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And the winner is . . .

November 14, 2014 By Robin King 65 Comments

GIFTWe’re feeling grateful today, so we want to share the love by giving. Giving a gift to you!

Go to the bottom and answer the following question in the comment section of this post TODAY, and I will randomly select one winner from all comments to receive an Out of the Weeds Sample 3-pack, one of each dressing;Ā Carrot Ginger, Roasted Beet Vinaigrette and Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette,Launch3Dressings for FREE. I’ll ship directly to you, or to anyone for you, along with a personalized gift card from you. Your choice.

And the question is:

What is your favorite Thanksgiving menu item?

One winner will be randomly selected at the end of the day, and posted on my Facebook page Saturday morning. Hop on over and “like” us there, and watch to see if you’re the winner.

I look forward to hearing from you, and sharing some love. Thank you for reading.

Robin

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  1. Chris Johnson says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    Roasted Turkey in my oven stuffed with homemade dressing ……..

    Reply
    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 3:45 pm

      Thanks for reading, Chris, and sharing. Any special ingredient in your dressing?

      Reply
  2. petra dvorak says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    Oh, my favorite is (was) my mother’s-in-law potato salad ♔♔♔

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    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 3:55 pm

      Yum! What’s her secret ingredient, Petra? Thanks for reading, and playing along.

      Reply
  3. Linda DiGregorio says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    My favorite food is the turkey cooked with citrus and lots of spices.

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    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 4:29 pm

      Thanks for sharing, Linda. Do you put citrus in the turkey (an orange or lemon in the cavity)? And what spices do you use?

      I appreciate you reading!

      Reply
      • Linda DiGregorio says

        November 14, 2014 at 4:54 pm

        Robin, yes I put oranges and lemons in the cavity along with celery, onion, rosemary, thyme, and oregano. Under the skin is a mixture of herbes de provence, melted butter, salt and pepper, and a small amount of some of the orange and lemon juice. It is delicious!!

        Reply
        • Robin King says

          November 14, 2014 at 4:57 pm

          Oh wow! This sounds delicious. Do you add citrus to your dressing? I add citrus zest and fresh orange juice to my dressing (great-grandmother’s recipe).

          Reply
  4. Janet Vaughn says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    Turkey and Dressing is my favorite! It’s a recipe passed down from my grandmother. My kids love it & both of them know how to make it, even Clay @ 22 years old

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    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 4:30 pm

      Way to go, Clay! I think I’ve had your dressing. Any turkey tips, Janet?

      Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  5. Dodi says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    My favorite thanksgiving menu item is pumpkin pie. I start the day off with a piece of pie while watching the Macy’s parade on tv!

    Reply
    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 4:53 pm

      Oh, I love that idea, Dodi! I think I’m going to do that this year. And you don’t have to make breakfast! Do you have any special pumpkin pie tips to share?

      Thank you for reading and sharing.

      Reply
  6. Patrick Tracz says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    This year we are leaning towards a Southwestern style Thanksgiving.

    Reply
    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      Interesting, Patrick. I made guajillo-tamarind turkey once with cornbread-chorizo dressing. It was delicious. What are you all thinking?

      Thank you for reading, and sharing!

      Reply
  7. Billie Jo Bell says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    Sweet potato casserole. You won’t find any marshmallows in this bowl of deliciousness!!!

    Reply
    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 5:23 pm

      I absolutely love sweet potato casserole as well, and don’t use marshmallows. Do you top with anything? And if so, do share.

      I appreciate you reading, Billie Jo!

      Reply
  8. Cynthia says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Oddly enough, my favorite Thanksgiving menu item is creamed pearl onions. We only have it on Thanksgiving, and have since I was a child. I think it was a throw back to my mother’s childhood on Connecticut.
    I am not a fan of gravy, preferring homemade cranberry sauce on my turkey, and the onions are lovely over stuffing or mashed potatoes. šŸ™‚

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    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 5:40 pm

      That actually sounds very good, and I’ve never had creamed pearl onions. I also love cranberry sauce (not the jelly in a can) on my turkey. This is making me hungry! Thanks for reading, and sharing. I may be buying some pearl onions at the store this weekend.

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      • Cynthia says

        November 15, 2014 at 5:40 am

        Add some fresh peas for color… enjoy! šŸ™‚

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        • Robin King says

          November 15, 2014 at 11:08 am

          We need some green on this plate we’ve created here, don’t we? Thanks for sharing, Cynthia!

