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A few Chocolate Chip Cookies on a square plate.
Cookies and Candy

Chocolate Chip Cookies

oven, Chocolate Chip Cookies are a universal crowd-pleaser. Made from dough that is quick and easy to put together these well loved cookies will make your family smile. They may not be the prettiest cookies on the dessert table but they will be gone so fast no one will notice.

A layer of golden meringue tops a baking dish filled with Alvine's Bread Pudding.
Bread, Dessert

A Gift for the Family – Alvine’s Bread Pudding

Composed of layers of creamy biscuit pudding, melted chocolate (or currant jelly) and sweet meringue, Alvine’s Bread Pudding makes delicious use of broken biscuits or day old bread. This old-fashioned recipe was printed in a charming hand-crafted cookbook assembled by the church in my hometown. The meringue layer is an appealing addition to this familiar dessert.

Turkey carcass, bits and vegetables will make delicious Turkey Stock.
Soup

Taking (Turkey) Stock – After the Big Meal

After the big meal, your beautiful Thanksgiving turkey is but a shadow of its former self. Even so it has a lot to give. As you peel off most of the remaining bits of meat don’t be too particular. When you get tired, simply transfer the remains to a large pot. As it simmers to a rich stock, that beautiful turkey just keeps on giving.