dough should come together in kind of a large ball. It should all be wet but not real sticky.
Next, combine the syrup ingredients except for the vanilla extract in a pot on top of the stove and bring to a boil. Remove the syrup, stir in the vanilla extract and pour into a 9 x 13 baking dish.
Drop spoonfuls of the batter on top of the hot syrup. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven 30 to 35 minutes until the batter is done on top
The Amish recipe I have does not call for the cinnamon, raisins, nuts or vanilla extract. Their recipes very often do not show exact measurements either. You can experiment with this and leave out what you don’t like, etc. The recipe above is the way I make it for my family.
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If you love simple recipes that really hit the spot, this broccoli cheese soup is easy and delicious!
We love easy recipes and this soup is simple. Comes together really quickly and has a great flavor. This soup is really versatile and one your family will love. It’s made with chicken broth and is really creamy. We use Velveeta, but you can switch it up; we’ve found that it melts really well.
You can switch out the cheese in this recipe to suit your taste. You can also leave out the onion and use onion powder instead if you prefer. You could also add cauliflower to this soup it you like. Want to add some protein? Add some rotisserie chicken!
For a hearty way to enjoy this soup, serve it in a bread bowl. Alternatively, you could top it with croutons for a little extra something, or even add chopped bacon too. Of course we love it with our fried cornbread.
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This Broccoli Cheese Soup is super versatile and loaded with flavor and the best part is it comes together really quickly!
In a microwave safe bowl or saucepan, combine the chicken broth, onion, carrot and broccoli. Cook in the microwave for 8 minutes stirring after about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In a separate saucepan on low heat melt the butter stir in the flour. Just like you were making gravy. Slowly add the milk stirring constantly and the cream of chicken soup.
Have your cheese cut in chunks and add to the milk mixture. Then add the broccoli mixture to this and continue cooking on low heat for 5 to 10 minutes.
Makes 8 to 10 cups.
I don’t ever bring this to a boil, but just cook on low heat.
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These easy cake mix pumpkin donuts are the perfect Fall treat! They come together quickly, and the caramel icing takes them to the next level.
If there is anything we love as a family, it is a donut, and these are the perfect Fall treat. Made with a cake mix, this recipe is even easier. Then, add our delicious caramel icing, and you are in heaven! We are big pumpkin fans and the spices in these are perfect. Add these to your recipe list and make them this Fall season. These donuts come together pretty quickly; you can make these in about 30 minutes.
You can switch out the seasonings in this if you prefer to add more pumpkin spice. You can also top this with a cream cheese frosting, just a powdered sugar glaze, or leave it off altogether. We love the caramel frosting. For a bit of sweetness, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top.
Remember, these are cake mix donuts, so they have a cake-like consistency, and the icing keeps them very moist. We store them in an airtight container and they are actually good, cold if you prefer to keep them in the refrigerator.
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These cake mix donuts are topped with a delicious caramel frosting. These are so easy to make and a perfect way to start the day.
Pour the pumpkin mix into a large mixing bowl and add the spices. Stir with a spoon to mix well. Add yellow cake mix and stir until all ingredients are wet. Spray a donut pan with cooking spray. My pan makes 12 medium sized donuts.
Spoon the mixture into the donut pan or could use a piping bag. I just used a spoon. I filled each cup almost full. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for about 12 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool in donut pan for 10 minutes before removing. This made 18 donuts for me. Add frosting.
Combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan on top of the stove until melted and starts to boil. Remove and add vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Stir well. Drizzle or pour over cooled donuts.
If frosting gets too thick just add more milk. If too thin add more powdered sugar.
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If you are looking for a hearty soup, this hamburger potato soup is the one to make!
We love this Hamburger Potato Soup, it’s hearty, versatile, and delicious! Add our wonderful fried cornbread for a real treat. You can make this dish on top of the stove or in the crock pot. It would be perfect for tailgating or any cold-weather activity. This soup will keep for a few days and reheats really well.
You can swap out the hamburger for ground beef or Italian sausage. You could also add in green beans, okra or celery. Leave out the spinach if you like and you can easily switch up the spices.
