Chocolate Pecan Pie, oh my! This is a classic favorite with a few special ingredients, creating a decadent dessert. As if a regular pecan pie isn’t heavenly enough, this version takes it to new heights with the addition of dark chocolate and a little espresso powder to elevate the chocolaty goodness.Continue Reading
Along with the gathering of family and friends around a bountiful table of food and conversation, many take this opportunity to remember their blessings. This short Thanksgiving devotional with Bible verses and tips for giving thanks this day and the year through is a good place to start.
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Do you need to take along something special to a Thanksgiving dinner you are attending? Or want something delicious to serve if you are hosting at home? Bake a loaf of frosted apricot cranberry bread. It is a quick bread and just perfect alongside the turkey and all the trimmings.Continue Reading
As bountiful is the traditional Thanksgiving table with the roasted turkey taking center stage, and an array of savory side dishes playing their supporting role, we still anxiously await the finale of this abundant meal. No matter how stuffed we are, those Thanksgiving desserts are nearly impossible to resist!Continue Reading
Can you create an inviting and elegant Thanksgiving tablescape using disposable items? Absolutely yes! Save a lot of time, extra work and most important of all, enjoy your family and guests. Continue Reading
Looking for a fabulous dessert that folks will love? Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake will make everyone happy! It is a deliciously moist cake topped with gooey caramelized pears. It is a perfect dessert any time but especially for fall!Continue Reading
Baked acorn squash couldn’t be easier. Bake the sliced and seeded squash with salt, pepper, butter, maple syrup and brown sugar, until fork tender. Sprinkle on some chopped, fresh parsley for a lovely autumn side dish.Continue Reading
You’ve got this! Yes, you can confidently host Thanksgiving this year. Even a novice can create a lovely feast with our FREE Thanksgiving for Beginners eBook! Complete with recipes, shopping list and a preparation schedule to help you navigate Thanksgiving dinner and enjoy the day.Continue Reading
I made something for you as we head into the month of November. It is a Count Your Blessings Journal. Use this FREE Printable to jot down those big and little blessings that come our way each day. It is a one-month journal to record daily blessings that are sometimes forgotten in the busyness of life.Continue Reading
The warm hues of autumn are echoed in this golden-orange bowl of butternut squash soup. We have been fluctuating between cool, breezy days and hot, humid summery days. I am happy to see summer end and the gorgeous fall begin.
Giving the title, best to something is often overdone and really just a matter of opinion. I deliberately added the word best to this recipe because I think it is fitting. Bake up a batch of these yummy Pumpkin Bread mini loaves and see if you agree.Continue Reading
Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie is faithfully part of our Thanksgiving day. It is a classic. I have used this recipe from the label of the Libby’s Pumpkin can for years. It is dependable and delicious!Continue Reading
Easy enough for every day ~ Nice enough for company! And perfect for families like mine that like only white meat. Crock Pot Turkey Breast is one of my favorite meals not just because of its convenience, but because it tastes so good!Continue Reading
Old Time Stuffing. I like turkey but my real favorite part of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner isn’t the golden brown bird of Norman Rockwell paintings. It is the sides. I love them all! But stuffing, or as you may call it, filling, is what takes center stage on my plate.Continue Reading
If your gang is anything like mine, they want the same line-up of stars, year after year, on the Thanksgiving buffet table. Not everyone likes everything, but all want their favorite food as part of the cast. So, especially for my husband, this ancient recipe for Harvard beets is included.Continue Reading