Innholdsfortegnelse for Christmas Cookbook 2021 i Taste of the South

TRADITIONAL ROASTED TURKEY MAKES 10 TO 12 SERVINGS Try whisking some of the roasted garlic into the gravy for an extra layer of flavor. 1 (10- to 12-pound) turkey, thawed and giblets removed3¾ cups chicken broth or stock, divided2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and divided2 medium yellow onions, cut into wedges and divided3 celery stalks, halved crosswise and divided2 tablespoons vegetable oil2½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided1¼ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided4 sprigs fresh sage4 sprigs fresh rosemary4 sprigs fresh thyme5 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon distilled white vinegarGarnish: fresh sage, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, roasted garlic (see Kitchen Tip) 1. Preheat oven to 425°. Spray rack of a roasting pan with cooking spray. Place rack in pan. 2. Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Pour ½ cup broth in prepared pan; add…

BREADS Cornmeal Biscuits with Thyme–Pepper Butter 44 Cracked Pepper and Gruyère Biscotti 21 Drop Biscuits 64 Easy Skillet Rolls 48 Easy Sorghum Bread Rolls 33 No-Knead Dutch Oven Bread 67 Rolled Biscuits 64 Upside-Down Pepper Cornbread 62 DESSERTS Ambrosia Cheesecake Bars 76 Coconut–Pecan Pie Wedges 93 Cranberry–White Chocolate Cake 88 Espresso–Oatmeal Cookie Bars 81 German Chocolate Cake 92 Gingerbread Bark 77 Gingerbread Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Filling 84 Hot Chocolate Cookies with Toasted Marshmallows 81 Mini Cinnamon Doughnut Bites 85 Old-Fashioned Divinity Candy 96 Orange–Bourbon Crinkle Cookies 89 Peppermint Red Velvet Cookies 89 Praline Pumpkin Pie 80 Sweet Potato Candy 93 Turtle Fudge 85 White Chocolate–Peppermint Poke Cake 77 DRINKS Caramel Apple Cider 9 Citrus–Rosemary Punch 12 Peppermint Hot Chocolate 21 Spiced Rum Flip 13 MAINS Butter Beans and…

Brown Sugar–Maple Apples and Brussels Sprouts MAKES 4 SERVINGS Honeycrisp apples add a sweet and juicy bite to this flavorful side dish. 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved2½ cups (¼-inch-thick) sliced Honeycrisp apples (about 1 medium apple)3 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar2 tablespoons pure maple syrup4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar1¾ teaspoons kosher salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1. In a 12-inch enamel-coated cast-iron skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon, and let drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. 2. Add Brussels sprouts and apples to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until Brussels sprouts are lightly browned and crisp-tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, vinegar, salt, and pepper; cook until Brussels…

AMBROSIA CHEESECAKE BARS MAKES 15 From the creamy cheesecake to the crumbly coconut crust, there’s a reason we think these bars deserve a spot on your dessert spread. 2 cups graham cracker crumbs2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1½ cups sugar, divided½ teaspoon kosher salt⅔ cup unsalted butter, melted5 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon vanilla extract5 large eggs1 (8-ounce) container sour cream1 (13.5-ounce) jar maraschino cherries1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup chopped candied orange peelGarnish: sweetened whipped cream, chopped candied orange peel, maraschino cherries, toasted shredded coconut 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-inch pan with foil, letting the excess extend over sides of pan. Spray with cooking spray. 2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, coconut, ½ cup sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter. Using a…