Hoppin’ John

1 pound dried black-eyed peas 2 small smoked ham hocks or meaty ham bone 2 medium onions, divided 3 large cloves garlic, halved 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 can (10 to 14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with chile peppers, juices reserved 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 green bell…

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Chocolate Covered Bananas

6 bananas 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup of chopped walnuts, peanuts, or sprinkles of your choice. Popsicle Sticks Cut bananas in half; insert popsicle stick in end that was cut. Place on tray lined with wax paper, and put in freezer for about 30…

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Waldorf Apple Salad

Waldorf Salad is named after the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City where it was created. This recipe is very similar to the original.

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Sweet Potato Casserole

4 cups sweet potatoes, cubed (or large can of cooked sweet potatoes, drained) 1/2 cup white sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 cup…

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Corn Bread Stuffing

This is a great gluten-free stuffing recipe that can be made a day ahead of time. Depending on the size of your turkey, you will probably have enough stuffing leftover for a casserole dish on the side.

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Tip for Gluten-free Turkey

Most frozen turkeys have gluten in them (in the preservative). If you have an intolerance to gluten (Celiac Disease), be sure to check the label on your turkey. Your best bet would be to buy a fresh turkey. Also keep in mind that if you stuff the turkey with bread…

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Pizzelles

These cookies are made using a pizzelle iron, which is similar to a waffle iron. You can also roll these cookies up into cones for ice cream.

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Spinach Breakfast Casserole

1/2 cup chopped onion 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon butter 8 eggs 1 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese, divided 2 plum tomatoes, diced 1 plum tomato, sliced, optional Combine onion,…

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