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Holiday Sausages in Homemade Barbecue Sauce
I’m sure you’ve come across a variation of this recipe or tasted something similar at a potluck. This little smoked sausages in barbecue sauce make a perfect holiday treat. You can serve them right away, or pour everything into a slow cooker to keep warm. Either way they are very delicious and always a crowd […]
Continue readingMaking Spiced Nuts
Today is St. Nikolaus Day. I’ll share some of our family traditions a little later, but it’s typically the day I make up a big batch of spiced nuts. These will store well until Christmas in an air-tight container… but who am I kidding, this first batch never lasts until the 25th. These also make […]
Continue readingHow To Make Peanut Brittle – Video
I posted a yummy peanut brittle recipe a few days ago. It’s an easy recipe, but it’s a bit like making biscuits. You’ve got to do things right to make it turn out the way you want it to. This morning I came across a great instructional video by the “Food Network’s” Alton Brown. I […]
Continue readingPumpkin and Leek Soup
I’ve made potato and leak soup for years but thought I’d try making it with pumpkin instead. I don’t cook very much with it, except in the weeks before and after Thanksgiving. I guess just seeing pumpkins everywhere inspires me to cook with them. The leak in this soup adds just enough mild “oniony” flavor […]
Continue readingKindness Matters
One of the best things about having this site is the ability to meet really special people. Today’s post was written by Rachel Martin of FindingJoy.net Once I decided to focus a bit on the kindness of people, I knew that Rachel was someone I wanted to share with you. She touches my heart. I […]
Continue readingBeing Kind is the Only Thing You Should NEVER Be Frugal With
It seems that we are getting bombarded with commercial messages about the Holidays these days. It starts with all the “Black Friday” deals and continues on through Christmas with last minute shopping deals. It’s not an easy time to stay frugal, especially here in the US. I’ll do my best to help you stay on […]
Continue readingPeanut Brittle Recipe
My husband loves peanut brittle… it’s his favorite kind of candy. I don’t make it very often, but since we’re getting into the Holiday spirit, I thought why not whip up a batch. It’s easy to make, and tastes so much better homemade. Give it a try and let me know how you like it. […]
Continue readingHomemade Cranberry Bread
Do you have some fresh cranberries left from Thanksgiving? Or maybe you were able to grab a bag at the store on sale this week. Why not use them to make this delicious cranberry bread. of course you could also use some frozen and thawed berries or even some dried cranberries that have been plumped […]
Continue readingHoliday Spinach Dip
I like to keep the ingredients for this festive dip on hand in December. I can whip up some dip and serve it with crackers when friends stop by and it’s always a big hit at pot lucks. Of course I also make a batch for Christmas Day. We often get together with our extended […]
Continue readingSausage Stuffing with Apples and Cranberries
We just finished the last of our Thanksgiving Stuffing and I’m already planning on what to make for Christmas this year. Thanksgiving was a traditional “dressing” with cornbread, biscuits, onion and celery. I’m thinking of branching out a bit for Christmas this year and make the following sausage dressing with apples and cranberries. It sounds […]
Continue readingWhat To Do With All Those Holiday Leftovers
The turkey has been cooked and carved, everyone had too much food and the leftovers have been packed away. The big question now is what to do with them. Of course there’s the traditional turkey sandwich, but there’s so much more you can do with your Holiday leftovers. Since I spent a lot of time […]
Continue readingTraditional Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, because it is all about family and spending quality time while cooking and sharing a nice meal. There are no presents and not too much commercialization of the event. And since we’re just a few short days away from Thanksgiving Day here in the US, I thought I’d […]
Continue readingA Potluck Thanksgiving – Frugal Tip
Do you want to know my biggest secret to a successful Thanksgiving dinner that doesn’t cost and arm and a leg? It also happens to keep me from stressing out and spending 3 days in the kitchen. Best of all, it’s a lot of fun for everyone involved… it’s a Potluck Thanksgiving. I have spend […]
Continue readingIndian Pudding Recipe
Here is a fun dessert that celebrates Thanksgiving history. Don’t forget to use this opportunity to talk to your kids about the history Native Americans played in the first Thanksgiving while you make this pudding dessert with them. Indian Corn Pudding Recipe Type: Dessert Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 3 hours Total time: 3 […]
Continue readingDelicious Squash Casserole
One of our favorite vegetables is yellow squash and this casserole makes the perfect holiday side dish. It’s simple enough to make even on a weeknight, but also makes a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas table. Give it a try and see if you like it as much as we do. Delicious Squash […]
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