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Holliday Potatoes
What I do with mashed potatoes during the holidays is 2.5 lbs of taters ready to mash 1 12oz of sour cream garlic and onion to taste and a 12oz grated cheese of choice. mix all togeather and you have my 200 lb taters in a flash. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate […]
Continue readingFrozen Vegetable Casserole
1 pkg frozen broccoli 1 pkg frozen cauliflower 1 pkg frozen brussel sprouts 8 oz cheez whiz 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can of onion rings Cook vegetables as directed on package and place in casserole dish. Mix cheez whiz and soup and heat slowly. Pour over vegetables and bake at 350 degrees […]
Continue readingHomemade Refried Beans
As prices of canned refried beans have gone up, I looked for an alternative to paying $.80-$1/can and decided to make my own. It’s so simple and doesn’t take much time or effort. 1 bag pinto beans water bacon grease or veg shortening (optional) salt to taste Soak beans overnight. Cook over low heat 3-4 […]
Continue readingNo-Knead Refrigerator Crescent Rolls
This recipe is SO easy! It makes the equivalent of 2 ‘cans’ purchased refrigerated crescent rolls; or use as crescent roll dough base (will cover the bottom of an 11x15x1 pan), I love using this recipe during the holidays. Recently, I encouraged a newly married friend who has never made rolls to try this recipe…..was […]
Continue readingCranberry Salad
1 can WHOLE cranberry sauce 1/2 bag tiny marshmallows small bag crushed pecans 8 oz container whip cream Place all items into a bowl and fold together. This is very yummy! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click […]
Continue readingWhole-berry Cranberry Sauce
½ cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 cup orange juice 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries ½ t. cinnamon, optional 1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugars in the orange juice. Stir in the cranberries, and cook until they start to pop (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat, and […]
Continue readingButternut Squash Casserole Recipe
2 cups mashed cooked squash 1 t. salt 1 cup sugar ¾ cup milk 1 t. cinnamon 2 eggs ½ t. nutmeg ½ t. ginger ½ stick butter or margarine Mix all but butter and place in a 8” square baking dish. Cut butter and evenly space it on top. Bake at 350 for 45 […]
Continue readingMashed Butternut Squash Recipe
1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed 2 Tbsp butter or margarine 2 tsp brown sugar (more or less to taste) salt and pepper to taste dash fresh ground nutmeg (optional) Boil squash cubes until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Mash as you would for potatoes, then add remaining ingredients. Serve hot. This is a yummy […]
Continue readingEasy Toffee Recipe
1 pkg unsalted saltine crackers 1/2 stick salted butter (MUST be butter!) 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. lay entire package of saltines on cookie sheet, melt butter and pour over crackers; bake for 10-15 minutes until hot and starting to brown; sprinkle chocolate chips over buttered crackers and bake for […]
Continue readingSpinach Pie
1 10oz box of Spinach thawed 5 garlic cloves Oil 6 eggs 1 handful of Grated Parm Cheese 1 cup of shredded cheese Salt and Pepper 1 Deep Dish Pie Shell. (OK when they are on sale I buy the frozen. I can get 2 for like 1.50). Saute Spinach with oil and garlic. Set […]
Continue readingApple and Walnut Stuffed Pumpkin
Not only does this make a very tasty side dish, it’s also a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday table. 1 medium pumpkin (that will fit in your oven) (* – see note below) Apples Walnuts Raisins Brown sugar and Cinnamon or Pumpkin Spice to taste Cut the top off the pumpkin like you would to […]
Continue readingCornbread Stuffing Recipe
Cornbread, stale and torn into chunks (the equivalent to a 9 X 13 pans worth) 2 cups of turkey or chicken broth 2 stalks celery, chopped finely 1/2 onion 3 carrots, chopped finely1/2 pound sausage, crumbled (can be leftover breakfast sausage, I like Sausage with Sage) 1/4 cup butter or margarine Saute the celery, carrots […]
Continue readingTurkey Gravy Recipe
Turkey Gravy is a must have on the Thanksgiving table. Here’s a quick and simple version. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 ounces ground turkey 6 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cold water In large skillet heat the oil over medium heat. Add the […]
Continue readingMaple and Orange Glazed Turkey
1(10 pounds) turkey, thawed 1/2 cup water vegetable oil 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup chicken broth 1 to 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare turkey for roasting being sure to remove any packets […]
Continue readingPerfect Roasted Turkey Recipe
4 C. kosher salt or 2 cups table salt 1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds gross weight), rinsed thoroughly; giblets, neck, and tailpiece removed and reserved to make gravy 3 medium onions, chopped coarse 1 1/2 medium carrots, chopped coarse 1 1/2 celery stalks, chopped coarse 6 thyme sprigs 3 T. unsalted butter, melted Dissolve […]
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