• 4 russet potatoes, unpeeled cut into 1 inch chunks
• 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco Pepper Sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Note: Since the potatoes are cut into chunks they only take about 1/2 hour in the oven yet are nicely crisp on the outside.

Garlic Roasted Potatoes

• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions chopped
• 3 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
• 1 large bellpepper, cored, seeded, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb chicken livers, rinsed
• 8 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1 tablespoon of cajun seasoning
• 3 cups long grain rice
• 6 cups turkey stock, homemade preferred
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Note: Best prepared before hand but up to a day in advance is acceptable.
Use this to stuff your turkey or as a side dish.

Louisiana Dirty Rice Stuffing

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• 2 large bunches of broccoli, about 3 lbs
• Roasted Garlic Butter - Recipe here

Broccoli with Roasted Garlic Butter

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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks with leaves, chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or hot) casing removed
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed ot red pepper
• 12 ounces, day old crusty Italian bread, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, fresh grated is ideal
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1½ cup turkey stock (chicken stock OK to use)

Note: While Italian sausage and your favorite thanksgiving turkey may not sound as if they go together, take it from us - great!

Italian Stuffing with Sausage and Parmesan Cheese

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• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large green bell pepper, cored seeded finely chopped
• 3 scallions, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups thawed frozen corn kernals
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1½ cups milk
• 5 large eggs beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Tender Corn Pudding

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• 1 bunch of asparagus (about 1 lb)
• Pinch of cayenne
• Hollandais Sauce (See Recipe here)

Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

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• 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 large tart cooking apples cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (half a stick) butter
• 1 Tablespoon flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg or mace

Note: Cutting up the butternut squash is the most difficult part of this recipe. Then all you need do is put everything in a casserole and bake it in the oven for an hour. Make it a day ahead of time and just heat it up in the oven (while the turkey's resting) before serving.

Butternut Squash with Apple and Cranberry

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• 1 stick butter
• 4 or 5 large fresh yams or sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon OR 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger root
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 to 2½ cups mini marshmallows (optional)

Maple Candied Yams

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• 1/2 lb center cut bacon, diced
• 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, half diced and other half thinly sliced
• 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 3 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 lb fresh or frozen green beans (about 4 cups), cut in half
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Green Bean Mushroom Casserole with Bacon

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Cajun Fries