Turkey - 15 lbs, massaged with butter, salt, pepper, cavity filled with apple, orange, onions, celery, and aromatics.
Dressing - soft bread cubes mixed with seasoning, chicken broth, an egg, browned sausage, celery, onions, and butter. Hubby talked me into adding chopped apple this year.
Gravy - pan drippings, turkey broth, fortified with a packet or two of McCormick’s powdered mix.
Cranberry sauce - cranberries cooked down with apricot brandy, sugar, water, and spices.
Mashed turnips - mashed with a couple potatoes and carrots, and butter.
Green bean casserole with extra mushrooms
Curried fruit - apricots, pears, peaches, pineapple, and cherries, mixed with butter, brown sugar and curry powder.
Mac and cheese - made with cheddar, sauted onions, mustard powder, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Texas pecan pie - Tasting History’s recipe. Essentially spiced custard with pecans stirred through, topped with pecan halves, and meringue.
Minced fruit pie - could not find Nonesuch mincemeat for a reasonable price (Amazon $34/jar) so we’re trying this version. Dried cherries, figs, apple, raisins cooked with spices, a bit of molasses, and brandy.
Pumpkin pie - Mrs Smith’s frozen, because it’s everybody’s favorite.
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