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Green Bean Casserole
February 21st, 2009 | 
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I wanted to find a green bean casserole recipe that was as homemade as possible, but still tasted like the traditional canned soup recipe. This is it! I still use the fried onions (these are key to a good green bean casserole), but I buy them at Trader Joe’s where they’re not as laden with preservatives.
To avoid too much stress, I make the mushroom soup base ahead of time. It keeps in the fridge just fine until Thanksgiving rolls around. This recipe makes enough green bean casserole for 10, plus lots of leftovers. Make a half recipe if you’re not cooking for a crowd.
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Turkey Gravy
Every year, Becky and I halfway forget how we make the gravy. We know it turns out great and it’s easy, but how does it go again? This year, I’m writing it down. This is all made to taste and to the eye, so ingredient proportions are very rough approximations, just to give you an idea.
Brined & Roasted Turkey
My sister Becky and I have been making Thanksgiving dinner for many years now and have got it almost down to a science. Brining the turkey over the 2 days before Thanksgiving seems to work every time!
By the way, I like to save the turkey bones and skin, post carving, to make more stock in the crockpot, like this).
Corn Pudding
This corn pudding (tomalito) is based on the recipe used for the tomalito at Chevy’s Restaurant. It’s kind of like cornbread but with a softer, more moist consistency. Great at Thanksgiving!
