From the monthly archives:

November 2009

Hashbrown Casserole

November 30, 2009

This casserole is a crowd favorite! It is easy to make and delicious with just about any meal. My brothers say that there is never enough. Most of the time I double the recipe (when it’s not just for 2 people) just so there are some leftovers that I can send in Prince Charming’s lunch. [...]

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How Does Your Salad Grow?

November 30, 2009

I love making salads! But, you must know that it has not always been this way. Throughout my childhood and teenage years, it was my job to make a salad for dinner. Ugh. I got SO tired of making salads, but Mom still made me do it because I did “such a good job.” I [...]

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Festive Pepper Jelly Spread

November 30, 2009

This appetizer is both festive in color and in taste. The flavor is a good “different” which mixes sweet, spicy and cheesy. I made this spread for an after-church get together last night. I remembered to take a photo when there was just a little bit left, but that might give you a little hint [...]

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes

November 30, 2009

As far back as I can remember, Sweet Potato Casserole has been a staple at family gatherings around the holidays — particularly for Thanksgiving. A few days ago I was browsing through recipes on BettyCrocker.com and I found a recipe for Sweet Potatoes in the Crockpot! After I read through the ingredients, I was sold! [...]

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Yummy Chocolate Milk Whip

November 29, 2009

I love the holiday season — family time, parties, shopping, giving, visiting and oh yeah, eating! I’m always looking for new ideas for entertaining (to avoid the “repetitive rut”), so the Bloggy Progressive Dinner couldn’t have come at a better time! I’m excited about finding some wonderful inspiration! Won’t you make yourself at home while [...]

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Giving Challenge Update – Week 4

November 28, 2009

Wow! This amazing month is quickly coming to a close. Wasn’t it just summer?! It has been such a pleasure to give every day this month. We haven’t seen many “tangible” things given back to us, but (SO much more than that) our lives are changed. We are more thoughtful and less selfish. We are [...]

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