Honey Pecan Dressing Recipes

PECAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees with racks in upper and lower thirds. Brush a 3-quart baking dish with butter.
• Spread bread cubes onto two rimmed baking sheets. Toast in oven until dry and golden in places, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium. Add onion, celery, and garlic; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in cranberries and rosemary; cook 30 seconds. Add wine and boil until almost evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Transfer onion mixture to bowl with bread. Toss with pecans, parsley, and broth, adding more broth as needed until bread is evenly moistened but not soggy. Fold in eggs; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared baking dish and cover with parchment-lined foil.
• Bake in upper third of oven 20 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until crisp on top and browned in places, 20 to 25 minutes more.

HONEY PECAN & GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a shallow microwave-safe dish, combine pecans and 2 teaspoons honey; microwave, uncovered, on high 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring twice. Immediately transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheet to cool. , For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk 1/3 cup oil, vinegar, remaining honey, salt and pepper; set aside., Place flour, egg and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Shape cheese into eight balls; flatten slightly. Coat cheese with flour, then dip in egg and coat with bread crumbs. , Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-hight heat. Fry cheese 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., Divide salad greens among four plates; top with cheese. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with honey pecans.

TOASTED PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together first five ingredients. Slowly add olive oil while whisking constantly. Stir in pecans just before serving.