Roast Turkey with Chestnut Watercress Stuffing...

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed For fun new recipes and articles to help you become a Gourmet too. Thanks for visiting!What You Need: 6 bacon slices, chopped 1/2 lb. fresh chestnuts, peeled and chopped 1 C white bread crumbs 1 egg, beaten 1/2 bunch of watercress, chopped fine 1 1/2 tsp. salt, divided 1 1/4 tsp. pepper, divided 1 (10 lb.) whole turkey, thawed 3 tbsp. butter, room...

Thanksgiving Sides with Flavor...

We all look forward to eating dinner with friends and family on Thanksgiving Day. The center of the table is saved for the turkey, but it is not the piece de resistance. The supporting players on the table are what we all want to savor. Here are some ideas for making your turkey day sides irresistible. What about the spices? Spices get our blood boiling, sometimes literally. It is said by nutritionists that eating spicy foods...

Cherry and Rice Stuffed Pumpkin...

If your looking for a new centerpiece for your Thanksgiving dinner table but don’t have a lot of room or looking for a new side dish that looks pretty try this delicious cherry and rice stuffed pumpkin. What You Need: 1 (4 lb.)  pumpkin 3 qt. water 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 C long grain rice 2 tart apples, cored, peeled and diced 1/2 C dried cherries 1 stick unsalted butter, melted 1 TBSP sugar 3/4 tsp. Cinnamon 1/4 C...

Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas...

A meal is never quite finished until dessert is eaten. On Thanksgiving that is especially true seeing as there are so many delightful dishes to choose from. Here are some ideas for Thanksgiving desserts your family will love. The first dessert everyone looks forward to is pumpkin pie. Pumpkins are a favored item during the autumn season. If you have time, fresh pumpkin can be used for the pie. Don’t sweat it if you have...

American Pumpkin Pie...

What You Need: 1 9 in pie crust 1/2 C brown sugar 1 TBSP all purpose flour 1 1/2 C pumpkin puree 1 1/2 C heavy cream 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 C light corn syrup 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tsp. vanilla How to Make It: Place the pie crust in a 9 in pie plate; prick the bottom of the curst a few times with a fork and set aside. This is a preview of American Pumpkin Pie. Read the full...