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12 whole pitted prunes, halved
12 dried apricots, halved
1 cup dark raisins
1/2 cup dried currants
1/4 cup bourbon
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tart cooking apples, unpeeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 large onions, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 ribs celery, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup walnut pieces
2/3 cup whole macadamia nuts, unsalted
2/3 cup whole cashews, unsalted
4 (1-inch) day-old brioche, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup low-sodium canned chicken broth
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Place prunes, apricots, raisins, and currants in a medium
bowl; pour bourbon over fruit. Cover with plastic wrap, and soak
overnight.
Melt butter in a large skillet over moderate heat; add
apples, onions, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions
are soft and celery is tender, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; add nuts. Toast them, stirring constantly, until golden.
Transfer sauteed onion mixture to a large bowl. Add brioche
and broth; mix until incorporated. Add macerated fruit, toasted nuts,
cranberries, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, parsley, and eggs.
Season with salt and pepper. Using 2 large spoons or your hands, gently
mix stuffing until evenly blended. Set aside while turkey is prepared
for roasting.
I was having a conversation with somebody recently about the different techniques we use in sewing clothes. So I began to make a list. I'm not talking about the basics like laying out a pattern, cutting, simple darts. They are important for sure, but I'm more...
This is an ongoing post, and I'll update it as I go The 2026 wardrobe contest organised by Sewing Pattern Review is the perfect opportunity for me to use up my (huge) stash and also to sew a new wardrobe after big weight loss over the last 12 months. I also need to...
..through the medium of Vintage Sewing Patterns. I discovered this classic deep in my stash recently. Apparently I was a size 12 back when I was 18 years old and sewed this the last time. I loved this pattern, especially the jacket which was so cool. I made it from a...
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