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    Thanksgiving

    These are traditional family favorite recipes that are perfect for gatherings of family and friends. There's nothing better than large or small get-togethers to give thanks for our blessings and wish blessing on people all over the world.

    • spoonful of yellow squash casserole in a white baking dish
      Yellow Squash Casserole
    • Oyster Soup in a silver serving dish overlaid on oyster shells.
      Oyster Soup
    • Spinach Madeleine in a white baking dish with a napkin and spoon on the side.
      Spinach Madeleine
    • Stuffed Artichoke Casserole in a baking dish garnished with lemon slices.
      Stuffed Artichoke Casserole
    • Fruitcake Cookies (Christmas Lizzies) on a serving platter.
      How to Make Fruitcake Cookies (Christmas Lizzies)
    • Herb Roasted Turkey with parsley and fresh fruit.
      Herb Roasted Turkey
    • broccoli cheese casserole with a serving spoon in a white baking dish
      Broccoli Cheese Casserole
    • Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Mirliton overlaid on fresh mirliton (chayote).
      Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Mirliton
    • Traditional Holiday Dressing in a glass baking dish with garnish.
      Holiday Dressing and Stuffing Recipes
    • A montage of holiday side dishes and casseroles.
      Holiday Special Sides and Casseroles
    • Montage of hams and turkeys
      Holiday Turkey and Ham Recipes
    • Roasted Brussels with Pancetta in a baking dish.
      Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
    • Creamed Spinach wit Artichoke on a green and white serving platter.
      Creamed Spinach with Artichoke
    • mirliton shrimp dressing on a blue green plate
      Mirliton and Shrimp Dressing
    • cranberry relish in a glass bowl with Christmas decorations
      Cranberry Relish
    • Oyster Dressing with roasted turkey on a plate.
      New Orleans Oyster Dressing
    • Roasted Carrots with Cane Syrup and thyme
      Roasted Carrots with Cane Syrup
    • Turkey Oyster Gumbo with white rice in a blue green bowl.
      Turkey Oyster Gumbo
    • Smothered Black-eyed Peas
      Black-eyed Peas
    • seafood gumbo with rice in a white bowl
      Seafood Gumbo
    • stuffed mirlitons on a serving platter
      Stuffed Mirliton with Ham and Shrimp
    • Eggplant Casserole with Shrimp in a white baking dish.
      Eggplant Casserole with Shrimp
    • Dirty Rice with Green Onion Garnish in a white bowl.
      Cajun Dirty Rice
    • green beans smothered with potatoes, ham and bacon in a white bowl
      Smothered Green Beans and Potatoes-Cajun Style
    • Candied Sweet Potatoes in a white serving dish.
      Stovetop Candied Sweet Potatoes
    • chicken and andouille gumbo with rice and garnish in a white bowl
      Chicken and Andouille Gumbo (Gumbo Ya-Ya)
    • Fruitcakes in baking pans.
      Aunt Ellen's Fruitcake
    • Cornbread Dressing with Sausage in a glass baking dish with a serving spoon.
      Cornbread Dressing with Sausage
    • turkey stock boiling in a stock pot
      Homemade Turkey Stock
    • whole turkey being lifted out of a deep fryer
      Sweet Daddy D's Complete Thanksgiving Recipe Guide
    • creole green beans on a green-blue plate
      Creole Green Beans
    • mac and cheese on a plate
      Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Rocky and Carlo’s Style
    • roasted sweet potatoes with cane syrup and pecans
      Creole Sweet Potatoes with Cane Syrup
    • oyster artichoke bisque with garnish in a white bowl
      Oyster Artichoke Bisque
    • oyster patties on a baking sheet
      Oyster Patties
    • Oyster dressing in a glass baking dish right out of the oven
      Grammie’s Oyster Dressing
    • Cajun Eggplant Casserole on a fork over a dish
      Cajun Eggplant Dressing
    • creamed spinach with mushrooms in a white baking dish
      Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Gratin
    • corn maque choux with green onion garnish in a brown bowl
      Cajun Corn Maque Choux
    • several pecan tarts on a white holiday dish
      Pecan Tarts (Mini Pecan Pies)

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    Dave AKA Sweet Daddy D

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    I’m Sweet Daddy D. Here, I explore South Louisiana through its food, sharing approachable Cajun and Creole recipes, a no-angst approach to cooking, and a little lagniappe along the way.

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