Making stock from the carcass of a roasted turkey will always give you rich hearty flavor. Adding dumplings brings a light, delicate and delicious way to add more depth to this satisfying bowl of comfort. I like to add cut up veggies and use orzo pasta because it can stand up in the soup without getting too soft or soggy! Here is a meal in a bowl that is so satisfying! Enjoy!
"Coconut cake has a long history in my family. Grandma Etta was famous for hers. You would be woken on Christmas Eve by the sound of Grandma in the back yard beating a whole coconut with a hammer to crack it open. Quite a sight since she was about 90 lbs. She would drain the milk first, use it in the icing and then grate the meat for the topping. My mother still makes hers from a whole coconut as well. Now that I have children, I've taken over the Christmas tradition but have updated my Grandmother's recipe for my busy schedule. I start with a box cake mix, add crème of coconut instead of oil and water and then use pre-shredded coconut. A cake that has the taste and smell of my grandmother and mother's, but easy enough that I actually have the time to do it!" – Ken
