Caramelized Corn with Fresh Mint

This recipe sounds weird I know. But it is so refreshing and sweet and with the perfect hint of mint the flavors just all blend together. You have to try it to believe me.

1 10 ounce package of frozen premium corn
1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp minced fresh mint
salt

Defrost the corn in a colander by running under hot water for a few minutes. Then let sit for a few minutes.

In a wide skillet, melt butter over high heat. Add the corn and cook, stirring often, until golden and browned (kernels may begin to pop), about 8-10 min. Stir in the mint and sprinkle with salt. Transfer to bowl and serve while hot.

Secret Family Recipe: Stuffing

OK it's not really a secret, but this recipe has been handed down from my Great Grandpa who was a Chef at Hotel Utah. It's a bit time consuming, has a lot of fat in it, but makes a ton, and it's so worth it. You can even make a day ahead then warm it in the oven on Thanksgiving.

2 loaves of dried bread broken into pieces, sprinkled with salt and pepper
1 lb pork sausage- cook but do not brown- drain grease
1 lb bacon- chopped, cooked well, drain and SAVE grease
8 med. onions - chopped or diced
1 whole stalk of celery- chopped or diced
2-3 cloves of garlic chopped
3/4 lb butter (I told you it was fattening)
Handful of fresh parsley
Cook onions, celery, and garlic in the saved bacon grease and butter until tender but not brown. Do not drain.

Mix together:
1 tsp pepper
1 tbsp poultry seasoning
1 tbsp sage
1/2 tsp thyme
3/4 tsp marjoram
Handful of fresh parsley- chopped

Place in a roasting dish or other big dish in this order- bread, meat and veggies on top (so bread can soak up the liquid) and then the seasonings. Wait a minute, then stir all together. Add enough water to soak bread, about 2-3 cups. Do not use too much. Mix well and cool before putting in the turkey. I never cook in the turkey. To bake by itself bake at 350 for atleast 1 hour for it to all get warm and delicious. You might have to stir every so often while baking.