Heidi's Holiday Stuffing Spectacular

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Heidi, Keiran Lee Pic(s)

The fragrant scent of sautéed onions and celery filled Heidi’s sunlit kitchen, a sure sign that her Holiday Stuffing Spectacular was officially underway. She hummed a cheerful carol as she cubed several loaves of rustic sourdough, the foundation for her legendary family recipe. Keiran Lee, her ever-patient husband, watched with an amused grin, knowing his primary role was that of enthusiastic taste-tester and occasional stirrer. “The secret is in the broth,” Heidi declared, pouring a rich, homemade chicken stock over the mountain of bread until it was perfectly moistened. She then added a generous handful of sweet, dried cranberries and toasted pecans for a delightful crunch and a burst of festive color. Keiran leaned in, stealing a piece of celery from the cutting board, earning a playful swat from his wife’s wooden spoon. “Patience is a virtue, especially where stuffing is concerned,” she chided with a warm laugh, her eyes sparkling with holiday spirit. With practiced hands, she gently folded in fresh sage and thyme, the aromatic herbs releasing their earthy essence into the mixture. Keiran finally got his chance to help, carefully transferring the colossal bowl of stuffing into a generously buttered baking dish. The final masterpiece was topped with pats of creamy butter and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before its journey into the warm oven. As the stuffing baked to a beautiful golden-brown perfection, they both knew this year’s Spectacular would be their most memorable yet.