With Thanksgiving only a few days away, it’s logical to start planning and test running some of your dishes. Whether you’re the host(ess) of the evening (which I’ve never been) or whether you’re simply bringing a dish (that’s me), Sweet Potato Casserole should be on your menu somewhere. In fact, I’ve never been to a Turkey Day feast that didn’t offer sweet potato “something” as a side dish. Last year I made the sinfully sweet and sticky Sweet Potatoes w/Marshmallows and also baked a Sweet Potato Casserole with a sweet topping of brown … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Dessert Menu
November 12, 2012 By 2 Comments
I have the fondest memories congregating en famille on those cool November days. Our Thanksgiving celebrations were usually pot luck style. Since my family is so large, everyone was responsible for a dish, as to not overburden the already gracious hostess. My aunt’s kitchen was always bursting with fall colors and smells wafting from the crowded stove and overworked oven. Her dining room table was cluttered with all sorts of delicious cakes and pies and cookies and brownies. As the afternoon hours ticked away, her kitchen would fill in … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole
November 21, 2011 By 6 Comments
With Thanksgiving only a few days away, it's logical to start planning and cooking from your holiday menu. Whether you're the host(ess) of the evening (which I've never been) or whether you're simply bringing a dish (that's me), Sweet Potato Casserole should be on your hit list. In fact, I've never been to a Turkey Day feast that didn't offer sweet potato "something" as a side dish. I decided to attempt to bake a sinfully sweet Sweet Potato Casserole with a nice struedel-like crumble on top. Lucky for me, I had a meeting Friday at Chelsea … [Read more...]
