The Very Best Stuffing

Bella Breakdown Some might wonder if it’s possible to make a stuffing outside the turkey as delicious as one baked inside the turkey. This recipe is your answer. Our stuffing magically encompasses that deliciously crisp crunchiness and that warm custardy center we all love. The key ingredient is sausage, which gives the stuffing those all-important crispy bites, and the fat contributes essential flavor. To make: Ingredients 8 SERVINGS ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, divided, plus more 10 cups coarsely torn sourdough bread, dried out overnight ⅓ cup blanched hazelnuts 3 tablespoons olive oil 12 ounces...

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No Cook Thanksgiving Cranberry-Orange Relish

Bella Breakdown Kick the can and invite this cranberry relish recipe to your next Thanksgiving dinner. No stovetop needed! To make this delicious Thanksgiving recipe: Put 14 ounces of fresh cranberries into a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Grate 2 teaspoons of orange zest and add to the cranberries. Next, peel four oranges, chopping the segments into bite-size pieces. Roughly chop 1/4 cup of mint, dice 1/2 cup of red onion and 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger. Add 3/4 cup of sugar and mix everything into the cranberry mixture. Serve garnished with fresh chopped mint.   Now...

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How to Make Mashed Potatoes in the Oven

Bella Breakdown Tired of boiling your potatoes? Here’s a low–maintenance way to make delicious creamy potatoes without having to watch your pot. Simply pierce your potato skins and throw them in the oven while you prep your other holiday dishes. Then you can mash and mix them later. To make: Place 2 pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes and 2 pounds of russet potatoes on a foil–lined baking sheet. Poke holes in all of the potatoes with a fork. Next, take one head of garlic and slice in half, then drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Wrap the garlic...

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Pumpkin Spice Icebox Cake

Bella Breakdown No need to even touch the oven to make this perfect autumn dessert. Our pumpkin spice icebox cake is easily assembled and unbearably delicious. Ingredients *8 SERVINGS* 2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise, or 2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract 2 cups heavy cream Kosher salt 1¼ cups pumpkin purée ½ cup light brown sugar ⅓ cup mascarpone or sour cream, room temperature ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon ground ginger 12 5×2-inch graham crackers 2 ounces strong coffee or espresso, room temperature Pecan brittle, pecan praline, or chocolate butter toffee bar,...

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How to Make Easy Caramel Apples for Fall

Bella Breakdown Say goodbye to watermelons of vodka and strawberry jell-o shots and say hello to a season full of warm mulled ciders and our favorite things ever… caramel apples! Psssst… guess what? They’re really easy to make! Make a batch of your own autumn apple goodness with: • Apples • Popsicle Sticks • Caramel Candies • Milk Start by washing your apples and removing the stems. Pop the in the freezer for 15 minutes. Prep your surface by buttering up a parchment paper sheet on a cookie sheet or baking pan. Next, pour a little bit of milk...

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