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Thanksgiving Stuffing

Thanksgiving stuffing can come in a variety of flavors.   You do not need to stick with the traditional stuffing you’ve always had that your family only half-likes.  It is such a flexible food item that a good stuffing recipe can be modified to accomodate anyone’s tastes.  So this thanksgiving, let’s take a look at what options and flavors are available for your stuffing:

  • Sausage stuffing  – A traditional stuffing is typically made out of sausage which tends to leave the stuffing moist and flavorful.  It’s also very easy to make.
  • Cornbread stuffing- one of the more traditional thanksgiving stuffings, this one is made from – you guessed it -cornbread!  It’s best made with cornbread that is a day old, and is very appealing to those who like breads.
  • Panettone stuffing – a twist on traditional bread stuffing, this one is made out of a citrus-flavored Italian bread.
  • Oyster stuffing – Try something a little bit different with this rich, tasty, stuffing with oysters as the main ingredient.  Nicely compliments the turkey and will feel like you’re eating food from a 5-star restaurant.
  • Sweet Potato stuffing – if you have extra sweet potatoes, this is a good option to try.  Pecans, breadcrumbs, and sweet potatoes are the main ingredients.
  • Apple stuffing – used at both thanksgiving and christmas, this stuffing is a great choice for vegeterians.
  • Mushroom-Pecan stuffing – this flavorful stuffing is made with leeks, mushrooms, and currants, and tastes delicious with gravy.

All these thanksgiving stuffing flavors and they’re associated recipes are easy to find by doing a quick search on the net for “thanksgiving stuffing recipes”.

Pumpkin Pie Flavors

Pumpkin pie is a traditional holiday treat most often eaten around Thanksgiving, but did you know that pumpkin pie comes in a variety of flavors? I’ve listed a few here to give you ideas of recipes to look for that would entice your family during the holidays…You might also try a different flavor of pumpkin pie for a change this year just to be different.

Some flavors that you can find recipes for online include: pumpkin pie cheesecake, pecan pumpkin pie, pumpkin cream cheese pie, sweet pumpkin pie, pumpkin puddin’ pie, apple butter pumpkin pie, maple pumpkin pie, pumpkin gingersnap pie, ginger pumpkin pie, tofu pumpkin pie, hazelnut pumpkin pie, cranberry pumpkin pie, pumpkin icecream pie, apple peach pumpkin pie, pumpkin rum pie, pumpkin pecan crumble pie, vegan pumpkin pie, and the most popular of them all just plain ole fresh pumpkin pie.

How many flavors of pumpkin pie are there you ask?  Countless….a different one for you to try on every holiday, so go ahead, mix it up a little this holiday season!