There is a difference in the preparation of the ingredients that
makes one dish stuffing and one dressing.
Stuffing
is cooked in the poultry cavity. Dressing is cooked in a separate
container. Seems obvious, huh? But I still had to research to be sure.
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| Auntie Melanie |
I
made dressing with a turkey dinner this week. Since I usually make
stuffing, I researched different ways to do prepare dressing. It wasn't
fancy, but it turned out very hearty and delicious (at least we
thought so.)
Ingredients
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| Dressing, ready for the oven. |
1 packet Mrs. Cubbison's Seasoned Stuffing mix
(I know I copped out, but next time more original)
1 c broth,
I used turkey broth
(fruit juice was also suggested, which intrigued me; I'm checking that out.)
1 small onion
1 c chopped celery
2 cloves fresh garlic
3 tbs fresh, chopped parsley
3 tbs chopped fresh sage
1 medium potato cut into very small pieces
2 tbs butter
The
ingredients are mixed, almost like tossing a salad; place in a 2 qt.
oven proof container. Dot the mixture with butter. Place uncovered in a
375F degree oven for about 35 minutes.
This side saves
well in the refrigerator, and freezes well. We had dressing with
open-faced hot turkey sandwiches, plus whipped sweet potatoes and
cranberries. The bits of potatoes and crunchy celery really added a lot
to the dressing.
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| The dressing is hiding between the mashed sweet potatoes and the cranberries. |
Here are links to the stuffing recipes I've already put up:
Roasted Chicken with Basil-Rice Stuffing
http://auntiemelanie.blogspot.com/2012/11/roasted-chicken-with-basil-rice-stuffing.html
French Bread Stuffing With Mushrooms and Thyme
http://auntiemelanie.blogspot.com/2012/11/french-bread-stuffing-with-mushrooms.html
Gardening Tip
I've moved parts of my herb garden indoors for the winter. I am blessed with a large, sunny, southern-exposed window in the family room near the kitchen, so I am developing an indoor garden area. It is very cheerful and convenient to snip what's needed for a special, fresh addition to a recipe. I've discovered that some grocery stores sell living herbs that can be planted at home, so I've incorporated some cilantro and chives which should be very pleasant in a Mexican omelet.
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