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Pecan Dressing
You are welcome to stuff it. Around this time of year, if all goes well horticulturally speaking, the state nut of Texas commences to rain down upon us,…

Indian Madras Okra
I love okra. It has high levels of vitamins A and C. Although fresh okra can be a little on the expensive side, the frozen okra is easy…
Southwestern Turkey Soup
This spicy soup is loaded with turkey, beans, corn and tomatoes. We like it really hot, so we tend to use all three tablespoons of jalapenos…and then some.…
Mashed Potato Patties with Tapenade Cream
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes or 1 20-oz. pkg. refrigerated mashed potatoes 2 ounces smoked Gouda, or smoked cheddar cheese, shredded; or crumbled feta cheese (1/2…

Baked Chili Cheese Fries with Bacon and Ranch
Ingredients 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cumin pinch salt 1 pound bag fingerling potatoes (or 2…

Southwest Cornbread Stuffing
Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (about 2/3 cup)…

Bacon Stuffing
This recipe is actually for dressing, but every single person I know calls dressing stuffing. Do you know the difference? Stuffing is actually stuffed inside of a turkey.…

Slow Cooker Cranberry Pecan Stuffing
The best and easiest stuffing ever made right in the crockpot, making Thanksgiving prep just that much easier! Ingredients 1 (12-count) package KING’S HAWAIIAN Original Hawaiian Sweet Dinner…
Praline Sauce
Ingredients 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup butter Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Bring brown sugar, half-and-half, butter, and…

Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds red potatoes (about 6 medium), baked 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled 3 cups (24 ounces) sour cream…
