Oyster Cornbread Dressing - Thanksgiving Sides

Oyster Cornbread Dressing

This recipe for Oyster Cornbread Dressing has been in my family for generations.  There's a reason for that - it's damn good. The oysters do not taste fishy, they just give the stuffing umami which takes it over the top.

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Haunted Halloween Pumpkin Fortress Cake

Haunted Halloween Pumpkin Fortress Cake

This Halloween Pumpkin Fortress Cake is stuffed with cream cheese and has red food coloring.  With decorations, it's meant to be a "scary" treat for the season. Wafting with pumpkin spice, the cake has an espresso glaze to remind you of a good coffee house cake. Surprisingly, it's a pretty simple cake to make.

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Broccoli Cheese Mashed Potato Soup

Glorious use of leftover mashed potatoes and broccoli come together quickly - Broccoli Cheese Mashed Potato Soup with Pimento Cheese Toasts

Your Guide to a Stress Free Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Guide
Your Thanksgiving Guide

This Thanksgiving Guide is not only for that big holiday, it can be used for any celebration you are considering hosting. You are, after all, the best host. You can absolutely do this. Be sure and get my book, Talking Turkey, which will help you with planning and timing.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Arriving for Fall
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Arriving for Fall

These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookies are so moist and flavorful. They are easy to make. You don't have to wait for Starbucks to announce Pumpkin Spice - make these any time of year.

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