Mashed potatoes:
I make them exactly like Grammy's. They go great with the turkey dinner this way.
Pumpkin Pie:
I used to make all of my pies homemade until I learned that Marie Callendar makes a totally delicious Pumkin Pie. The crust is so nice and flaky. I buy those and bake them. I always whip up heavy cream...when the cream is whipped add some sugar to taste and two teaspoons of a good quality "real" vanilla. YUMM!!!!!!!!!!!
Turkey:
It helps if you have a big turkey roasting pan with a rack in the bottom. 's important to clean the turkey inside and out really good. I also buy fresh Butterball turkeys. Just follow the cooking instructions and you'll do just great!!
Stuffing:
I buy the packaged croutons. In a skillet I melt a cube of butter ( not margarine), add a large onion and 8 chopped celery sticks chopped (not to fine). I sautee that until a bit tender, then add chicken stock, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, and fresh sage, some salt and pepper. Depending on how many people you want to feed you will want to adjust the ingredients accordingly. I usually use two bags of croutons. You can either stuff the turkey of put the stuffing in a cassarole dish.
Gravy:
I pour the turkey drippings into a saucepan, add some chicken stock and bring to a boil. I take three or four tablespoons of flour, put into a container with a lid with some cold water and shake really well and pour through a strainer into the boiling turkey drippings. Season with salt and pepper and cook until it is the desired thickness. Add more chicken stock or flour water if too thick or thin.
I hope this helps you a little.
