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Instant Pot Creamed Corn Recipe
I don’t know about you, but I can use all the help I can get cooking around the holidays. If you’re making a lot of the traditional dishes from scratch, every burner on your stove will be in use and you have a timetable for what goes in the oven when. Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, […]
Continue readingHomemade Eggnogg
I love a glass of eggnog (or two) around the Holidays. It’s such a fun, festive and delicious drink. Yes, you can buy a carton at the store and just add a little bourbon to it, but there is just no comparison to the homemade stuff. Making your own eggnog is surprisingly easy. The most […]
Continue readingCrockpot Christmas Punch
Do you want something festive to serve at the Holiday Party you’re hosting? Or maybe you need an idea for something to bring to a Christmas Party Potluck. I have just the thing for you. It’s a yummy non-alcoholic Christmas punch. It’s hot and delicious and smells amazing. I love that everything is heated up […]
Continue readingMy Favorite Fruitcake Recipe
Fruitcake has a bit of a bad name, doesn’t it? There are a lot of bad tasting fruitcakes out there that just get passed around during the Holidays. How’d you like to change that and bake up a version that tastes delicious? This is so good, I have friends asking me for a loaf of […]
Continue readingRoasted Brussel Sprouts With Bacon
Ready for a fresh take on Holiday vegetables? Here’s a recent favorite. I’ve been cooking this all fall and look forward to a new addition to the Thanksgiving table this week. If you like brussel sprouts and bacon, this is a great recipe to try. The recipe is from “A Fresh Take On Thanksgiving“, my […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Giveaway – Comment For A Chance To Win
UPDATE: I’ve extended this Thanksgiving Giveaway through Thanksgiving Day, November 24th. I didn’t want the fun to end so quickly and I wanted to give you more time to comment. I would also like to spread the word about a second chance to win! My friend Patti Winker over at RemarkableWrinklies.com is also offering a […]
Continue readingPumpkin Pudding
I don’t have to be gluten free. But I make a pumpkin pudding that has the same ingredients as a pumpkin pie minus the pie crust. It is delicious warm or cold. I serve the pudding anytime of the year, but it is especially good on a cold night when it is served warm. I […]
Continue readingLeftover Turkey And Stuffing Stuffed Peppers
1 Tbsp butter or margarine 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup stuffing leftovers 1 cup cooked turkey leftovers, chopped fine 3/4 cup stewed tomatoes (you can also use a variety of leftover veggies) 4 bell peppers, tops cut off and insides cleaned, save tops, remove the stems 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack or Mozzarella cheese […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Table Shepherd’s Pie
4 cups cooked turkey, shredded 3 cups cooked vegetables, anything you have leftover 1 cup gravy 4 cups leftover mashed potatoes 1 egg 1 Tbsp cream cheese; room temperature salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp butter or margarine, broken up dash paprika Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a large pie plate or […]
Continue readingMashed Potato And Sausage Egg Casserole
1 Tbsp vegetable oil 3 cups mashed potatoes 12 ounces breakfast sausage links, cut into little pieces 1/2 cup cooked broccoli florets, chopped (substitute other cooked vegetables if desired) 12 large eggs 1/3 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup […]
Continue readingBlack Friday Shopping Day Ham Sandwiches
1 1/2 cup leftover ham, chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp pickle relish 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp grated onion salt and pepper to taste kaiser rolls or other sturdy bread In a food processor, put the ham and pulse until finely minced. Put in a bowl and add the remaining ingredients; taste and […]
Continue readingEasy Baked Brie With Cranberry Orange Glaze
1 package of refrigerated crescent rolls 1 round or wedge of Brie cheese (do not remove rind) 1/2 to 1 cup leftover cranberry orange relish (depending how much Brie you use) 2 Tbsp butter, melted sprinkle of light brown sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and lightly spray a cookie sheet or cover with […]
Continue readingFried Stuffing Nibbles With Cranberry Pesto
6 cups leftover stuffing 2 eggs 2 teaspoons milk 1 cup seasoned fine bread crumbs 1 cup leftover cranberry sauce 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup walnuts oil for frying Put leftover stuffing onto a work surface and firmly pat about 1 inch thick layer, then cut into bite-sized cube shapes, set aside. […]
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