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Monday, November 29, 2021
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Monday, November 22, 2021
10 Easy Thanksgiving Desserts
Ingredients
- 1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Cream cheese frosting or whipped cream
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, combine the dry cake mix, eggs, pumpkin, water, oil, pudding mix, and cinnamon. Beat at medium speed for 5 minutes. Stir in pecans.
- 2. Pour into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost cake or serve with whipped cream.
- Easy Apple Cake Recipe
- Ingredients
- 1-3/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1-1/4 cups whipped topping
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda; gradually beat into the sugar mixture until blended. Fold in apples and walnuts.
- Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped topping.
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
- Additional miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional
Directions
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the pumpkin, marshmallows and chips. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 20-30 seconds longer or until marshmallows are melted and the mixture is smooth, stirring every 15 seconds. Cool to room temperature, stirring several times.
- Fold whipped topping into pumpkin mixture. Spoon into crust. Garnish with the additional topping and miniature chips if desired. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups finely crushed gingersnaps (about 40 cookies)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 3 cups cold milk
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) of instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 2-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 cups whipped topping
- Additional whipped topping, optional
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine gingersnap crumbs and butter; press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and milk until smooth. Spread over the crust. In another large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 1 minute. Add pumpkin and pie spice; whisk until well blended.
- Fold in whipped topping. Spread over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
- 2 sheets refrigerated pie crust
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, mix marmalade, sugar, and flour; stir in cranberries.
- Unroll 1 pie crust onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon half of the cranberry mixture over the crust to within 2 in. of the edge. Fold edge over filling, pleating as you go and leaving a 5-in. opening in the center. Brush the folded crust with egg white; sprinkle with half of the coarse sugar. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Bake 18-22 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly. Transfer tarts to wire racks to cool.
- 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup chopped peanuts
- In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir in butter. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press the remaining mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
- In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt caramels with cream, stirring often. Sprinkle chocolate chips and peanuts over the crust; top with caramel mixture. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1-3/4 cups cold milk
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1/3 cup instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 12 to 16 pecan halves
Directions
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Spoon into crust. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- In a bowl, whisk the milk, vanilla, and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spoon over the pecans. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Top with whipped cream and pecan halves.
- 5 cups sliced peeled tart
apples (about 4 medium)
- 1
cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar,
divided
- 2
teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 1
teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2
cup butter, softened
- 3
large eggs, room temperature
- 1
can (15 ounces) pumpkin
- 2
cups all-purpose flour
- 2
teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2
teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4
teaspoon salt
- Chopped
pecans, optional
- Vanilla
ice cream or whipped cream
- In a 4- or 5-qt. greased slow cooker, combine apples, cranberries, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and vanilla.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pumpkin. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and the remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon; beat into pumpkin mixture.
- Spread over apple mixture. If desired, sprinkle with pecans. Cook, covered, on high until apple mixture is bubbling around edges and cake is set about 4 hours. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Pumpkin Delight Magic Bars Recipe
- Ingredients
- 1 package (11 ounces) vanilla wafers
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup white baking chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place wafers in a food processor; pulse until coarse crumbs form. Drizzle with melted butter; pulse until blended. Press into the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, milk, and pie spice until smooth. Beat in pumpkin; stir in cranberries. Pour over the crust. Layer with coconut, baking chips, and pecans.
- Bake 45-55 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in a pan on a wire rack 10 minutes.
- Loosen sides from the pan with a knife; cool completely. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
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Ingredients
- 1roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough or 1 package (16 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Ready To Bake!™ Sugar Cookie Dough (24 Count)
- 2/3cup chocolate creamy frosting (from 16 oz container)
- Candy corn
- Orange decorating icing
- M&M's® Minis™ chocolate candy
- Black decorating gel
Steps
- 1Bake cookies as directed on a roll or package. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
- 2Spoon chocolate frosting into a 1-quart freezer storage bag; seal the bag. Cut off the tiny bottom corner of the bag. On each cookie, pipe frosting on the outer edge of half of the cookie. Arrange candy corn over frosting for feathers.
- 3Pipe orange icing onto each cookie to resemble a turkey face and feet. Use orange icing to attach baking bits to the turkey face for eyes. Pipe black gel on baking bits for centers of eyes.
Keep it sassy,
Kelly
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Monday, November 15, 2021
Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
Thanksgiving is around the corner and what better time to try new side dishes for your holiday dinner. If your family is like most, they like to have the same dishes every year. I guess if it works don't fix it, right? Maybe this year you can sneak in a new side dish and it may become one of the favorites.
Here are several side dish recipes you may want to try this year.
Cranberry sauce is a must on my table and I usually buy the canned sauce but maybe this year I will make this no-fuss recipe.
Ingredients 8 servings
- 1 pkg (12 oz.) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 seedless orange, peeled and sectioned
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 Cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in 4-quart slow cooker. Cover.
- Cook 3 hours on HIGH, stirring every hour. Uncover. Stir well.
- Cook, uncovered, 30 to 45 minutes longer on HIGH or until slightly thickened.
- 6 slices bacon, cut 1/2" thick
- 2 1/4 lb. russet potatoes (about 4), scrubbed clean and cut into 1" chunks
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 oz. cream cheese, at room temp
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- nonstick cooking spray
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and spray a 3-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Cook the bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and crispy, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings.