If you want a creamy cheese that actually melts, it’s best to shred your own from a block of cheese. It’s significantly better and works great in this recipe!
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This Hamburger Potato Soup is wonderful comfort food! Great to enjoy with family and friends.
Brown the hamburger, onions and minced garlic in a skillet on top of the stove. Remove, drain and put in soup pot or crock pot. Add remaining ingredients to soup pot or crock pot and if cooking on top of the stove, cook until potatoes and carrots are soft.
Cook in crock pot for 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
Once cooked, garnish with cheddar cheese.
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Everyone knows it’s the side dishes that make Thanksgiving dinner fabulous! From Southern cornbread dressing to giblet gravy, these classic Southern Thanksgiving side dishes will have your guests raving!
It’s not a Southern Thanksgiving unless dressing is on the table! Many ask what the difference is between stuffing and dressing and it’s really simple. Stuffing is “stuffed” into the cavity of the turkey, where the dressing is cooked outside of the bird. In the South, you’ll hear most people use the term “dressing.”
SOUTHERN CORNBREAD DRESSING-Our popular cornbread dressing is made with both cornbread and biscuits. Watch our Step by Step cooking video. Don’t forget that giblet gravy.
SAUSAGE BISCUIT DRESSING-This southern dressing is made with biscuits and sausage. It’s moist and delicious! You can make our famous Cathead Biscuits a couple of days in advance to make this recipe.
SAUSAGE RICE DRESSING-Rice is prevalent in the South, and this rice dressing is always a good holiday idea.
Potatoes make a very popular side dish! Plus, you gotta have something to pour the gravy over.
CREAMY MASHED POTATOES-Is it even Thanksgiving if mashed potatoes aren’t on the table? If you happen to have any leftovers, I highly recommend making these mashed potato biscuits or fried potato cakes.
SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE-For many, Thanksgiving is the only time they eat sweet potatoes. This casserole has fantastic reviews.
SWEET POTATO PONE-it’s made with sweet potatoes and molasses and is a traditional holiday food. It can be served as a dessert or a side dish. We serve it as a side dish.
Can’t forget the vegetables. Thanksgiving dinner wouldn’t be complete without a few vegetbale dishes.
SOUTHERN BROCCOLI CASSEROLE-It’s definitely a staple! Probably one of the most popular side dishes for Thanksgiving.
BEST GREEN BEANS– This recipe for green beans is super simple to make and always a hit. You can make these a day in advance too!
EASY CORN CASSEROLE-This is a very popular Southern recipe. Plus, it’s a simple dish that always received wonderful reviews.
GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES-you can never go wrong with this recipe.
CORN PUDDING-This is an old-timey Southern dish that is popular for Thanksgiving. If you’ve never had corn pudding, it’s a must try.
GARLIC CHEESE GRITS-Mom made these for every holiday when we were growing up. It’s definitelya classic southern side dish.
SOUTHERN PEA SALAD-this classic dish is always a favorite!
STRAWBERRY PRALINE SALAD-A good fluff salad is a must for the holidays! This strawberry praline salad is SO GOOD!
EASY CRANBERRY SALAD-just three ingredients and one of our most popular holiday recipes. If you love this one you may also love this Cranberry Celebration Salad!
PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE-this is a very popular southern side dish. If you’ve never had it, you gotta try it.
PISTACHIO SALAD AKA WATERGATE SALAD-it’s definitely an old fashioned favorite!
Every family has those dishes that always shows up during the holidays. Here are a few of our family favorites.
BARLEY CASSEROLE-Grandmother made it every year for Thanksgiving. Now Anne makes it and it’s a must for your holiday.
BUTTERMILK MACARONI AND CHEESE-when there is a holiday or a special occasion, macaroni and cheese will be served. Period!
SOUTHERN SPOON BREAD-This is also a dish that grandmother always served. It’s definitely a family favorite.
For many years we had a non-traditional Thanksgiving. We served different dishes and everyone loved it. You don’t have to go the traditional route.
This pumpkin bread is easy to make and makes a wonderful gift during the holiday season.
