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Thanksgiving Soup Recipe
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 carrots, finely chopped Salt and pepper 1/2 cup pulpy orange juice 2 to 3 cups butternut squash puree 2 or 3 cups chicken broth Salt and pepper Grated nutmeg 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, for garnish 1 tablespoon orange […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Quiche Recipe
This quiche is a favorite at our house as a Saturday or Sunday breakfast / brunch dish. It also works well if you have a potluck dish you need to whip up quickly. 5 large eggs 2 1/2 -3 cups leftover stuffing 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (or any meltable cheese you have on hand) […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Pot Pie
It’s a few days after Thanksgiving, your family is tired of turkey sandwiches and there’s still plenty of leftovers. What do you do? Turn them into a pot pie of course. 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup carrots, sliced 1 cup celery, diced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 package (9 oz.) frozen chopped spinach 3 […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Leftover Casserole
leftover turkey or chicken (a cup or so) one sweet onion sliced broccoli one bunch (or 2 boxes If you use frozen, thaw and drain…) 2 carrots peeled and sliced 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream Bring water to a boil and add your fresh vegetables and boil them for 5 […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Smoothie Recipe
I love this smoothie as a healthy breakfast the day after Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving morning while I’m busy cooking. 1 can (16 oz.) cranberry sauce 1 bag (16 oz) frozen unsweetened peach slices, partially thawed 1 container (6 oz) vanilla yogurt 3/4 cup orange juice 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Add everything in blender […]
Continue readingHot Apple Cider Recipe
Makes 6 servings 6 cups apple cider 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 sticks cinnamon 1. Heat all ingredients to boiling in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. 2. Strain cider mixture to remove cloves and cinnamon if desired. Serve hot. Hot Buttered Rum Spiced Cider: Make […]
Continue readingOven Caramel Corn Recipe
8-9 quarts popped corn 2 cups brown sugar 2 sticks butter or margarine 1 teaspoon salt (optional)-I don’t use it and don’t miss it either! 1/2 cup corn syrup (clear kind like Karo syrup) 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Boil all ingredients except corn and soda for 5 minutes, mixing well and stirring […]
Continue readingMicrowave Peanut Brittle Recipe
1 C sugar 1 C salted peanuts ½ C light karo syrup 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda Put sugar & syrup in a 2 qt glass microwaveable bowl, stir. Microwave on high 5 minutes. Remove & stir in peanuts. Microwave on high for 1½ minutes, remove & stir. Microwave for […]
Continue readingCranberry Bundt Cake Recipe
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1-1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream 1 can (16 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 4-1/2 teaspoons water […]
Continue readingHomemade Ginger Bread House
Every December the kids and I make a gingerbread house from scratch. It takes a few days, more because we have to wait for things to cool or wall joints to harden, but overall it is a pretty easy project. Just be sure to purchase LOTS of extra candies for decorating because half the fun […]
Continue readingPumpkin Mousse Recipe
Light and fluffy, this Pumpkin Mousse makes for a great dessert. 1 package (4-serving size) butterscotch instant pudding mix 1 cup milk (reconstituted powdered milk is fine) 1 can (15 oz) solid-pack pumpkin 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of ground ginger Pinch of ground cloves 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (or make your own […]
Continue readingEasy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
This is a super simple peanut butter fudge recipe. It’s a lot of fun to make with the kids and also makes a nice frugal present. When I give these away as a gift, I allow them to completely cool, then package them in holiday themed plastic bags. Add a bow and you have a […]
Continue readingPumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe
1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 5 tablespoons cold butter or margarine 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup cooked or canned pumpkin 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice In a bowl, combine […]
Continue readingSweet Potato Pie Recipe
This is a “must-have” on our Thanksgiving table. Fortunately for me, my husband has this recipe down and he makes two of these pies for us every year. It’s so nice to have something I don’t have to worry about fixing on Thanksgiving myself. 2 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and drained 4 tablespoons margarine, melted […]
Continue readingTryphena’s Pumpkin Pie
Here is the Pumpkin Pie recipe that I use all year long. My family would NEVER stand for it if I only made it during the holidays!!! I have some friends that will come to our house anytime if they know I am baking these pies! PIE CRUST 1 c. Shortening- like lard or Crisco […]
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