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Turkey (or Chicken) Pot Pie with a Stuffing Crust

25 Friday Nov 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Comfort Food, Holiday Fare, Leftovers, Main Course, Make Ahead

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leftover dressing, leftover mashed potatoes, leftover turkey, leftover vegetables

Turkey Pot Pie with Stuffing CrustThis concoction of leftover Thanksgiving dinner has been in my life since, well forever.  We usually had duck and/or goose for Thanksgiving, sometimes a pork roast, but rarely a turkey.  But, we always had stuffing (or dressing) and lots of it!  Continue reading →

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Cream of Mushroom-Pumpkin Soup with Sherry

25 Friday Nov 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Comfort Food, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Soup, Vegetarian

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broth, cremini mushrooms, dry mushrooms, heavy cream, nutmeg, Onions, Pumpkin, sherry, Thyme

Cream of Mushroom-Pumpkin Soup with SherryHere’s a lovely first course.  It’s rich, creamy and elegant.  It’s a perfect cold-and-snowy-in-front-of-the-fireplace dinner, but it’s pretty good any time, for that matter.  This soup makes any meal extra special, even a Wednesday night supper.  Continue reading →

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Mango, Pineapple and Orange Cranberry Sauce

22 Tuesday Nov 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Condiments, Fruit, Gluten Free, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Vegetarian

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Cranberries, honey, Mango, mango juice, orange marmalade, orange zest, pineapple, pineapple juice, Spices

Mango, Pineapple and Orange Cranberry SauceI was going to call this Tropical Cranberry Sauce, but that’s way too vague.  And I want you to try this.  It uses some of the most wonderful flavors of the Tropics, but still retains a familiarity to the more traditional version.  Continue reading →

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Bread Stuffing with Leeks, Celery and Herbs with a Browned Butter Drizzle

21 Monday Nov 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Comfort Food, Herbs, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

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bread cubes, broth, butter, Carrots, Garlic, herbs, Leeks, Parsnips, pecans

Bread Stuffing with Leeks, Celery and Herbs with a Browned Butter DrizzleThis is more or less the dressing of my childhood.  I love, love, love stuffing or dressing.  You can keep the turkey, but keep the dressing coming.  This is herby and oniony and just plain wonderful…it wreaks of the holidays.  Continue reading →

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Savory Cornbread Stuffing with Fennel, Leeks and Mushrooms

21 Monday Nov 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Side Dishes

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broth, cornbread, dried mushrooms, fennel bulb, Garlic, herbs, Leeks, pecans, Sun-dried, water chestnuts

Savory Cornbread Stuffing with Fennel, Leeks and MushroomsThis stuffing is savory, loaded with vegetables and herbs.  You can add some sausage to this, if you wish, but it’s darn good without.  You won’t miss the meat at all.  Continue reading →

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