- Put the potatoes into the prepared casserole dish. Toss with the reserved 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast until the potatoes are soft and begin to brown, about 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix together the cream cheese and 1 cup Cheddar in a bowl until well combined. Dollop over the potatoes, then sprinkle with the remaining cup Cheddar and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the potatoes are completely cooked through when poked with a knife, 13 to 15 minutes.
- Dollop the sour cream evenly over the casserole and sprinkle with the scallions and bacon pieces.
Raisin-Studded Apple Stuffing
- 1 cup raisins
- 1-1/2 cups orange juice, divided
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup butter, cubed, divided
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 1 package (14 ounces) crushed herb-seasoned stuffing
- 4 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring raisins and 1 cup orange juice to a boil. Remove from the heat; set aside (do not drain).
- In a skillet, saute celery and onion in 1/2 cup butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl.
- In the same skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
- Add the sausage, stuffing, apples, pecans, remaining orange juice, and reserved raisins to the celery mixture.
- In a saucepan, melt the remaining butter; add broth, thyme, and pepper. Pour over the stuffing mixture; mix well.
- Place in 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Cover and bake at 325° for 1 hour.
- Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Refrigerate any leftovers.
- 10 cups frozen corn (about 50 ounces), thawed
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until heated through.
- Stir just before serving.
- Sprinkle with bacon and green onions.
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
Monday, November 8, 2021
Veteran's Day 2021 Free or Discounted Meals
HAPPY VETERANS DAY 2021
Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, is a tribute to military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
We would like to say thank you to all those that have served and are still serving in the military. We wouldn't be the country we are today without you.
Our parents were U.S. Marines and our father served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. We are a proud military family as we have many family members that have served and are still in the service. THANK YOU!!
We thought we would share with you FREE Meals or discounts off meals for veterans. Please pass this along to all your family and friends.
2021 Free Meals for Veterans
Get a free coffee or Big Gulp on Veterans Day. Download the 7-eleven app and sign in or register.
Veterans and active-duty military can select a free meal from a limited menu on Veterans Day. Proof of service required.
On Veterans Day, all service members can enjoy a complimentary entrée up to $14.95, plus a free Dr Pepper by presenting a military ID or proof of service.
Bob Evans Restaurants are offering free select menu items to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day.
All veterans and active-duty military personnel can choose a complimentary meal from a select menu on Veterans Day.
Free adult buffet with valid active-duty or retired military ID on Veterans Day.
During military family appreciation month, Cracker Barrel will offer in-store specials on Veterans Day for military veterans and promotions throughout November to support military families in partnership with Operation Homefront. On Veterans Day, veterans can receive a free slice of double fudge Coca-Cola cake with their meal.
All active, non-active or retired military personnel at all participating Denny’s restaurants nationwide will receive a free build-your-own grand slam breakfast on Veterans Day 5 a.m.-noon. Diners must show ID to receive this offer.
Free pulled pork classic sandwich is available this Veterans Day. To redeem in-store, veterans and current military personnel must present a military ID or valid proof of service.
On Veterans Day, veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free donut at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide, no purchase necessary.
On Veterans Day, receive a card for a free Freddy’s Original Double combo meal. Card is valid through November 30th.
IHOP offers military members after identifying military ID a military discount up to 20% discount at most locations that may be varied from location to location. The restaurant also offers free red, white and blue pancakes on IHOP Veterans Day 2021 promotion. All active duty and veterans are invited to come in and enjoy free red, white and blue Pancakes on Veterans Day, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Ikea
Enjoy a free meal at Ikea on Veterans Day. Military ID required.
On Veterans Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., veterans and active military members can receive a free lunch combo, which features four slices of Little Caesars popular Detroit-style deep-dish pizza, paired with a 20-ounce Pepsi product.
Logan’s Roadhouse
On Veterans Day, all active-duty and retired U.S. military personnel are invited to enjoy a free meal from the American roadhouse menu in honor of Veterans Day. This offer is available 3 p.m.-6 p.m. at all Logan’s Roadhouse restaurants nationwide.
Mission BBQ
Veterans and active duty will receive a free sandwich on Veterans Day.
On Veterans Day, to thank veterans, active-duty military and reservists, Red Lobster will offer a free appetizer or dessert from its select Veterans Day menu. To receive the offer, show a valid military ID.
Red Robin
Veterans and active military who are Red Robin Royalty members can redeem their free tavern double burger with steak fries any time between Nov. 11 and Nov. 14 for dine-in or to go. The offer will be automatically uploaded to your dashboard.
Shane’s Rib Shack
Military personnel and veterans will receive a free sandwich combo meal at participating Shane’s Rib Shack locations. Offer valid Nov. 11-Nov. 13.
Sheetz
On Veterans Day, veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free 6-inch turkey sub and a regular-size fountain drink at any location.
Shoney’s
Shoney’s says thank you to America’s heroes by offering a free all-you-care-to-eat breakfast to all veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day until 11 a.m.
Starbucks
On Veterans Day, active-duty service members, Reservists, veterans and military spouses are invited to enjoy a free tall (12-ounce) hot brewed coffee.
TCBY
First six-ounces are free for veterans and active military on Veterans Day.
Texas Roadhouse
Is handing out vouchers for a free meal to all veterans and active-duty military 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Veterans Day. Vouchers will be distributed in the parking lots at Texas Roadhouse locations.
This is just a few of the many restaurants offerings free meals or discounts off of meals. For more discounts, check out Military Benefits.
Stay safe & sassy!
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