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If you love hearty dishes that are super simple to make, this Cowboy Casserole is the one for you!
You will find many different versions of this casserole online, and this is our favorite way to make it. We skipped the creamed soups and added tomatoes and green chilis, and it was a big hit! This is a super versatile dish and is great for cold weather or a day of tailgating. We suggest making our fried cornbread to go with it, as that is the perfect combination.
You could easily switch the ground beef for ground turkey, ground chicken or Italian sausage. Not a fan of kidney beans, simply use another kind or leave them out. Like spicy food, add more hot sauce. This is such a versatile recipe!
We put the potatoes on the bottom so they will be closest to the heat and cook faster. Also this dish has liquid because we love to dip cornbread in it. If you would like less liquid, drain the tomatoes and possibly skip the broth, but you may need to add a little so it doesnt stick.
This Crock Pot Cowboy Casserole is hearty and delicious! One your family will love and you will make over and over again.
Brown ground beef, onions and peppers in a skillet on top of the stove, drain.
Place the potatoes in the bottom of a 3 1/2 quart crock pot and sprinkle corn on top. Add the browned hamburger with onions and peppers on top of the corn along with the kidney beans.
In a bowl combine both cans of diced tomatoes along with the 1/2 cup water or broth. Stir in the black pepper, salt, garlic, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne or hot sauce. Mix well and pour over the contents of the crock pot.
Cook on high for 4 hours or low for six hours or until potatoes are done. Once the casserole is finished cooking, sprinkle on shredded cheese, put the top on the crock pot and let it melt.
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What Should You Look for in a Grill?
Take a trip to your local big-box home improvement store and you’ll see dozens of grill models not mentioned here. Are they any good? Most of them are probably fine, but we suggest sticking with brands you recognize.
The nice thing about shopping in person is you can get a better sense of the grill’s sturdiness. Give it a good shake, and make sure it seems well put together. If it’s a brand you haven’t heard of before, check the aisles nearby and see whether there are replacement parts available. This is especially important with gas, but it can be an issue with any type of grill. The burners on gas grills don’t last more than a few years, but they’re easy to replace—if you can get the parts.
Other things to look for include a good temperature range (the dials turn smoothly and are big enough that you won’t be fiddling with them to find the midpoint between low and high). While it may be tempting to go for the biggest grill you can afford, that isn’t always the smart choice. There’s no need to heat 660 square inches of the grill to cook two burgers. All that does is waste fuel. Finally, avoid anything that says infrared. Our experience is that infrared doesn’t sear anything better than regular flames. All it does is add a useless feature that ups the price.
It’s also worth considering the warranty. Grills often live a hard life, being stored outdoors in the rain, sleet, snow, and baking heat. I’ve seen covers reduced to shreds in a year (they’re still worth the investment—better the cover than your grill). A warranty won’t cover normal wear and tear, but more reputable companies like Weber offer warranties for anywhere from five to 15 years (depending on the grill). Look for something similar when shopping the big box store grills.
What Grilling Accessories Do I Need?
Here are a few things that will make your grilling life easier.
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Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 for $899: This spacious Masterbuilt offers a nice combination, noted WIRED reviewer Chris Smith: charcoal flavor with the temperature precision of gas or electricity. The large, top-loading charcoal hopper uses gravity (hence the name) to feed heat into an internal housing, and an integrated fan enables precise digital temperature control—on the device or via the app. You’ll reach 700 degrees Fahrenheit within 15 minutes. Temperatures are remarkably consistent once stabilized, and if you want to add smoke flavor, just throw wood chunks into the ash bin and let falling charcoal embers do the rest. But the versatility comes with caveats. You may miss the ability to sear directly over a flame, and you’ll need to change out the internal housing before switching to the flat-top grill.
