Corn Casserole...
Wow, Thanksgiving is upon us. I can't believe it's here already. I got out the recipe cards and have already whipped up a pumpkin roll (the first one I've tried on my own). It turned out pretty good for a first attempt.
I don't know if you're like me, but I like to change it up. Now my family, well that's another story. They are totally traditionalists and don't want one item changed. Knowing that. I have looked and found some very yummy and acceptable ways to prepare their favorite Traditional Thanksgiving dishes. I'll be posting a few of those recipes here.
I am just posting a few recipes for side dishes and a dessert. A couple of my favorites are new and I'll just direct you to the website where they were found.
The first one is for "Cornbread Dressing Easy and Moist" http://www.southernplate.com/2010/11/cornbread-dressing-easy-moist.html The recipe is from Southern plate and looks delish. I'm trying it for the first time this year. Husband, being a good Southern boy, totally hates white bread dressing (our favorite) I have tried forever to make his "mama's cornbread dressing". it's never quite right. After looking this one over, I am sure it will be much more like his mama's then my previous attempts. I don't think I will ever be able to make mine as good as his mama's, but that's the way it should be. If you are looking for loads of Thanksgiving recipes look here. It's another link to the Southern plate site and contains about 60 Holiday recipes. I highly recommend this site.
My first recipe is for " Corn Casserole" it's a hit with our family and everyone loves it. It takes you back to grandma's table. You may have heard it referred to as "Corn Pudding" I think the names are interchangeable. This recipe I got from a dear Christian lady. Miss Fannie Shelton. this was one of her "always asked for" recipes. Enjoy....
Corn Casserole:
preheat oven to 400 degrees.
3- eggs
3- Tablespoons of flour
3- Tablespoons White sugar
1/2- teaspoon Salt
1- 15oz can cream style corn
1- can evaporated milk
1/2- stick of butter or margarine
Beat together eggs, milk, sugar, flour, and salt until light and foamy. (you'll need to use a hand mixer or put this in your stand mixer.
Blend in corn. pour into a greased/sprayed casserole dish.
slice butter into small squares and place on top of the corn mixture. bake at 400 degrees for about 45 minutes or until custard consistency. serve while hot.
*I use an old glass Pyrex baking dish that holds about 4 cups or so.
The next favorite is "Green Bean Casserole" you just can't beat the original recipe found at Frenchs.com or Campbellskitchen.com we leave out the soy sauce and pepper.. We love it. I've tried to replace the dish with brussel sprouts. (my own families traditional veggie) but that's a giant NO. so green bean casserole it is.
The next recipe is for a fabulous and yummy Cranberry Sauce. My bunch don't like cranberry sauce. I served this for the first time a couple of years ago and they all loved it. A friend from our Troop Support group shared it with me. I make it throughout the year when something a bit fruity is needed. It's fabulous with pork loin, pork chops etc. I always double this recipe for 20 or more of us. some of the kids take it home.. LOL
Yummy Cranberry Sauce...
1- can of cranberry sauce * I use whole berry
1- small box of red jello * I use cranberry but any red jello is fine
1/2- of a 15oz can of crushed pineapple or a full 7oz can
chopped nuts of your choice. * I use walnuts
pour the can of cranberry sauce into a bowl. add the crushed pineapple and the nuts.
then sprinkle the powdered jello over all and mix well.
refrigerate.
this makes about 3 cups of sauce
The last recipe I think is the hands down best Pecan pie recipe I've ever tasted anywhere ever. Our friend Greg aka: Critter, from Ky. makes some of the best pies I've ever tasted. He can make the best meringue I've ever seen. I can't do meringue.. it's crazy. but he makes the best pies. You'll love this one. Now it may be kind of like making granny's pie.. It may not taste exactly the same cause granny threw in a big hunk o love.. I'm really hoping this turns out half as good as Critter's .. if it does, I'll be satisfied.
Critter's Pecan Pie..
pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
1- cup white Karo syrup
1- cup brown sugar
1- stick of butter melted. please use the real stuff
3- eggs beaten
1- teaspoon vanilla
1- teaspoon salt
1 and 1/2 cups of Pecans (whole or chopped doesn't matter)
prepare your crust and get it in your pie pan.
put your pecans in the bottom of pan on top of the crust.
get your bowl and hand mixer out. beat the eggs, then add the Karo syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, the vanilla, and the salt. And mix.
*I haven't made this for a while so I can't recall how thick it is. use the mixer if it's thin enough.. if not mix it well by hand.
Then pour it over the pecans in the bottom of the crust.
bake at 350 degrees for 70 minutes. keep an eye on the crust and cover it with strips of foil if it starts to get to brown.
I am hoping your Thanksgiving is full of good food, good friends, and family. When we think about it our lives are all about relationships. I love to share food that reminds me of those special people and special relationships.
Remember to be Thankful I know I am.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
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