In many places, the terms “dressing” and “stuffing” are interchangeable. For the purist, stuffing is technically defined as being cooked inside of a protein. Dressing, however is cooked alongside the featured protein, usually in a separate pan. No matter what you call it, this versatile and cost-effective side dish offers a blank canvas for innovation that can be extended well beyond the holiday season. |
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Free Recipe: Apple Honey Almond Dressing
INGREDIENTS 4 cups Sysco Imperial Red Delicious Apples, ½” dice 1 cup Sysco Classic Almond Slices, toasted 1 cup Sysco Natural Matchstick Carrots, julienned ½ cup onion, sliced thin ¾ cup Sysco Natural Celery Branches, bias cut 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped | 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped 1 tablespoon Sysco Imperial McCormick Pepper Supreme 1 cup Sysco Classic Organic Honey 10 cup Sysco Classic Seasoned Croutons, ½” cut 1 pint Sysco Imperial Chicken Soup Base 4 ounces butter Sysco Classic Kosher Salt to taste |
- In a heavy skillet, saute carrots, celery, onions, garlic and tarragon until softened. Add apples, honey and half the chicken stock.
- Fold in croutons. Adjust moisture with remaining stock.
- Add toasted almonds and season with pepper. Adjust with salt if needed.
- Place in pan, cover and let cool.
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