Mom's Holiday Cornbread This is my mother's signature cornbread recipe, which she always doubles to prepare her famous holiday cornbread dressing. Just take a look at this beautifully baked pan of cornbread—isn't it a sight to behold? Ingredients: 2 cups of self-rising corn meal mix 1 3/4 cups of milk, you can use, just water, buttermilk, or any type of non-dairy milk 1/4 cups of oil Notes: To make self-rising cornmeal mix, add 1 cup of cornmeal to 1 cup of self-rising flour. Stir well. Mom always doubles the recipe to make a big pan of cornbread for her Thanksgiving dressing. You can also add eggs to your cornbread batter if you desire. Instructions: First, grease an 8x8 square pan, unless you're doubling the recipe. If you're doubling it, use a 9x13 pan. You can also use a non-stick pan or parchment paper if you don't want to grease it. In a bowl, mix together the self-rising cornmeal mix, milk, and 1/4 cup of oil. Stir until just combined; don't overmix.
Slow-Roasted Turkey Recipe Are you tired of your Thanksgiving turkey turning out dry, tasteless, rubbery, or undercooked? Today, I am excited to share with you my simple techniques for preparing a perfect slow-roasted turkey overnight. By following the steps below, you can create a masterpiece that will undoubtedly be the highlight of your next Thanksgiving dinner. Ingredients: 1 turkey 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup of chicken broth 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 teaspoon of seasoning salt 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika 1 tablespoon of onion powder 1 teaspoon of thyme 1 teaspoon of rosemary 4 to 6 tablespoons of butter Please note that brining the turkey is not necessary for it to be delicious. However, if you are interested in learning all of my turkey preparation tips, my brining recipe is provided below. Ingredients for the brine: 1 cup of kosher salt 1/2 cup of brown sugar 2 tablespoons of hickory smoke flavoring 1 gall