Vintage Thanksgiving Recipe Cards for food lovers

Vintage Thanksgiving recipe cards offer a delightful way to preserve family traditions, combining functionality with nostalgic charm. They often feature classic dishes in charming designs, making them a keepsake for food lovers. These cards are not only practical for cooking but also serve as sentimental heirlooms that can be passed down through generations, adding a personal touch to your holiday celebrations.

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1. Ingredients Roast Turkey Instructions • 1 whole turkey • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened • 2 tablespoons salt • 1 tablespoon black pepper • 2 teaspoons garlic powder • 2 teaspoons onion powder • 2 teaspoons dried thyme • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary • 1 teaspoon dried sage • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth • 1 onion, quartered • 1 lemon, quartered • 2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary and thyme (optional) • Stuffing of choice (optional) Cooking time: 13 minutes per pound for an unstuffed turkey Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator if frozen. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). 1 Remove the turkey giblets and neck from the cavity; pat the turkey dry with paper towels. 2 Mix the softened butter, salt, pepper, and the rest of the dry ingredients. 3 Rub about half of the butter mixture under the skin and the rest all over the turkey. 4 Place the turkey on a roasting rack in a large pan, pour chicken broth into the pan, and cover the turkey loosely with aluminum foil to avoid over-browning. 5 Roast the turkey in the preheated oven. Remove the foil during the last hour of cooking to allow the skin to brown. 6 Once cooked, let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes before carving. 7
2. directions Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Peel and core the apples, then slice them thinly. Set them aside for later use. step 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then stir in flour to create a paste and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add sugars and water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 3-5 minutes before removing from heat. step 2 Press one pastry into a 9-inch pie pan, then roll out the remaining pastry to overhang by ½ inch. Cut it into eight 1-inch strips. step 3 Layer sliced apples in the bottom crust, forming a slight mound. Place four pastry strips on top. step 4 Make the lattice crust: Fold the first and third strips back, then lay an unused strip over the second and fourth strips. step 5 Slowly and gently pour sugar-butter mixture over lattice crust. Brush some onto lattice, but make sure it doesn't run off the sides. step 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F and continue baking until apples are soft, 35 to 45 mins. step 7 Ingredients • 8 small Granny Smith apples, or as needed • ½ cup unsalted butter • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour • ½ cup white sugar • ½ cup packed brown sugar • ¼ cup water • 1 (9 inch) double-crust pie pastry, thawed apple pie
3. cranberry sauce • 12 oz (1 bag) fresh or frozen cranberries • 1 cup granulated sugar • 1 cinnamon stick • Zest of 1 orange Ingredients directions Optional Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any that are damaged or shriveled. Prepare the Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, and water. If using, add the cinnamon stick and orange zest. Combine in a Pot: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook the Mixture: Continue cooking until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Remove from heat. If you used a cinnamon stick, remove it at this point. Thicken the Sauce: Let the sauce cool to room temperature. It will thicken further as it cools. Then transfer to a serving dish and refrigerate if not serving immediately. Cool and Serve: • 1 cup water or orange juice for extra flavor • Pinch of salt 1 2 3 4 5
4. Ingredients 1 hour 30 mins Pumpkin loaf • 1 cup pumpkin puree • 1/2 cup sugar • 1/4 cup brown sugar • 1/2 cup vegetable oil • 2 large eggs • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon salt Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Preheat the Oven: 1 • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth. Mix Wet Ingredients: 2 In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Add Dry Ingredients: 3 Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Pour and Bake: 4 Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy! Cool and Serve: 5
5. Ingredients Maple-Glazed Green Beans Cooking time: 20 mins • 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed) • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/4 cup maple syrup • Salt and pepper to taste directions Rinse the green beans and trim the ends. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. 1 Drain the beans and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. After a few minutes, drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. If using, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the blanched green beans to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they are heated through. Pour the maple syrup over the green beans. If using, add the balsamic vinegar. Stir to coat the beans evenly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the glaze is slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, stir in the chopped nuts for added crunch. 2 3 4 5 6 Optional • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for crunch) • 1 clove garlic (minced) • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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