Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Thanksgiving is here, with Christmas right on its heals. Make this cranberry side dish to serve for both occasions.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
So much cooking to do; so little time. Just because the holidays are on the way doesn’t mean that we receive extra time in our schedules to prepare for them. Life still goes on as do our daily commitments. With some preplanning and cooking some things ahead, you can prepare and serve a Thanksgiving dinner without completely stressing yourself out. You should have planned your menu now. If you plan to serve pie for dessert, it can be made now and then frozen until you need it. Or, you can buy an already frozen pie, like Marie Callender’s pumpkin pie and cook that on Thanksgiving or the day before. Slip it into a glass pie plate, bake it and keep your mouth shut ... I’m just sayin’. Make a squash, or other vegetable, casserole now, freeze it…
Sunday, November 20, 2011
What are some of your favorite holiday recipes? Send them to Acworth@patch.com to earn a feature spot on Patch!
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- Aaron Sewell
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
It’s time for Thanksgiving, my favorite time of the year! Not only do you get to see family, but the food is plentiful and delicious. If your family is anything like mine, there are multiple side dishes to choose from to accompany the all important turkey. Everything from green bean casserole to sweet potato pie has been served at our table and now, I would like to share some fantastic side dish recipes that may become a part of your Thanksgiving tradition. Ingredients Potato Casserole 3 lbs Red potatoes, sliced 1 lb Broccoli, chopped 1 10.75 oz can Cream of chicken 1 cup Sour cream ½ lb Ham, sliced 1 tsp Paprika 1 tsp Black pepper 1 tbsp Kosher salt 1 tsp Garlic powder 1 tsp Basil ½ cup Cheddar cheese, grated ½ cup Asiago, grated ½ cup …
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
How does a normal mother make for the perfect holiday gathering?
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. All of my favorite people and food are gathered together without any of the stress—unless you count road rage, cranky children, nosy relatives, dietary issues and an extremely hectic work schedule. Holiday anxiety when added to a lack of sleep, lack of time and energy, economic difficulties and teenage hormones can quickly transform me into a “mother-on-the-edge”. Thanksgiving and the season of Advent are supposed to put family and our relationships with others at the forefront. Children feel as though the time is passing agonizingly slow, while we adults still struggle to catch our breath from October. As women, we feel the pressure of domestic competitiveness. Magazine covers abound with …
Sunday, November 6, 2011
What's your favorite holiday recipe? Leave the canned pie filling in the pantry—we are doing this for real!
It is not too early for Thanksgiving recipes, and never too early for pumpkin pie! Try the pumpkin pie recipe below, and send your favorite holiday recipe to Acworth@patch.com for a chance to win the "Acworth's Best Holiday Recipe" title and Patch prizes! Ingredients Pie Filling 1 sugar pumpkin 3 eggs 1 egg yolk ½ cup dark brown sugar ½ cup sugar 1 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp Allspice ½ tsp salt 1 12oz can evaporated milk Crust 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour ½ cup butter, cold and cut into small cubes ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup water Process Crust In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. On low speed with the paddle attachment, add the butter and mix until the mixture resembles large crumbs. …
Shirley Purcell
9:23 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2011
I fully agree with all you wrote, Kelly. Sometimes we push ourselves to the point that we just can't wait until the holidays are gone and we can relax. After all, Jesus is the center of this special season and He wants us to worship Him and help those less fortunate. Love our families and friends and nothing else is important. more ›