Orchard Punch..

This is a punch that my daughter Makayla found. It is a great punch for Thanksgiving...

Orchard Punch

1 32 oz. apple juice

1 32 oz. cranberry juice

1 12 oz. can of frozen concentrated orange juice

1 2-liter Ginger ale 

1 med apple

1 med orange

Mix all ingredients together in a punch bowl or a beverage dispenser. I prefer a beverage dispenser for this punch. Cut the apple and the orange into slices and place in punch. It makes a pretty punch

Coming this evening more Thanksgivng recipes and grocery list.

This evening I will be posting recipes and grocery list for orchard punch, banana pudding and deviled eggs..

What's for dinner..

Nacho Taco Salad. Recipe already posted for you to enjoy..

Thought of the day..

The family is a haven in a heartless world...

Coming Soon...

My Ebook.... Budget Friendly Meal Solutions for working moms..

Coming the week of Thanksgiving...

Grocery list for Dressing, Mac-n-cheese and Mash potatoes...

5 lb bag potatoes
2 can chicken broth
butter
1 8 oz cream cheese
2 cups cheddar cheese
2 cups sharp cheese
garlic powder
onion powder
salt and pepper
milk
8 oz box macaroni noodles
1 lg. can cream
eggs
cornmeal
1 can biscuits
green onions
1 can cream celery soup
1 can cream chicken soup
poultry season
1 chicken breast
flour

Crock Pot Mash Potatoes

These are awesome!!  I made these for Thanksgiving this year to try on everyone. Everyone loved them. There was not even a speck to eat with leftovers. I will be making these from now on at holidays. 

Crock Pot Cheesy Mash Potatoes

5 lbs. potatoes peeled and quartered

1 1/2 c. chicken broth

1/4 c. butter cut into chunks

1 - 8 oz. cream cheese softened

1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

2 tsp. salt 

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/2 to 1 cup warmed milk

Add potatoes to crock pot with broth and butter. Cook 4 to 4 1/2 hours.

Then add all remaining ingredients and mash. Put crock-pot on keep warm until ready to serve. For weekdays you can boil potatoes on stove and add ingredients and mash. These are just as good.

Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

Crock Pot Macaroni And Cheese

8 oz. cooked and drained macaroni noodles

1 lg. can evaporated milk

1 1/2 c. milk

2 c. sharp cheddar cheese

2 c. cheddar cheese

1/4 c. butter

2 eggs

salt and pepper to taste

Cook and drain noodles. Grease sides of crock-pot with butter add all ingredients and stir. I like to save a little of the cheese for on top.  Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 3 to 4 hours.  

Aunt Pauline's dressing..

A good many years ago my mother-in-law asked me to make the dressing for our Thanksgiving dinner. I had never made dressing before in my life.  So I started looking at recipes and this is what I came up with. And needless to say per my family this is a must every Thanksgiving now.

Paulines  Dressing and gravy

1 cake of cornbread crumbled

1 can biscuits cooked and crumbled

1 tbs. butter

1 c. green onions chopped

1 can cream of celery soup

poultry season to taste

salt and pepper to taste

1 can cream chicken soup

1 chicken breast cooked and shredded 

1 can chicken broth

Saute chopped onions in butter until tender.

Mix cornbread,biscuits,soups, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper, shredded chicken together and if not moist enough you can add a little milk. 

Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

gravy

2 boiled eggs chopped

broth from chicken breast 

1/4 cup flour

salt and pepper to taste

Mix the broth, flour, salt and pepper and whisk until thickness is desired. add eggs and chicken last and stir.  

Coming this evening more Thanksgiving recipes and grocery list..

This evening I will be posting dressing and gravy, crockpot mac-n-cheese and mash potatoes.

Whats for dinner...

Pepperoncini meat sandwiches..
 1 roast ( I used a Sirloin) I found on sale
1 jar pepperoncini peppers
 italian seasonings
 garlic salt
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
 water or beef broth

 Season both sides of the roast with italian seasonings and garlic salt. Pour enough water to cover the roast half way. Add worcestershire to water. Pour the jar of pepperoncini peppers with liquid into slow cooker and let cook until roast falls apart. Usually around 5 hours.

Thought of the day,,

Always put yourself in the other's shoes. If you feel that it hurts you, it probably hurts the person too.

Thanksgiving recipes and grocery list continued..

Today I am posting pumpkin pie and Sweet potato casserole. These are a must at the holidays at our house..

 Pumpkin Pie

1 unbaked pie crust
1  15oz can pumpkin
1 can sweet condensed milk
2 eggs
2 teas. Pumpkin pie spice
1/2teas. Salt

Mix together all ingredients until blended. Pour into pie crust and bake 425 for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 for 35 to 40 minutes.

Sweet Potato Casserole...

2 lbs. sweet potato's mashed
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup sweet condensed milk
1 cup  crushed frosted flakes
1/2 chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter
2 tables. Brown sugar

Mix sweet potato's, eggs, 1/4 cup butter, sugar  and sweet condensed milk together. Place in 9x13 baking dish.  Mix brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter and pecans together. Sprinkle on top of sweet potato mixture.Add crushed frosted flakes to top and bake at 350 for 30 minutes..

Grocery list..

1 2 lb. can sweet potato's
Eggs
Sugar
Butter
2 cans Sweeten condensed milk
Frosted flakes
Pecans
Brown sugar
1 15 oz can pumpkin
Pumpkin pie spice
Unbaked pie crust