Thanksgiving Recipes

Cranberry Congealed Salad

1 can whole cranberries
1 (6 oz.) pkg. raspberry gelatin
2 c. hot water
1 (8 oz.) pkg. creamed cheese, softened
1 c. whipped cream (Dream Whip or Cool Whip)
1 c. pecans, chopped
1 fresh med. apple, chopped
2 tbsp. salad dressing

Combine raspberry gelatin and hot water until dissolved. Add creamed cheese. Stir until about melted. Add whipped cream; stir. Then add cranberries, pecans, apple, and salad dressing; mix well. Pour into 9 x 13 inch serving dish or 2 smaller pans or dish. Let stand in refrigerator 1 hour. Stir 2 times during this hour.


COUNTRY CORN BREAD SAUSAGE DRESSING

1 recipe Aunt Jemima or Quaker corn bread
1 (1 lb.) pkg. Jimmy Dean pork sausage, reg. or special recipe
2 c. sliced celery
1 c. chopped onion
6 c. soft bread cubes
1/4 c. butter, melted
1 1/2 to 1 tsp. sage
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed chicken broth
3/4 c. water
2 eggs, beaten
1 (12 to 16 lb.) turkey
Bake corn bread according to package directions; cool completely. Crumble into large bowl; set aside.
Brown sausage with celery and onion; drain. In large bowl combine sausage mixture, corn bread, bread cubes, butter and sage; mix well. Add broth, water and eggs; toss lightly until bread is thoroughly moistened. (Add 1 1/2 cups additional water if more moist dressing is desired). Lightly spoon dressing into body cavity and neck region of turkey. Truss and roast according to standard roasting directions. Place remaining dressing in 1 to 1 1/2 quart casserole. Cover; and bake during last 35 to 40 minutes of roasting time. About 12 cups dressing.

Pumpkin Dream Pie

1 pkg instant vanilla pudding
1 can pumpkin
1 and 1/2 cups whipped topping
2/3 cup milk
1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
8 inch pie shell

Combine instant pudding with the milk. Beat slowly with mixer about 1 minute then add pumpkin and the spice. Mix well and fold 1 cup whipped topping into mixure. Pour into pie shell. Chill until set. Top with remaining whipped topping.