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[17 Nov 2010 | No Comment | ]
Pumpkin Scones

These scones are the perfect Fall breakfast or great for any holiday celebration. They are easy to make and taste amazing rich. You can always add raisins or dried cranberries to make heartier or white chocolate chips to make them sweeter.

[14 Nov 2010 | No Comment | ]
Pumpkin Muffins

This is a great Fall recipe for pumpkin muffins. I love pumpkin and use it whenever I can. This would be a great addition to a Thanksgiving dinner or even a quick snack for the morning after Thanksgiving before shopping.

[8 Nov 2010 | No Comment | ]
Bacon Vinaigrette Brussel Sprouts and Butternut Squash

I am always looking for new side dishes to serve at holiday dinners or dinner parties. I normally do not care for Brussels Sprouts but this recipe is amazing. The bacon vinaigrette is the right combination of salty, sweet and savory. This is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving dinner.

[20 Oct 2010 | No Comment | ]
Fool Proof Roasted Turkey

This is one the best and easiest turkey recipes I have found. Your prep work and seasoning is done with an easy to make “brine” that can be prepared up to a day in advance and keeps the turkey moist. Whether it is your 1st Thanksgiving or your 30th, this is one you have to try.

[20 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
Roasted Turkey with Madeira Gravy

This a wonderful, easy, step by step roasted turkey recipe, perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. Hope you enjoy!

[4 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]

My good friend, Tina, just emailed me this fabulous and easy biscuit recipe. I love biscuits and was eager to try them. They are so wonderful and just slightly sweet so that you need nothing on them. This is a great Southern side dish that I served with Molasses-Mustard Glazed Pork, but would go beautifully with BBQ Chicken or Chicken Sticks. This would also be a wonderful side dish at Thanksgiving.

[21 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
White Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies

These are the perfect cookies for Fall because of the seasonal pumpkin flavor.  They turn out a beautiful rich golden color and are filled with nutritious pumpkin puree and sweet white chocolate chips.  Perfect for a Halloween party or an alternative to pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Grease cookie sheets.  In a large mixing bowl, beat together:
1 14oz can pumpkin puree
1 cup softened butter
2 cups sugar
Once mixed, add:
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
Beat until fluffy and mixed.  Once combined, add:
3 and 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons baking …

[12 May 2009 | 2 Comments | ]

This recipe makes enough for two 9-inch pie crusts.  This is a great crust for Blueberry Pie.
In a shallow bowl, mix together:
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Add:
6 tablespoons vegetable shortening
6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
Using two knives or a pastry blender, cut the mixture until it resembles crumbs.  Slowly start adding ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, using a fork or pastry blender to combine the mixture.  Continue to to this just until the dry ingredients cling together, but mixture is not too wet.  You could add up to …

[16 Dec 2008 | 3 Comments | ]

My mom recently sent me this recipe, telling me she could could have “eaten twelve of these rolls at a time”. She made these rolls for Thanksgiving and I am making them for Christmas. They are the perfect dinner roll because they can be made ahead of time and look so beautiful because of the all of fresh herbs.
In a large bowl, sprinkle:
1 package of active yeast over
1/4 cup warm water
Let stand about five minutes or until yeast is dissolved and foamy. Stir in:
3 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon …

[20 Nov 2008 | No Comment | ]

This is a wonderful dressing recipe for Thanksgiving. The bacon and biscuits even make it a great leftover for the morning after Thanksgiving.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a baking sheet arrange:
12 already baked biscuits, cut into 1 inch cubes (could be home-made or store bought, baked according to directions)
Toast biscuits until lightly browned, about 15-20 minutes. Set aside. Increase oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet, over medium to high heat, cook:
1 lb bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
Drain all of excess fat …