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Tangy Glazed Stovetop Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts with bacon and maple syrup… just a hint. Sounds good, right? This delicious side dish come together in a matter of minutes with a simple blend of ingredients including dijon mustard, shallots, currants, bacon and a touch of real maple syrup. These Tangy Glazed Stovetop Brussels Sprouts are a perfect side dish for the holidays or any weeknight and they’re truly irresistible.

 

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Whole Smoked Turkey with Cider Gravy

Making a Whole Smoked Turkey is easier than you think.  From the brine, to the wood chips, to the best instant read thermometers and instructions for a smoker as well as a gas grill, and a crazy good cider gravy we’ll cover it here.

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Lightly Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Apples

Looking for a cranberry sauce with apples? This easy cranberry recipe  gets a triple shot of apple goodness with apple cider, fine-diced apples and Calvados (or other apple brandy). This spiced cranberry sauce makes a great Thanksgiving side dish or spread for leftover turkey sandwiches.

 

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Apricot Almond Fruit Pastry

If you love homemade pastry, you’ll want to stick around for this one.  Apricot Almond Fruit Pastry is tender, sweet and irresistible.  In no way do I consider myself to be a pastry chef — so if I can do it, so can you, and if you love breakfast pastry, then this recipe needs to be on your to-do list.  These sweet yeast rolls will make any occasion special.

 

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Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

Not a fan of goopy, marshmallow covered sweet potato casseroles? Neither am I. This savory sweet potato casserole with apples and bacon is a delicious diversion from the candied stuff. This sliced sweet potato recipe is easy to make and can be doubled for larger crowds. Try my sliced sweet potato casserole for the holidays or anytime.

 

 

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Calling all cooks! You don’t have to be a gourmet chef to get a delicious, healthy meal on the table! At Garlic & Zest, I’ll show you how to make hundreds of seasonal, fresh recipes and indulgent comfort foods with easy step-by-step instructions and photos to help you master the dish.

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