If it's Thanksgiving, there is sweet potato pie on many tables. It makes a great dessert all year long too. You only need 1 pound of sweet potatoes for each pie. So much flavor and goodness from one sweet potato! Sweet potato pie has a slightly different taste and texture than pumpkin pie. It gets a honey-like sweetness from the sweet potatoes … [Read more...]
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Fall Colors Trending on My Menu
As we were driving the beautiful Natchez Trace Parkway a few days ago I couldn't help but be affected by the beautiful fall colors. They overwhelm the senses. I started seeing the leaf colors as the colors of foods I know and love. I saw the colors of: cranberries brussels sprouts (the king of vegetables in my book) caramels green … [Read more...]
Apple Pie on a Stick
Some people think this tastes like apple pie without the crust! It's a fantastic dessert that takes almost no time at all. Peel and quarter some apples and thread them on skewers. Spray with cooking spray (like Pam) & sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mix. Grill & enjoy with vanilla ice cream. Or add some caramel sauce for a carameled apple flavor. … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Menus for Nearly Every Situation
Here are recipes for vegetarians, for small gatherings, for a large group in a warm climate, for those who don't like turkey, for those who want to save money, and for those willing to think out of the box. There is even a recipe for a cocktail made with pumpkin!This is from Myscha Theriault with great photos and plenty of links to recipes. … [Read more...]
Make Ahead: Peach Pie Filling
This is a repost, but I wanted to bring it up to the "front page" again. If you have lots of peaches, you can make this peach pie filling & freeze it to use later. Be sure to freeze it in portions that you would use for a single recipe. Otherwise you'd have a big frozen mess, impossible to deal with. Ask me how I know! lolIt's not only good … [Read more...]