41 Nearly Forgotten Thanksgiving Recipes

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41 Nearly Forgotten Thanksgiving Recipes2/41 Oyster Stuffing 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother made this stuffing every Thanksgiving for my father who loves it! And now I make it. —Amy Voights, Brodhead, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 228 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 3/41 Glazed Cornish Hens with Pecan-Rice Stuffing Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cornish hens bake up with a lovely golden brown shine when they are basted with my sweet and tangy glaze. The traditional rice stuffing has some added interest with crunchy pecans and sweet golden raisins. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 hen with 1 tablespoon sauce: 1075 calories, 68g fat (20g saturated fat), 371mg cholesterol, 905mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 65g protein. 4/41 Ambrosia Salad 44 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ambrosia Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the

Plus, this ambrosia salad requires just five ingredients

Recipe Creator: Because it’s so simple to make, this tropical fruit medley is great as a last-minute menu addition. Plus, this ambrosia salad requires just five ingredients. —Judi Bringegar, Liberty, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 247 calories, 14g fat (10g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 5/41 Sugar Cream Pie 46 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sugar Cream Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I absolutely love Indiana sugar cream pie, especially the one that my grandma

made for me

made for me. Here, we serve it warm or chilled and call it “Hoosier” sugar cream pie. —Laura Kipper, Westfield, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 418 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 6/41 Creamed Peas 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamed Peas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I can still taste these wonderful peas in Mama’s delicious white sauce. Our food was pretty plain during the week, so I thought this white sauce

made the peas ‘extra fancy’ and fitting for a Sunday meal

made the peas ‘extra fancy’ and fitting for a Sunday meal. Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 110 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 271mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. 7/41 Grandma’s Rosemary Dinner Rolls 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandma (I called her Baba) made these in her coal oven. How she regulated the temperature is beyond me! She always made extra rolls for the neighbors to bake in their own ovens. My mom and aunts would

deliver the formed rolls at lunchtime

deliver the formed rolls at lunchtime. —Charlotte Hendershot, Hudson, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 194 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 8/41 Party Cheese Balls 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Party Cheese Balls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 cheese balls (1-3/4 cups each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These tangy cheese balls are guaranteed to spread cheer at your next gathering. The ingredients create a colorful presentation and a savory combination of flavors. —Shirley Hoerman, Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Tasty, cool and crunchy, they come together in a snap

Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 99 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 9/41 Shrimp and Cucumber Canapes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cute stacks really stand out in a holiday appetizer buffet. Tasty, cool and crunchy, they come together in a snap. —Ashley Nochlin, Port St. Lucie, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 canape: 50 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 218mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 10/41 Creamy Turkey

Serve with crispy whole-grain crackers

Noodle Soup 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was honored when my fireman son-in-law asked to add this recipe to their firehouse cookbook. You can prepare parts of this turkey soup ahead of time and then assemble when ready. Serve with crispy whole-grain crackers. —Carol Perkins, Washington, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 285 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. 11/41 Cornbread Dressing 1 Review Test

There’s nothing quite like cornbread dressing at Thanksgiving

Kitchen Approved Cornbread Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 13 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s nothing quite like cornbread dressing at Thanksgiving. —Drew Weeks, Edisto Island, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 197 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 592mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch. 12/41 Sausage Chive Pinwheels 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These spirals are simple to make but look special on

This is a simple dish, but it sure makes carrots seem special

a buffet. Our guests eagerly help themselves, and sometimes the eye-catching pinwheels never even make it to their plates! —Gail Sykora, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 pinwheel: 132 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 13/41 Sweet Candied Carrots 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These tender, vibrant candied carrots have a buttery glaze and a mild sweetness. This is a simple dish, but it sure makes carrots seem special. —P. Lauren

My sisters and I always loved the recipe for rice pudding our grandma made

Fay-Neri, Syracuse, New York Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 125 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. 14/41 Grandma’s Rice Pudding 94 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grandma’s Rice Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sisters and I always loved the recipe for rice pudding our grandma made. After she passed away, I took it upon myself to try and find the secret to her rice pudding. It took quite a bit of experimentation, but

I finally got it right!

I finally got it right! And I’m glad to share this easy recipe here. —Margaret DeChant, Newberry, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 197 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 15/41 Orange Buttermilk Gelatin Salad Mold 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A dear friend shared this recipe with me years ago. Now it’s my favorite dish to take to a church meeting, shower or any potluck event—it’s always a hit. Whenever I serve this salad,

people ask for the recipe

people ask for the recipe. They find it hard to believe it’s really made with buttermilk! —Juanita Hutto, Mechanicsville, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 168 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 16/41 Cheese-Stuffed Sweet Onions 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 4 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These onions are cooked in vegetable broth and stuffed with a delicious blend of cheeses. Experiment to find the blend you like. Instead of goat cheese,

try cream cheese or mascarpone

try cream cheese or mascarpone. You could substitute Gorgonzola cheese for the blue cheese, and in place of Romano, you could use Parmesan. Any blend is delicious! —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California Nutrition Facts: 1/2 stuffed onion: 137 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 471mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 17/41 Raisin Date Bread Pudding 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: All my leftover bread ends (raisin bread is a favorite in this house)

and buns go in the freezer

and buns go in the freezer. Then, when I’ve stashed away enough, I whip up a batch of this pudding. It’s an all-occasion dish—I’ve made it for holidays, potlucks, picnics…for any occasion or no occasion! —Dawn Green, Hopkins, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 290 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 173mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 18/41 Oyster Fricassee Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I oversee the gardens at Colonial Williamsburg. We’ve learned that the colonists had a ready source of oysters

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