Kitchen DivaSensational Holiday Sides

by ANGELA SHELF MEDEARIS Abeautifullybrowned turkey is typically thecenterpieceoftheThanksgivingholidaytable.Thepre-sentationandcarvingofthebirdandthedistributionofthecrispyskinandwhiteordarkmeatisacentralpartofthemeal.WhileIcanappreciateturkey,it’sthesidedishesthatIlookforwardto.Thefallbountyofveg-etablesandthetraditionalrecipesthatmyfamilyenjoysduringtheholidaysareworthwaitingforallyear. Thanksgiving isoneof theonly timesof theyearthatmysister,Sandra,makesherdeliciousfriedcorn.Mymother’sbutterycornbreaddressinghasbeenmy“after-gluttony-day”breakfastforaslongasIcanre-member.Hereare the recipes formy family’s sensa-tionalsidedishes.HappyThanksgiving!

FRIED CORN1 stick butter, plus 2 tablespoons4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels, thawed1 cup sugar2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon pepper Meltthestickofbutterinalarge,heavy-bottomedskillet.Add the sugar and salt, stirringwell until thesugarmelts.Addthecornandblackpepper.Dotwiththeremaining2tablespoonsofthebutter.Simmeroverlowheatfor15minutes,stirringfrequentlyuntilker-nelsaretender.Serves8.

CORNBREAD DRESSING6 cups crumbled, day-old cornbread 3 cups seasoned, dried breadcrumbs2 cups sauteed vegetables (see recipe below)3 to 4 cups seasoned broth (see recipe below)1 tablespoon poultry seasoning1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs, lightly beaten3 ounces unsalted butter, softened for greasing panCooked turkey neck meat, chopped gizzards and livers, optional (see recipe below) 1.Heatovento400F.Inalargemixingbowl,com-binecornbreadanddriedbreadcrumbs.Combinesau-teedvegetableswithbreadmixture.Stirinthecooled,seasoned broth and any vegetables, using enough tomoistenthebreadmixture,withoutmakingittoowetorsoupy.Reservetherestofthebroth. 2. Mix in the poultry seasoning, salt, pepper andbeaten eggs, blending well.Add in the diced turkeymeat,liversandgizzards,ifdesired. 3.Lightlygreasealargeshallowbakingorroastingpanmeasuringabout10-by-15incheswiththebutter.Spreadthedressingmixtureinthepan.Bakefor20to30minutesuntilthetopislightlybrownedandacrusthasformedaroundtheedgesofthepan.

Sauteed Vegetables and Seasoned BrothThisseasonedbrothisadeliciouswaytomoistenyourdressingmixture. Italsomakesawonderfulbase forgravies,soupsandsauces.3 to 4 cups chicken broth4 ounces unsalted butter2 cups onion, chopped, divided2 cups finely chopped celery, divided2 tablespoons poultry seasoningTurkey neck, gizzards and liver 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the but-ter.Addonion,celeryandpoultryseasoning.Sautethevegetablesinthebutteruntiltender.Donotbrown.Re-movehalfofthevegetablesfromthepanandsetasidetocool. 2.Addthechickenbroth,turkeyneck,gizzardsandthelivertothepan.Bringthemixturetoaboilandthenreduceheat tosimmer.Simmer for15 to20minutesuntilthemeatisdoneandtender.Setthebrothasidetocool. 3. Remove the neck, gizzards and liver from thebroth.Pickthemeatfromtheturkeyneckanddicetheturkey meat, the gizzards and livers. Use the cooledbroth and thediced turkeymixture in theCornbreadDressingrecipeabove.

**** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning chil-dren’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www.di-vapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook. Recipes may not be reprinted with-out permission from Angela Shelf Medearis.(c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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Call (606) 723-5012; Fax to (606) 723-2743;or E-mail it to <News@EstillTribune.Com>

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The Estill County Appala-chianDulcimerClubwillmeeteveryFridayfrom6to8p.m.at the Estill County Library,246 Main Street, Irvine, foranyone who plays an Appa-

lachianDulcimer,.Oranyonewho is interested is playingoneiswelcometoattend. TheAppalachian Dulcimerwasdesignatedastheofficialstate instrumentofKentucky.

