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Crunchy Pot Pie
More leftovers! Here is a recipe for a crunchy topped pot pie. You could actually use your left over turkey and stuffing to concoct this pie. I like any recipe that uses the word “crunchy”! Crunchy Pot Pie Serves 6 6 oz package of seasoned stuffing ½ lb chicken tenders, cut in 1” chunks ½ cup […]
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Happy Thanksgiving! I am writing this in my bed while my husband is dealing with the turkey and stuffing, which I have pre-prepped, chopped and organized into a gallon sized zip-lock bag to make it easy. Otherwise, I would feel guilty lying in bed! Anyway, here is a way to “jazz” (jazz hands are appropriate […]
Continue ReadingGiblet Gravy
A gravy with depth of flavor… Last year, I posted a recipe for Make Ahead Gravy. Thanks Cara for Reminding me! I am all for anything made in advance. Here is another recipe that I heard on Melinda Lee’s radio show and I decided to try it. Note: If making this well in advance so […]
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Put a little spice in your leftovers…. You don’t have to eat turkey sandwiches after Thanksgiving. Here’s something completely different. I am posting this now so that you can have all the ingredients on hand for the weekend. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:354]
Continue ReadingMini Mac n’ Cheese Muffins
Holiday Hors d’oeuvres… This just seems like the BEST idea. I will be making many of these for all of my holiday parties. You could even add a “dusting” of bacon on the top! Mini Mac n’ Cheese Muffins Makes 48 mini muffins 1 lb small elbow pasta 6 oz butter, divided 4 oz […]
Continue ReadingBubble & Squeak Patties
More Thanksgiving Leftovers…. This recipe was created by Ashley James, Executive Chef at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills. As leftovers go, this sounds really good. I always love bubble and squeak. Bubble and squeak is a traditional English dish made with the shallow-fried leftover vegetables from a roast dinner. The main ingredients are potato and cabbage, but carrots, peas, Brussels sprouts, and other vegetables can be […]
Continue ReadingOatmeal Pancake Mix
The best damn pancakes ever! My friend Barbara makes the best pancakes. No really, the best damn pancakes ever. She makes this dry mix and keeps it in her freezer, then adds the buttermilk and eggs. If you like pancakes, then it’s mandatory to make these, really… Oatmeal Pancake Mix 10 cups of dry mix […]
Continue ReadingTurkey & Cheddar Cheese Bake
Dreaded (by me only) turkey leftovers… So basically, I hate turkey. Here is a way to use up some of your leftover turkey next week. I hope to buy the smallest turkey possible so that there are no leftovers, but that’s just me! Turkey & Cheddar Cheese Bake Serves 8 1¾ cups butter or margarine, […]
Continue ReadingPepper Steaks with Balsamic Onions
Balsamic Onions… I made some steaks last night with balsamic onions. The onions would be good on pork or on a sandwich. Serve it with a baked yam, baby zucchini and your favorite red wine. Pepper Steaks with Balsamic Onions Serves 4 2 Tbs butter 2 Tbs olive oil 2 sweet onions (1½ lb total), […]
Continue ReadingPumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
A weekend away…. We spent the weekend with some of our closest friends who live outside of Paso Robles. They built an amazing house themselves. Every detail is hand-made – cabinets, doors, metal work, etc. It’s really spectacular. The family is incredibly talented! After spending the day touring wineries…. someone had to do it. We […]
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