Thanksgiving is a time to gather, share gratitude, and indulge in a memorable feast. Whether you’re planning a classic Thanksgiving spread for family or a cozy Friendsgiving with close friends, our farmers market has everything you need to make it memorable. From seasonal favorites like apple and pecan pies (including a gluten-free pie crust option)...Read More

Turkey is one of the easiest birds to cook, but many feel daunted by the ‘star of the show’ importance placed on the main course during the holidays! Here’s our tried and true method for cooking a turkey that results in a beautiful presentation, and is also super flavorful and moist, too. The drippings will...Read More

Most families have favorite stuffing or dressing recipes that have been passed down for several generations. If you weren’t privy to the early Thanksgiving morning kitchen activities as a kid, there’s a chance you may have missed watching Mom or Grandma making their signature stuffing. There are many stuffing recipes and variations from region to...Read More

These family style rolls are perfect for Thanksgiving dinner or a Sunday supper. Adding potato flakes to dinner roll dough significantly improves their texture by making them softer, moister, and more tender due to the high starch content in the potato flakes which effectively traps moisture within the bread, preventing it from drying out quickly...Read More

This savory dressing recipe is more of a guideline than an exact recipe. You can create your own version using your favorite combinations of bread, herbs, dried fruits, or nuts. Some years I like to use all sourdough bread, and other years I use a mixture of multigrain bread and french bread or Francese. Mostly,...Read More

This is a delicious side dish for fall — the streusel topping adds a lot of flavor and texture.  It’s wonderful served with ham, pork roast, or turkey.  INGREDIENTS: For the filling: 4 medium-large cooked sweet potatoes (roasted or steamed is fine), warm 4 tablespoons butter, soft 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 eggs, beaten 3...Read More

These rolls are pillowy soft and light — serve with the best quality of butter you can buy! Since we often serve these yeast rolls for Thanksgiving, we start the dough the day before and shape the rolls about 2 hours before serving time. As the turkey rests, put the rolls in the oven to...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3 large eggs 1 cup dark Karo syrup 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups pecan halves Pastry crust in a 9-inch pie plate, chilled METHOD: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix eggs, syrup, sugar, butter, and vanilla until well blended. Stir in pecans. Pour...Read More

There’s something wonderfully comforting about a warm bread pudding, and this Pumpkin and Wild Rice Bread Pudding is no exception. With its rich flavors and cozy aroma, it’s the perfect companion for your Thanksgiving dinner table. Not only does it bring an autumnal touch with creamy kabocha squash, savory wild rice, and a hint of...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 12 cups, cut into 1/2-inch bread cubes, plus 2 cups finely ground fresh bread crumbs (use a food processor) from a couple of loaves of dense, crusty Italian or French bread 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (ground) 1 tablespoon sage 1 teaspoon thyme 1 tablespoon salt 2½ tsp. freshly ground black...Read More