Fridays, 6-8pm

Estill Appalachian Dulcimers

The13thannual“ChristmasArts & Crafts Show” will beSat.,Dec.310a.m.–4p.m.attheCentralOfficeGymnasium,253MainStreetinIrvine.TheEstill Arts Council will offeruniqueitemsforsalefromlocalartists and craftsmen, live en-tertainment, a silent auction ofartsandcraftsitems,concessionstand,and50/50pot. Onlyoriginalartwork,hand-made crafts, and baked goods(individuallywrapped)areeligi-bleforentry.Nocannedgoodscanbesoldunlesshomebased

processingapproved.Demon-strationsareencouraged. Application forms are avail-able from the Citizens Guar-anty Bank (River Drive), Es-till County Public Library,RavennaGreenhouseorEAC’sFacebook.The cost of a 10’ x10’ space will be $15 for Es-tillArts Council members and$20fornon-EstillArtsCouncilmembersbeforeNov.4.EntriespostmarkedafterNov.4willbeanadditional$10.Formorein-formationcall606723-5694or606723-4652.

Saturday, December 3rd - 10am-4pm

Christmas Arts & Crafts Show

It’s that time of the yearagain,thetwo-timestatewin-ning,EstillCountyMarchingBand is having their annualfruitsalefundraiser. You can click on the linkhttp://floridaindiangroves.com and order directly fromthewebsite,you’llneedtoin-sert our organization code of257407atthetopandyoucanselect a bandmemberwhom

you’dliketoreceivecreditforthe sale. You canhaveyourfruitshippedtoyoudirectlyorshippedwiththeorganization. Feelfreetocontactanybandmember/family to place yourorderifyouprefer. Thanks to everyone whosupports the ECHS March-ingBand.Thesupportofourcommunityplaysahugepartinourcontinuedsuccess.

Two-time State Champion

ECHS Band Annual Fruit Sale

The Estill County AdultLearningCenterwillbeoffer-ingfreepara-educatorclasses/certification, beginning Tues-day,November15,2016.Thiscertificate will allow you towork in any school systemacross theCommonwealthofKentucky. Classes will be held 4-7at the Estill County MiddleSchool on the followingschedule:Tuesday, November 15th Pre-Assessment Instruc-tionalStategies

Thursday, November 17th MathTuesday, November 22nd LanguageArtsTuesday, November 29th MathReviewThursday, December 1st Para-educatorExam If you cannot attend theseclasses, do not allow this topreventyoufromearningyourcertificate. We have teach-ersthatwillbehappytotutoryou. PleasecontactMaryat(606)723-7323.

Starting Tuesday, November 15th

Free Para-Educator Classes

Attention: All retired andoldNationalGuardmembersofCharlieCompany1/149th.There will be a breakfast atCrackerBarrel,inRichmond,

onFriday,December2ndandon the first Friday of eachmonthat9a.m. All are invited and wel-come.Hopetoseeyouthere!

Friday, December 2nd @ 9am

Retired Co. C Guard Breakfast

Join us to explore howcommunication takes placewhensomeonehasAlzheim-er’s,learntodecodethever-bal and behavioral messagesdelivered by someone withdementia,andidentifystrate-giestohelpyouconnectandcommunicateateachstageofthedisease. The program will take

placeattheMadisonCountyCooperativeExtensionOfficelocated at 230 DuncannonLane, Richmond on Thurs-day,December1stfrom11:30a. m. -1 p.m. A free lunchwillbeprovidedbyArcadianCove. Toregisterforthisprogram,please call 1-800-272-3900.Registrationisrequired.

Thursday, December 1st @ 11:30am

Effective Communication Strategies

The Christmas Parade andthe 36th annual ElizabethWittChristmas Party will be heldSaturday, Dec. 3. The paradewillbegininRavennaat10a.m.andproceedonBroadwaytotheIrvine First Christian Church,270 Main Street, where theElizabethWittChristmasPartywillbeheld. All groups, churches, firedepartments, businesses, andorganizationsareinvitedtopar-ticipateintheparadebyenteringa float, band, marching group,antiquecar,orotherrelatedpa-

rade unit. Prizes from the Ki-wanis Club of Irvine-Ravennawillbeawardedforthefloatsintheamountof$75,$50,and$25forfirst,secondandthirdplacerespectivelyforthemostattrac-tivefloats. TheKiwanisClubandMrs.Witt’spartycommitteehopetomakethisaspecialdayforchil-dren,age12andunder,ofEstillCounty. To register entries intheparadecontactLarryStewartat723-4002,RichardSnowdenat723-2135,orTom/FrancineBonnyat723-5694.