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Yoder YS640S Pellet Smoker for $2,600: Most grills do one thing well and several other things poorly or not at all. Yoder’s YS640S is a more versatile tool, thanks to a design that allows easy access to the autofeed firebox. Like Traegers that are half the price, this Kansas-made grill uses an electric fan and an auger to feed wood pellets in for a slow smoke session. It’s all driven by a control board that sends temp alerts and allows you to adjust the temperature via Wi-Fi.As a smoker, it easily handled ribs and a chuck roast, holding the temperature better than most, thanks to its bomb-proof 10-gauge steel construction, which means this grill weighs as much as a refrigerator. Where the Yoder really stands out, though, is as a grill and possible pizza oven. By removing a steel plate positioned over the fire pit, you can sear burgers directly over the flame or remove the grills and plop on a hefty pizza oven attachment ($489), which uses the pellet feed system to maintain a constant 900-plus degrees Fahrenheit.
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Nomad Portable Grill for $695: The suitcase-style Nomad Portable Grill sells for a price that makes it a luxury. But if you have money to spare, this is the best portable grill you can buy. It’s well built, sturdy, and easy to carry. It is heavier than our top pick Jumbo Joe at 28 pounds, but the shape and large handle actually make it easier to carry. Like the Jumbo Joe, the Nomad uses a dual venting system to achieve good airflow even when the lid is closed. The vents, combined with the raised fins on the bottom of the grill (which elevate your charcoal, allowing air to flow under it), allow for very precise control of both high and low temperatures.
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Kamado Joe Konnected Joe for $2,000: There’s a lot to like about this kamado-style grill. Indeed, we previously recommended it for its electric ignition and Wi-Fi connectivity that allows you to measure the temperature of the interior and the meat via two probes. But over long-term use, WIRED reviewer Martin Cizmar has had constant problems with the electric grill tripping the 2-year-old GFCI outlets on his patio. Once it even tripped the breaker. A Reddit thread reveals this is a common problem. Like the Redditors, Cizmar found temporary relief by running an extension cord into an outlet in his kitchen, but even that has failed him a few times during testing. Unfortunately, this grill is a hard pass until the issue is resolved.
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Dinner made easy with this delicious Italian Casserole, loaded with cheese and super versatile.
his cheesy Italian hamburger casserole makes a wonderful meal for family on a busy weeknight or make it anytime along with a salad for a dish you can throw together and put in the oven and forget it until done. You could cut this recipe in half or double for a large group. If you like Italian food, you will love this dish.
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You can switch out the pasta for any you like! If you are not a fan of green peppers or onions, you can simply leave them out. You could use low-fat cream cheese and low-fat sour cream in this recipe. We love it with the mozzarella, but you could easily use an Italian blend too.
This Cheesy Italian Casserole will quickly become a family favorite. The combination of spices and pasta makes this a great dish.
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside. Brown ground beef, onions and green pepper in skillet on top of the stove and drain if needed. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sliced mushrooms, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and basil to skillet and heat for about 10 minutes.
Spread pasta in the bottom of a large casserole dish. Cover with hamburger mixture. Combine softened cream cheese and sour cream by mixing together with a spoon and then spread over top of hamburger in casserole. Sprinkle on cheese. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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We love fudge and this easy version is quick and delicious! Super versatile too.
This is the quickest and easiest fudge recipe you will ever make! It only takes a few minutes and it is so good. I cut this into small pieces and keep it in my fridge for when I am craving something sweet, and since I am a chocoholic, it makes the perfect treat.
This a super versatile and straightforward base recipe. You can easily switch out the chips, could use peanut butter or butterscotch or a combination. We have made this with butterscotch and it was delicious. You could also add in some raisins, take out the nuts, add in coconut. This is a recipe you can really play with.
This is a softer style fudge, not super hard and I feel like it is even better the next day, so you can easily make this in advance.
This easy fudge recipe is only 4 ingredients! So simple to make and always a hit.
Dump the milk and chocolate chips into a microwave safe glass bowl. Microwave 1 minute and 30 seconds. Remove and stir until smooth. Add vanilla extract and nuts. Mix well and pour into a sprayed 9 x 9 dish. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Cut into squares. Makes about 24 pieces depending on size you cut your squares
I have tried this with fat free condensed milk and it does not get as hard as the whole condensed milk but could not tell much difference in the taste.
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