Can we count pumpkin pie as a vegetable?
Why yes, I think we can. And we all know that vegetables are good for us. This morning, I caught …Read More
Monthly Archives: November 2009
Creative ideas for Thanksgiving Leftovers
Ahhhhhh…..I trust that you all are as replete with good food as we are. An exceptionally blessed Thanksgiving is one …Read More
Wondering what to do with that turkey carcass?
Don’t miss the post from Wednesday on how to make the best stock from all those bits and bones! I …Read More
Happy Thanksgiving from the Sisters
If your home is anything like ours, things are already bustling in the kitchen. The aroma of celery and onions …Read More
Homemade Mac and Cheese
It has come to our attention that there are a lot of people for whom Thanksgiving dinner is NOT Thanksgiving …Read More
Green Bean Casserole Reminder
I realized that the one recipe that we haven’t pointed back to yet this year is the traditional Green Bean …Read More
Cranberry relish, cranberry salad, and cranberry chutney
Looking for some last minute ideas for cranberries for your Thanksgiving Dinner table? Here are a few of our favorites: …Read More
Turkey Stock from a Turkey Carcass
What exactly DO I do with a turkey carcass? This was a question I asked for years, right before I …Read More
Help! My turkey is still frozen and it’s Wednesday night!
If you just realized, with enormous panic, that your turkey is still frozen rock hard in the deep freeze and …Read More
How to Whip Whipping Cream
This is probably something that most of you know how to do, but I remember a time when I had …Read More
Pumpkin Pie ideas
I just want to point you back to our favorite Pumpkin Pie recipe and an awesome Pumpkin Cheese cake recipe. …Read More
Is it time to push the Thanksgiving panic button NOW?
That’s a picture of my Thanksgiving turkey–still in the deep freeze, still frozen solid. I’m not big on pushing the …Read More
Is Thanksgiving Ham more your speed?
Although turkey is the traditional Thanksgiving entree, some folks like a baked ham for the holiday. Since stores sell hams …Read More
Very simple, very easy Thanksgiving Table Decorations
I’ll admit right up front that I’m not much for doing a lot of decorating. I can’t ever bring myself …Read More
How to Make Gravy
I’m always surprised by how many people are totally intimidated about making gravy. Making gravy for the Thanksgiving turkey is …Read More
How to Roast a Turkey
It occurred to us that we had no directions for the basic Roasted Turkey that is served at most Thanksgiving …Read More
Rummy Apple Cider Syrup
I’ve been intrigued with recipes I’ve found recently in some of those beautiful cookbooks with lots of pictures, for fruit …Read More
Pannekoeken with Egg-nog, oh MY!
“We should make pannekoeken for breakfast tomorrow morning,” says my husband. It’s Friday night, and Saturday morning breakfast usually is …Read More
Jean’s Delicious Cheesy Potato Casserole
Almost 22 years ago, I met my in-laws for the very first time. Dave had already prepped me for the …Read More
Garlic mashed potatoes
Garlic mashed potatoes are another traditional holiday side dish. I don’t generally freeze this (and I’m not sure if I …Read More
