Its Thanksgiving eve and that means two goodies today for the price of one! Stuffing and gravy – two things the holiday can’t do without. Aside from chicken stock, I use eggs to help bind the stuffing and that means using Pete & Gerry’s Organic Eggs. Located in Monroe, NH their eggs are sold in grocery stores throughout New England.
Sage and Corn Bread Stuffing (Recipe courtesy Fran Parker)
- 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
- 1 large green pepper, finely chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ stick of unsalted butter
- 16 oz. chicken broth*
- 4 corn muffins, prepared from the bakery*
- 4 cups prepared sage seasoned stuffing mix*
- ½ tablespoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs, gently beaten
In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add all of the vegetables (except the garlic) to the pan and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for two minutes. Remove the vegetables from the heat and allow them to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients. With clean hands, break up the muffins and mix. Add in the vegetables, stock, and eggs and mix thoroughly. The stuffing is ready for the turkey and should accommodate a 10 to 15 pound bird. Roasting a smaller turkey? Place remaining stuffing in a buttered casserole dish and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until top of the stuffing is browned.
Simply Gravy (Recipe courtesy Fran Parker)
While your turkey rests for a good 30 minutes, you can make the gravy! You will need a ½ stick of unsalted butter, ¼ cup all-purpose flour*, 4 cups chicken or beef stock*, 1 bouillon cube*, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
In a large saucepan and over medium heat, melt the butter. Using a whisk, gently blend the flour into the butter and allow the mixture to brown. When the mixture is browned (think one coffee with two creams), whisk in the chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Add in the bouillon cube and stir until dissolved. Reduce heat to low and allow gravy to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Be sure add in any turkey drippings to the gravy!
Joyous Thanksgiving Day wishes to everyone!
*Your local supermarket or whole foods store should carry gluten-free alternatives, should you need them.
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