I have always loved Thanksgiving.
When I was growing up, it was the one time a year that my entire family would get together. Everyone would travel to my Grandparents house. Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, all under one roof.
It was crowded, that was for sure. But, as a child, it was just a big adventure for me. My cousins and I would build forts in the living room with blankets and chairs. We would all pile into one bed and stay up till all hours telling stories and laughing.
My grandparents in the kitchen, creating amazing food. I can still see it like it was yesterday.
Then, 2 years ago, my father past away at Thanksgiving.
Last year was very hard. Not only was he gone, but my kids had all moved out on their own, and Kevin and I had moved to a new home.
We hosted Thanksgiving in our new place. My son’s girlfriend and her entire family were here. There were 17 people in my home, but I felt alone. It seemed foreign, and wrong. I lost myself.
I was actually dreading the coming of Thanksgiving this year. Letting those feelings that I pushed down last year begin to creep back into my head.
Then I found out that this week’s Sunday Supper was “Being thankful”. We were to share recipes that reminded us of things we are thankful for. I immediately thought of those amazing family memories from my childhood and knew that I had to be a part of it.
I really sat down and made myself think, and feel the feelings that I had been refusing to face.
And you know what?
I realized that I have everything in this world to be thankful for. I have wonderful memories of a family that loved big and loud. That laughed and shared so much with each other.
I have two amazing children and a man that loves me more than life itself.
I am truly blessed.
This recipe is the one that my Grandfather made every year. It is funny because to me it isn’t Thanksgiving unless this dish is on the table.
I can remember one year, when I was a teenager, asking him why he made the same exact dish every year. Did he ever feel like he needed to change it up a bit. Make it fancier.
You know what he said?
We don’t need fancy food. We just need to love each other, and appreciate the time we have with each other to make the holiday special. It is the memories we create that will be remembered in the years to come and make us smile every time we think of them.
Amen Grandpa!!
But your stuffing still makes me smile too!
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Grandpa’s Simple Stuffing
Quick and easy, this simple stuffing was a tradition in our home. Grandpa always made it and now I make it the same way. Why mess with perfection?
prep time: 5 MINScook time: 25 MINStotal time: 30 mins
ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 12-ounce box cubed stuffing (I use Mrs. Cubbison’s herb seasoned)
- 4 stalks of celery with leafy tops, fine diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 8-ounce cans of sliced water chestnuts, rough chopped
- 2 tablespoons rubbed sage, or to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 to 4 cups chicken stock
instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt 5 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Grease a casserole dish with the tablespoon of remaining butter. To the melted butter, add the celery, onions, and some salt and pepper. Cook to tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the stuffing cubes and moisten with the stock until damp, but not wet. Fill the casserole dish.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy
All recipes and their respective images are original and the sole property of Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen © 2011-2017, with all rights, reserved.
Created using The Recipes Generator
Glazed Carrots with Thyme
Sunday Supper Favorite Thanksgiving and Hanukkah Recipes
FIRST COURSE / APPETIZERS
- Harvest Soup from Bea of The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Horseradish Cranberry & Herbed Cheese Bites from Jen of Juanita’s Cocina
- Savory Rosemary Baklava with Brie from Christie of A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
SAVORY BREADS + STUFFING
- Cloverleaf Rolls from Micha of Cookin’ Mimi
- Freeze and Bake Buttermilk Biscuits from Stacy at Food Lust People Love
- Picnic Roll from Linda of The Urban Mrs
- Raspberry and Brie Crescent Rolls from Karen of In The Kitchen With KP
- Cornbread Stuffing with Chorizo and Craisins from Isabel at Family Foodie
- Easy Gluten-Free Corn “Bread” Stuffing from Laura at Small Wallet Big Appetite
MAIN DISHES
- Eggless Herb and Garlic Fresh Pasta from Sarah at What Smells So Good?
- Honey Orange Turkey Breast from Cindy at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
SIDE DISHES
- Brussels Sprout Latkes from Susan at The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Cheesey Scalloped Potatoes from Shaina at Take A Bite Out Of Boca
- Cornucopia Sweet Potato Barley Salad from Wendy at The Weekend Gourmet
- Creamy Scalloped Corn from Alaiyo at Pescetarian Journal
- Fried Smashed Potatoes from Renee at Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Grandpa’s Simple Stuffing from Bobbi at Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Green Beans with Pecans and Cranberries from Tara at Noshing With The Nolands
- Honey and Cinnamon Glazed Sweet Potatoes from Jennifer at Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Italian American Turkey Dressing from Anne at Webicurean
- Loaded Mashed Potato Bake from Lori at Foxes Love Lemons
- Maple Sweet Potatoes with Browned Butter Pecan Topping from Brianne at Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Mushroom and Barley Casserole with Bacon, Gruyere and Spinach from Heather at Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Blue Cheese from Sarah at Curious Cuisiniere
DESSERTS + SWEET BREADS
- Almond Brioche Sticky Buns from Alice at Hip Foodie Mom
- Baked Caramel Apple Cider Donuts from Nicole at Daily Dish Recipes
- Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie from Cheryl at Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Blue Ribbon Meyer Lemon Mascarpone Cheesecake from Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
- Bourbon Pecan Pie from Julie at The Texan New Yorker
- Chocolate Moussecake from Liz at That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Cinnamon Rolls from Conni at The Foodie Army Wife
- Gingered Butternut Squash Tart from Renee of Magnolia Days
- Hanukkah Lemon Star Cookies from Shannon at Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Manischewitz, Cranberry Double Holiday Donuts from Kim at Ninja Baking
- Mini Maple Sweet Potato Pies from Holly at Mess Makes Food
- Mini Pumpkin Pies from Nichole at Casa de Crews
- Mom’s Custard Pie from Courtney at Neighborfood
- No Bake Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake from Tammi of Momma’s Meals
- Plum and Blackberry Crumble from Katy at Happy Baking Days
- Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake from Heather at girlichef
- Salted Butterscotch Pudding from Jane at Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Salted Caramel Apple Pie from Laura at Pies and Plots
- Sweet Potato Gingersnap Pie from Paula at Vintage Kitchen Notes
All American Wine Pairing Guide for Being Thankful #SundaySupper from Martin at ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.
Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here:Sunday Supper Movement.
Do You Shop Amazon? Help support this blog by starting your Amazon shopping here. THANK YOU!!
Like what you see? Please leave me a comment!
Let’s stay connected!
Planning on making one of my recipes? Nothing would make me happier! Take a photo and share it on Instagram using the hashtag #BobbisKozyKtchn I would love to see what you made.
Thank you for reading and supporting companies I partner with. Doing so allows me to create more unique content and recipes for you.
This post contains affiliate links. As always, all opinions are my own.
Leave a Reply