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Pumpkin and Leek Soup
I’ve made potato and leak soup for years but thought I’d try making it with pumpkin instead. I don’t cook very much with it, except in the weeks before and after Thanksgiving. I guess just seeing pumpkins everywhere inspires me to cook with them. The leak in this soup adds just enough mild “oniony” flavor […]
Continue readingPeanut Brittle Recipe
My husband loves peanut brittle… it’s his favorite kind of candy. I don’t make it very often, but since we’re getting into the Holiday spirit, I thought why not whip up a batch. It’s easy to make, and tastes so much better homemade. Give it a try and let me know how you like it. […]
Continue readingHomemade Cranberry Bread
Do you have some fresh cranberries left from Thanksgiving? Or maybe you were able to grab a bag at the store on sale this week. Why not use them to make this delicious cranberry bread. of course you could also use some frozen and thawed berries or even some dried cranberries that have been plumped […]
Continue readingHoliday Spinach Dip
I like to keep the ingredients for this festive dip on hand in December. I can whip up some dip and serve it with crackers when friends stop by and it’s always a big hit at pot lucks. Of course I also make a batch for Christmas Day. We often get together with our extended […]
Continue readingSausage Stuffing with Apples and Cranberries
We just finished the last of our Thanksgiving Stuffing and I’m already planning on what to make for Christmas this year. Thanksgiving was a traditional “dressing” with cornbread, biscuits, onion and celery. I’m thinking of branching out a bit for Christmas this year and make the following sausage dressing with apples and cranberries. It sounds […]
Continue readingIndian Pudding Recipe
Here is a fun dessert that celebrates Thanksgiving history. Don’t forget to use this opportunity to talk to your kids about the history Native Americans played in the first Thanksgiving while you make this pudding dessert with them. Indian Corn Pudding Recipe Type: Dessert Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 3 hours Total time: 3 […]
Continue readingTraditional Oven Roasted Turkey
November is here and I’m starting to think about Thanksgiving. It’s never to early to start planning for the main attraction which is why I thought I’d share my favorite traditional turkey recipe with you today. It’s simple, but comes out great every single time. The secret to a moist and delicious turkey is the […]
Continue readingBrown And Wild Rice Fruit Mix – Gifts In A Jar
1/2 cup UNCOOKED long grain brown rice 1 Tbsp dried onion flakes 1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes 2 tsp chicken bouillon powder 2 tsp brown sugar, packed 1/2 tsp dried crushed thyme 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 cup UNCOOKED wild rice 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped […]
Continue readingWarm Herbed Mixed Nuts – Gifts In A Jar
1 cup whole pecans 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed or chopped 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 cup whole walnuts Get a pint jar washed and ready, including the lid. You can use a canning jar if you have it, but any pretty jar will […]
Continue readingAmerican Way Dessert Bars
If you’re planning desserts to be served at your Memorial Day or 4th of July picnic, it’s only natural you’ll want to find something with red, white, and blue colored ingredients. Naturally, blueberries and strawberries immediately come to mind. Not only do they fit the bill color-wise, but they’re also in season. When shopping for […]
Continue readingChristmas Ice Cream
A fellow HBHW reader shared this recipe many years ago. She’s from Australia. I’ve made it almost every year since and it’s always been a big hit. Try adding some nuts in addition to the dried fruit for a nice bit of crunch. 1 cup mixed dried fruit 2 cups Port or Sherry 4 pints […]
Continue readingFried Stuffing Nibbles With Cranberry Pesto
6 cups leftover stuffing 2 eggs 2 teaspoons milk 1 cup seasoned fine bread crumbs 1 cup leftover cranberry sauce 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup walnuts oil for frying Put leftover stuffing onto a work surface and firmly pat about 1 inch thick layer, then cut into bite-sized cube shapes, set aside. […]
Continue readingMeatloaf Cupcakes
FOR THE MEATLOAF CUPCAKES: 1 ½ lbs Ground beef 1 Egg, beaten 1 clove Garlic, chopped ½ cup Bread crumbs 2 T Worcestershire sauce ¾ cup Chili sauce (you can use ketchup too) ½ cup Onions, finely chopped ½ cup Carrots, finely chopped ½ cup Mushrooms, finely chopped ½ cup Red pepper, finely chopped ½ […]
Continue readingCheesy Tater Casserole For A Crowd
2 lb. frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (thawed) 1 stick butter or margarine (melted) 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded) 1 cup Gruyere cheese (shredded) 1 cup Ricotta cheese 1 cup sour cream 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup chopped green onions, tops included 1/2 tsp garlic flakes 1/2 tsp onion flakes 1 […]
Continue readingSpirited Corned Beef and Cabbage – Crockpot
3 to 4 pounds corned beef with seasoning pack 2 bay leaves 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 (12 oz) can beer 4 to 6 small gold potatoes, scrubbed and left whole 3 carrots, coarse cut 1 medium onion, quartered 2 ribs celery, coarse cut 1 can chicken broth (more or less) […]
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