Thanksgiving

Gingered Cranberry Pumpkin Upside-Down Cake

Ingredients: topping: 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 1/2 cups fresh or defrosted frozen cranberries cake: 1/4 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter, at room temperature 2 eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup (canned) pumpkin puree 1 1/2 […]

Spanish Chorizo Stuffing Balls

Ingredients: 1 12-oz package Martin’s Famous Potatobred Soft Stuffing Cubes* or 8 slices potato bread, torn into bite-sized pieces 1 small onion, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 3 oz thinly sliced chorizo cantimpalo, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/4 […]

Cuban Black Beans and Rice Casserole with Turkey and Zucchini

Ingredients: 4 slices of bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 zucchini, cubed 1/2 small red onion, sliced thinly 2 cups cubed, cooked turkey 2 cups leftover Moros y Cristianos (Cuban-style Rice and Beans) 2/3 cup extra sharp cheddar Directions: Grease a 2-quart baking pan or small casseroles to equal 2 quarts. […]

Cuban Inspired Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups cranberries 1/4 cup homemade vanilla infused rum 1/4 cup sour orange juice 1 cup light brown sugar 1 cinnamon stick Directions: Simmer in a small pot until the cranberries pop and the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Remove cinnamon stick. Serve hot, cold or at room temperature. It […]

Sweet Potato Pie Empanadas

Ingredients: for the dough: 3 cups flour 3/4 cup butter 1/4 to 1/2 cup cold water tablespoon sugar pinch salt for the filling: 2 1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (cooled, can be made ahead of time) 2 eggs 1/4 cup (homemade) vanilla bean infused rum (or 1 tablespoon vanilla) 1/2 […]

Turkey Cauliflower Hash with Shichimi Togarashi

Ingredients: 1/2 lb cubed cooked turkey breast 4 medium russet potatoes, cubed 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets 1 onion, sliced into half-moons 1-3 tablespoons shichimi togarashi (Japanese 7-spice) 4 eggs Directions: Heat some oil in a large pan. Add the potatoes, onion and cauliflower. Saute until the mixture until the […]

Kielbasa Potato Bread Herb Dressing

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb sliced potato bread, cubed 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, diced 4 stalks celery, diced 1 tablespoon minced rosemary 1 tablespoon minced sage 1 tablespoon minced thyme 1 lb fresh kielbasa, casing removed 3 eggs, beaten 2 cups turkey or chicken stock sea salt freshly ground […]