          Reply
  9. Juliann McConnell says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    Broccoli rice casserole! It’s an old family tradition!

    Reply
    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 6:41 pm

      Love broccoli and love rice! Thank you for sharing, Juliann!

      Reply
  10. becky says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    LOVE As long as you have guest who you love, and enjoyable company, anything you serve is delicious.

    Reply
    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 6:43 pm

      Now there’s the answer. We all want love at our table, don’t we? And although the recipe can be complex, with many ingredients, the end result is well worth the effort.

      LOVE this response. Thank you for sharing, and I look forward to our early Thanksgiving celebration together. XO

      Reply
  11. Erika Kerekes says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    My favorite dish at Thanksgiving is the sweet and sour braised red cabbage I always make for my mother-in-law’s cousin George. It’s tangy (cider vinegar) and sweet (brown sugar) and cuts perfectly through all the richness of the gravy, stuffing and mashed potatoes.

    Reply
    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 7:16 pm

      That sounds delicious, Erika. And I’ll be trying your Not Ketchup Spiced Fig as our ham glaze this Thanksgiving. Post and photos to come.

      Thank you for sharing, all the way from California.

      Reply
  12. Dawn says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:36 pm

    Hard to pick! I have to say a tie between Mike’s Crawfish Mac & Cheese and Sweet Potato Pie!

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    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 9:00 pm

      Crawfish Mac & Cheese? On my! I want some now!

      Reply
  13. Nikki Alaee says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:36 pm

    I need all of the stuffing!!

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    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 9:01 pm

      Do you cook your stuffing in the turkey? And any special ingredient you must have in your stuffing?

      Thanks for reading, Nikki!

      Reply
  14. Donna Freiters says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    Gravy!! On the turkey, on the mashed potatoes, and on the rolls. Made by my mother of course!!

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    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 9:01 pm

      I could go for some of Myrna’s cooking. Please send her my love, and thank you for sharing, Donna!

      Reply
  15. Trina says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    sweet potatoe casserole with brown sugar and glazed pecans !

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    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 9:05 pm

      We top our sweet potato casserole with a brown sugar glaze as well, with pecans, rather than marshmallows. Delicious, right? One of my kids favorites too.

      I appreciate you playing along with us.

      Reply
      • marsha Fisher says

        November 14, 2014 at 9:15 pm

        Oyster stuffing. Then always love to mix corn and mashed potatoes.

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        • Robin King says

          November 14, 2014 at 9:38 pm

          I stir my corn and mashed potatoes together too! Did you have oyster stuffing back in Pennsylvania, or after you moved south? I love it, but knew nothing about it until I moved to New Orleans in the 80’s.

          Thank you so much for sharing, Marsha!

          Reply
  16. Tammy Cooper says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    “Moms Special Salad” – romaine and raw kale, red onion, hard boiled egg, real bacon, green olives, black olives, diced pepperoncini, minced roma tomatoes, dried cranberries, pumplin seeds, walnuts, beets, sliced radish, blue cheese crumbs and red wine vinegrette. Alot in it and the entire huge bowl is always emptied šŸ™‚

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    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      That sound incredibly delicious, and I know my daughter would love it. I’m going to write the ingredients down right now. I may have to use one of my own dressings though. šŸ˜‰

      Thanks for reading, and sharing, Tammy!

      Reply
  17. Pat Canning says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    sweet potatoes, but better yet, eating the whole meal at “Three Birds”

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    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 9:52 pm

      Oh, that’s sweet, Pat! We’re giving our kitchen staff a break, though, Thanksgiving day, so you’ll have to eat with us the day before, or the day after, or both.

      I am so grateful that you’re following my journey here, and thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  18. Melody Michael says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    wow hard to say….it only comes once a year….my favorite is the all the leftovers made into a Sheppard’s pie the next day…..mmmm mmm mmm….fuzzy slippers on and feet up!!!!

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    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 10:11 pm

      Shepherd’s Pie made with Thanksgiving leftovers – brilliant! I’ve never even thought of that, but I’m on it this year. I’m headed to Michigan for the holiday to spend time with my son, so I need some fuzzy slippers this year too.

