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On 22 Nov 2004 11:31:31 -0800, (Karen O'Mara) wrote:

>Cindy Fuller > wrote in message >...
>> We discussed the menu plans last night. Our host is making stuffing
>> (actually dressing, since another couple will roast the turkey) with
>> onions and garlic. The allergic one is responsible for bringing two
>> side dishes that she can eat. Apparently this is not a full-blown
>> allergy, since the allergic one wolfed down some of Whole Foods'
>> onion-full chopped liver last week.
>
>I always thought dressing was stuffed inside the turkey, and stuffing
>was prepared on the outside. When you 'dress a turkey,' -- isn't that
>how dressing got its name?

Stuffing is stuffed inside the turkey. Dressing is cooked separately.
I think some folks call it stuffing either way.

Tara