Roasted Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing Homemade Gravy

Stuffing: 1/2 cup whole chestnuts or dried 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, peeled and minced 2 celery ribs, chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 teaspoon dried sage 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 cooking apple, peeled, cored and thinly sliced 1 egg, lightly beaten 5 cups stale bread, cubed…

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Holiday Apple Pie

8 cups peeled and sliced granny smith apples 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract pinch of salt 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon water Preheat oven to 375F. In a large bowl combine apple slices,…

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Pineapple Glazed Ham

4 cups pineapple juice 1 T. sliced, fresh ginger 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 9-pound, bone-in smoked ham 12 whole cloves 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 20-oz can pineapple slices in juice, drained 10 maraschino cherries, halved Stir together first 3 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a…

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Pinto Beans Recipe

4 cups water 2 cups dried pinto beans 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic 2 thick slices of bacon 1 teaspoon cumin Mix water, beans and onion in 4-quart Dutch oven. Cover and heat to boiling; boil about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 1 hour. Add just enough…

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Norweigian Christmas Cookies

2 large eggs 1 cup sugar 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 sticks salted butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar cubes, coarsely crushed Beat together 1 egg and sugar with an electric mixer until thick and pale. Sift in flour and baking powder and add butter. Beat on low speed until mixture forms…

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