Saturday, December 3rd @ 10am

Kiwanis Christmas Parade and Elizabeth Witt Christmas Party

The Southeast KY Gem,Mineral, & Fossil Club willmeet Monday, November 14at7p.m.attheEstillCountyPublicLibrary. Theprogramwill be a “Show, Tell, and

Trade” about any gem, min-eralorfossil. Anyoneinterestedinjoiningiswelcometoattend. Yearlydues are $20 per family and$15perindividual.

Monday, November 14th @ 7pm

SE KY Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club

TheKiwanisClubofIrvine-RavennawillmeetThursday,November 10 at 5:30 p.m.at Michael’s Restaurant. JoeWhite,ChaplainwiththeVet-eran’s Administration, willshare information on Out-reachProgramsforveterans. Recent donations havebeen given to the ElizabethWitt Christmas Party, Rail-road Festival, 1st Responder

Picnic,HistoricalSociety,Es-tillCountyYouthSoccer,andmowings at the Old IrvineCemetery. Serviceisattheheartofev-eryKiwanisClub,nomatterwhereintheworldit’slocat-ed.Membersconductnearly150,000 serviceprojects andraisenearly$100millionev-ery year for communities,families,andprojects.

Thursday, November 10th @ 5:30pm

Kiwanis Club of Irvine-Ravenna

The Veterans Day pro-gramhonoring ourveteranswillbeSaturday,November

12that11:00attheRavennaMemorialPark.Everyoneiswelcometoattend.

Saturday, November 12th @ 11am

Memorial Parks Veterans Program

EstillCountyRetiredTeach-ers will meet Monday, No-vember14attheEstillCountyPublic Library, 246 MainStreet,Irvine,at1:30p.m.

ThespeakerwillbeLindseyRogers, a member of EstillAction Group. She will talkabouthowtheyhopetocreateafutureforEstillCounty.

Monday, November 14th @ 1:30pm

Estill County Retired Teachers

The Estill County LionsClubwillmeetTuesday,Nov.15thandonthefirstandthirdTuesday of every month atRaders’RiverRestaurant.Themealisat6:30p.m.andbusi-nessmeetingbeginsat7p.m. EstillCountyLionsClubispartofLionsClubInternation-

al,with1.35millionmembersin 205 countries around theworld. WeinvitethosewhofeelacalltomakeourcommunityabetterplacethroughservicetoattendandlearnabouthowLi-onsaroundtheworldearnourmotto,“We Serve . . .”

Tuesday, November 15th @ 6:30pm

Estill County Lions Club

Thenextbi-monthlymeet-ing of the Madison CountyCivil War Roundtable willbe on Friday, November 18,2016, at 6:30 p.m. at DinnerBell Restaurant, just off I-75Exit76inBerea.

Noted Civil War historianTom Cartwright will give apresentation entitled, “Con-federate General Patrick R.Cleburne.” PleasecallPhillipSeyfritat859-623-8979withquestions.

Friday, November 18th @ 6:30pm

Madison Civil War Roundtable

The Estill County Minis-terialAssociation invites ev-eryone to attend the annualCommunity ThanksgivingService that will be held on

Tuesday, November 22nd at7p.m.atSt.ElizabethCatho-licChurch,3225thStreet inRavenna. Rev. Paul Groveswillbetheguestspeaker.

Tuesday, November 22nd @ 7pm

Community Thanksgiving Service

Volunteers are needed to wrap the 1,100 toys and books for the 36th annual Elizabeth Witt Christmas Party which will be held Sat., Dec. 3 at the First Chris-tian Church in Irvine. The gifts will be wrapped at Citizens Guaranty Bank on River Drive on Thursday, November 10 at 9 a.m. and Wednesday, November 16. Paper, ribbon, and tape will be provided. The par-ty is being planned for children in Estill County that are 12 years of age and younger. Further dates for wrapping gifts will be announced later as needed.

Preschoolers Kalyssa Bussell and Ella Kirby hold the banner after South Irvine wins the Estill County Schools’ Attendance Banner. (Dickey Arthur photo)

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