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French Onion Soup

After numerous gatherings with lots and lots of food, I often go on what my husband calls a soup binge. Binge really isn’t the right word for it, but it’s true that after holidays I tend to like overly simple meals. Can you blame me? After all that cooking and entertaining and being entertained, it’s time to lighten up a little. Therefore, I offer up this version of French onion soup. Some historians say it was created by King Louis the XIV when he only had margarine and onions on hand. I’ve actually studied French history extensively and I have … Continue reading →

Two Thanksgiving Sides: Grandma Delp’s Pumpkin Casserole and Sweet Potato Casserole

This is a blog directly from the forums. When member QueenAngie asked us what we’re cooking for Thanksgiving dinner this year, a conversation of foods, customs and recipe sharing ensued. Someone asked for a sweet potato casserole recipe and so I thought I’d oblige with my favorite sweet potato casserole. Sweet Potato Casserole You will need: 3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes 2/3 cup white sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup butter, softened Directions: … Continue reading →

Abandon the Pumpkin Pie: A Pumpkin Torte

I mentioned in another blog that I’m not a fan of pumpkin pie. I rarely cook my own Thanksgiving dinner thanks to the in laws but I do end up baking a lot during the holiday season. Consequently, I have quite a collection of desserts that are perfect for Thanksgiving, but move beyond the pumpkin pie. This dessert will have people oohing and aahing over your dessert table because it looks so elegant. It is elegant, but it’s not that hard to put together. Since it’s made from a yellow cake mix, this is one dessert that will make you … Continue reading →

Bring On the Pumpkins: How to Cook with Fresh Pumpkin

I bought my first cans of pumpkin puree yesterday. (This really means that for the first time this season, canned pumpkin was on sale.) Between now and Thanksgiving, I will make approximately 50 pumpkin pies, and sundry other pumpkin things like bread, biscuits, and cookies. I generally use canned pumpkin because it’s easier and it is healthier. (Go figure–the processing of food actually makes it healthier!) However, on occasion I’ll use fresh pumpkin either because it is cheaper or because honestly, I think fresh pumpkin pie tastes better. In any case, if you use fresh pumpkin here is a how … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Appetizers: Pumpkin Soup

Okay, so soup isn’t exactly an appetizer, but you can serve this earlier in the day to your guests. It will hit the spot, especially if Thanksgiving supper is after a game of family football. The great thing about this soup is that it uses canned pumpkin. Canned pumpkin is actually healthier than regular pumpkin as the processing actually adds nutrients to it that aren’t as easily destroyed while cooking. For some reason, the same cannot be said for regular pumpkin so save yourself the time and effort and just buy the can. (You’ll very rarely hear me say that!) … Continue reading →

Families.com 2007 Cookbook ‘A’

The families.com cookbook is organized according to ingredients rather than by type of dish. This way if you have an ingredient on hand, and are wondering what to do with it, or if you want a recipe that uses a specific ingredient, then you can look it up in the cookbook. If you want a certain type of dish. . .use the categories on the right! Acorn Squash Ranchy Breaded Fish and Candied Acorn Squash Adobo seasoning Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Tex Mex Marinade Allspice Chai Spice Cutouts Spicy Mixed Nuts Oatmeal Waffles with Homemade Apple Butter Healthy Pumpkin Brownies … Continue reading →

Top 5 Resources for Today: November 11, 2007

Welcome to today’s edition of Top 5 Resources. Today’s theme is Thanksgiving. Albeit a little early, I thought I would post this before Thanksgiving so that you have time to pull things together. If there is any theme that you’d like resources for, please feel free to let me know. Remember too, that any websites listed were child appropriate and family friendly at the time this was written. However, due to the constantly changing nature of the internet, it is always advisable to check out a site before letting your little ones lose on it. #1. The History Channel These … Continue reading →