      Thanks for the Thanksgiving-themed Shepherd’s Pie idea! Hope you’ll keep following the journey here . . . cheers!

      Reply
  19. Ali says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    Roasted butternut squash gratin – yummo! I can’t wait for Thanksgiving

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    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 11:17 pm

      Yummo, indeed! Thanks for sharing, Ali. Less than two weeks till Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  20. Cynthia says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    Sausage stuffing!

    Reply
    • Robin King says

      November 14, 2014 at 11:50 pm

      Do you cook your stuffing in the bird? I love stuffing, and always wonder why I don’t make it more frequently.

      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  21. Kay says

    November 15, 2014 at 12:09 am

    My roasted Brussel Sprouts with shallots, Bacon, Balsamic Vinegar and Shaved Parmesan .

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    • Robin King says

      November 15, 2014 at 2:54 am

      Oh yes. Roasted Brussel sprouts are an awesome complement to turkey. Thank you for reading, Kay!

      Reply
  22. Diana B says

    November 15, 2014 at 12:23 am

    Turkey and stuffing, I love the smell of turkey in the oven.

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    • Robin King says

      November 15, 2014 at 2:55 am

      I agree. . . there is something so comforting about the smell of turkey roasting in the oven. I appreciate you sharing, Diana!

      Reply
  23. Robbin S says

    November 15, 2014 at 12:28 am

    I love yams.

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    • Robin King says

      November 15, 2014 at 2:55 am

      Me too!

      Reply
  24. Kim miller says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:02 am

    My favorite part of Thanksgiving is the candied sweet potatoes!

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    • Robin King says

      November 15, 2014 at 2:56 am

      Do you top yours with marshmallows, Kim? I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  25. Mabel MacMillan says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:40 am

    My mother always made something that she called “Heavenly Hash”, which is a variation on the ambrosia theme. No coconut, but marshmallows, mandarin oranges, pineapple (I think she used fruit cocktail too but sadly I don’t remember exactly and I can’t locate the recipe, if there was even one written down….) and sour cream. It was just one of those things she always had on holidays. I miss my mother terribly, but she wasn’t known for her culinary skills. That said, what she did do well, we all loved.

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    • Robin King says

      November 15, 2014 at 2:58 am

      Check this out, Mabel –

      Isn’t exact, but sounds close. I’ll do a little more research on this and see if I can find a recipe that uses sour cream. I appreciate you reading, and sharing. Where are you all celebrating this year?

      Reply
  26. Dean Liston says

    November 15, 2014 at 6:13 am

    Dressing and gravy! I make my dressing with sausage and plenty of water chestnuts. I put a couple extra eggs in because my dad likes the dressing wet but the crust really crusty/crunchy.

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    • Robin King says

      November 15, 2014 at 11:06 am

      Can I come over? Moist dressing with sausage and water chestnuts, crusty on the outside . . . I’m really ready for Thanksgiving now!

      Thank you, Dean, for reading and sharing!

      Reply
  27. Rick Rock says

    November 15, 2014 at 10:49 am

    Dressing. ….actually the joy of giving family and friends around

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    • Robin King says

      November 15, 2014 at 11:07 am

      It’s a special holiday, isn’t it? I wish you and your loved one much joy this holiday season.

      Robin

      Reply
  28. Rose Doyle says

    November 15, 2014 at 11:38 am

    My very favorite has got to be my Mother in law’s Walnut, apple, celery stuffing, it’s so good…

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    • Robin King says

      November 15, 2014 at 11:40 am

      Great to hear from you, Rose. Enjoy your Thanksgiving, and that walnut, apple and celery stuffing!

      Reply
  29. Jennifer Kilmurray says

    November 15, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    It would have to be a decadant brussels sprouts, ham, cream and greyere cheese casserole that my mother used to make that I have yet to replicate exactly. I come close but she had a way about her that made it especially good. Unfortunately, I’m the only one left in my family who likes brussle sprouts!!

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    • Robin King says

      November 15, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      That sounds so delicious! I would love to hear a recipe. I’m going to play with those ingredients with my leftover Thanksgiving ham and see what I can come up with. Thank you for sharing, Jennifer!

      Reply
  30. Carla Stiehler says

    November 18, 2014 at 1:10 am

    I always look forward to my Mother’s stuffing made in a roaster and her “24 Hour Salad” every Thanksgiving.

    Reply

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