Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar) 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup ground almonds or almond meal 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 teaspoon salt Additional confectioners’ sugar for…

Ingredients: 10 cups day-old bread, cut into cubes (white, whole wheat, or a mix) 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 2-3 celery stalks, finely chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons dried sage 1 teaspoon dried thyme…

Ingredients: Drippings from a roasted turkey 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups chicken or turkey broth (preferably homemade) Salt and black pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Collect Drippings: After you’ve roasted your turkey, transfer it to a serving platter. Collect…

Ingredients: For the Candied Yams: 4 to 5 medium yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg…

Ingredients: For the Stuffed Mushrooms: 24 medium-sized white mushrooms 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and black pepper to taste For the Filling: 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped…

Ingredients: For the Pizza Dough: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup warm water (about 110°F or 43°C) 1 tablespoon olive oil For the Pizza Sauce:…