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Creamy Mashed Potatoes PREP TIME: 1 Hours DIFFICULTY: Easy COOK TIME: 30 Minutes SERVINGS: 10 Servings INGREDIENTS 5 pounds  Russet Or Yukon Gold Potatoes 3/4 cups  Butter 1 package  (8 Oz.) Cream Cheese, Softened 1/2 cup  (to 3/4 Cups) Half-and-Half 1/2 teaspoon  (to 1 Teaspoon) Lawry's Seasoned Salt 1/2 teaspoon  (to 1 Teaspoon) Black Pepper INSTRUCTIONS Peel and cut the potatoes into pieces that are generally the same size. Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and add the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 to 35 minutes. When they’re cooked through, the fork should easily slide into the potatoes with no resistance, and the potatoes should almost, but not totally, fall apart. Drain the potatoes in a large colander. When the potatoes have finished draining, place them back into the dry pot and put the pot on the stove. Mash the potatoes over low heat, allowing all the steam to escape, before adding in...

This stuffing is my favorite! I often will add a diced apple with the veggies too. I learned that tip from my mother-in-law.   Basic Thanksgiving Dressing PREP TIME: 24 Hours DIFFICULTY: Easy COOK TIME: 45 Minutes SERVINGS: 18 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 loaf  Cornbread (see My Skillet Cornbread Recipe) 1 loaf  Italian Bread, Such As Ciabatta 1 loaf  French Bread 1 whole  Large Onion Or 2 Medium Onions, Diced 5 stalks  Celery, Diced 1/2 bunch  Parsley, Chopped 1/2 cup  (1 Stick) Butter 6 cups  Low-sodium Chicken Broth, More If Needed For Moisture 1/2 teaspoon  Dried Basil 1/2 teaspoon  Ground Thyme 1 Tablespoon  Fresh Rosemary, Finely Minced   Salt And Pepper INSTRUCTIONS Cut all the bread into 1-inch cubes and lay them out on sheet pans. Cover with a dish towel and let them dry out for 24-48 hours until they're dry and crisp. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the o...

We made this for the first time during Thanksgiving week 2017. Avery and I were reading Cranberry Thanksgiving  as our homeschool book for the week and a main character makes her famous cranberry bread for Thanksgiving. We made this instead! What a delicious, moist cake and so beautiful! INGREDIENTS For the cake:  12 tbsp. (6 oz.) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 2½ cups all-purpose flour 2½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1½ cups granulated sugar Zest and juice of 2 lemons, divided 1½ tsp. vanilla extract 3 large eggs ¾ cup buttermilk For the glaze:  1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1½ tbsp. lemon juice DIRECTIONS 01 Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Grease a bundt pan with butter. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the bottom of the pan, then layer the cranberries over the sugar. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; wh...

Christmas 2016 We started making this during the winter of 2016-2017. Everyone agrees its the best! It is easy to halve and especially good with whipped cream and sprinkles, or with a splash of peppermint schnapps.  Ingredients 2 (14 oz) cans of sweetened condensed milk 2 (12 oz) bags of semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 gallon of milk (I used 2%) 1 teaspoon vanilla Marshmallows and candy canes to garnish, optional For easy clean up, use a slow cooker liner.   In your slow cooker, layer in your sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. Turn slow cooker to high and stir every 15 minutes for the first 30 minutes (this will help it melt faster).  Once your chocolate chips have melted, whisk in your milk and vanilla.  Cover and continue to cook on high as you serve this cocoa for the next 3 to 4 hours.  Continue to stir periodically.  Garnish with marshmallows and candy canes if you like. Source: Mix and Match Mama

This casserole has become my go-to recipe for special occasions! Baked French Toast PREP TIME: 15 Minutes DIFFICULTY: Easy COOK TIME: 1 Hours SERVINGS: 12 Servings INGREDIENTS   FOR THE FRENCH TOAST: 1 loaf  Crusty Sourdough Or French Bread 8 whole  Eggs 2 cups  Whole Milk 1/2 cup  Whipping (heavy) Cream 3/4 cups  Sugar 2 Tablespoons  Vanilla Extract   FOR THE TOPPING: 1/2 cup  All-purpose Flour 1/2 cup  Firmly Packed Brown Sugar 1 teaspoon  Cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon  Salt 1 pinch  Nutmeg (optional) 1 stick  Cold Butter, Cut Into Pieces   Fresh Fruit (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with butter. Tear bread into chunks (or cut into cubes) and evenly distribute in the pan. In a medium sized bowl mix together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla. Pour evenly over the bread. Cover tightly and store in the fridge for several hours or...

Apple Peanut Butter Delights PREP TIME: 5 Minutes DIFFICULTY: Easy COOK TIME: 15 Minutes SERVINGS: 12 Servings INGREDIENTS 6 whole  Whole Wheat English Muffins, Split 1 cup  Creamy Peanut Butter 2 whole  Apples, Cut Into Thin Slices 1/2 cup  Sugar 2 teaspoons  Ground Cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Spread each English muffin half with about 1 tablespoon peanut butter. Lay slices of apple on top, overlapping and stacking a few. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle a teaspoon or two over each English muffin half.  Bake them for 10 minutes, then broil (watch them constantly!) until the top is nice and bubbly and starting to caramelize. (You can sprinkle on a little more cinnamon sugar after the initial 10 minutes of baking if you want to add a little more!) Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then serve! Recipe and Photo Source: Pioneer Woman