Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole Thanksgiving Menu Plan Monday

Thanksgiving week is finally here! Two out of three girls are out of school for the entire week. The youngest will be done on Tuesday. I love the little breaks because we get to see the girls around the house, a tad bit more. How about your kids? Here is a yummy traditional pineapple sweet potato recipe and Thanksgiving Menu plan ideas. Have a great week with your family and friends.

This is a sweet and savory recipe from my side of the family. I do not make it very often but it goes great with turkey or chicken. This is great for Thanksgiving because of the turkey. This is also perfect to make the day after any holiday meal if you have leftover sweet potatoes.

Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

1 pre-boiled or pre-baked large sweet potato, mashed
2 cans chunky pineapple, drained

6 Tablespoons flour
1 cup sugar
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1-Drain pineapple (save the juice) and add to a bowl with the sweet potato. Mix together.

2-In another bowl combine flour, sugar and stir in 2 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice - drink the rest!

3-Add the flour mixture to the pineapple mixture.

4-Stir in the cheese.

5-Add all to a buttered casserole dish.

6-Make topping below and then bake.

Topping

Ingredients

3 cups crushed cracker
1 stick melted, butter

Directions

1-Add crushed crackers on top of casserole. 

2-Melt butter and pour on top of crackers.

3-Bake 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Thanksgiving Week Menu Plan

Monday- Chicken Veggie Thai Soup 

Tuesday-Leftover soup and grilled cheese sandwiches

Wednesday-Fiesta Burgers and a salad

Thursday-

Our current Thanksgiving meal traditions include:

*Grandma B's Punch, stuffing which is called Potato Dressing, and White Turkey cut-out cookies 

*My traditional New Orleans Fried Turkey (there are a lot of recipes for this but all are basically the same), Mirliton Crawfish Casserole and Sweet Potato Praline Casserole, Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole

*Chocolate Chip Pie (Kentucky Derby Pie), Brownie Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake,Lemon pie with or without meringue and Rhubarb pie 

*Mashed potatoes, crockpot sweet potatoes, homemade orange cranberry sauce, almond green beans, turkey shaped veggie tray, rolls and butter shaped as a turkey. (the poor turkey butter gets decapitated)

Friday - Leftovers

Saturday-Turkey French Onion Soup (recipe and tasty photos coming this week)

Sunday-Leftovers

I hope you enjoy my Menu Planning Monday ideas. Feel free to go through the recipe box for other options. I don't know about you but I do find Dinner time menu planning easier in the fall because you can use your crockpot more!  I've linked up at OrgJunkie's Menu Plan Monday but not hosting my weekly link party until after the Holidays!  

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Thanksgiving Trail Mix {Thanksgiving Appetizers}

Thanksgiving is one of our most family favorite holidays. It is filled with family, food and fun just like the theme of my blog! We always celebrate Thanksgiving with my hubby's family so each year we eat our family traditional foods and well as adding in new tasty holiday recipes. We love Thanksgiving Snacks and Thanksgiving Appetizers just about as much as we love the main Thanksgiving Dinner! How about your family? How do you celebrate Thanksgiving?

Here is a super easy and tasty Thanksgiving snack that can be made to be given away or have siting around for everyone to munch on. I think this one is perfect the way it is made but you can add anything you want to it!

Giving Thanks Thanksgiving Trail Mix

Ingredients

1 box of Cheese its
1 bag of Bugles (love how these are shaped like cornucopias)
1 bag Autumn or Fall Harvest Mix Candy
1 bag Fall M & Ms
1 bag of pretzel sticks
1 package Ranch dry dressing mix

Directions

1- In a large bowl, add all the ingredients and toss.
2-Serve in smaller containers.

Kitchen Note

Remember to substitute any of the above for your family favorites! Nuts, raisins and Craisins go well in this, too!

More Thanksgiving Snacks and Thanksgiving Appetizers

Buffalo Chicken Dip
Cocktail Meatballs and Wieners
Thanksgiving Day Menu and Recipes
Turkey Veggie Tray ideas on Pinterest
Top 10 Thanksgiving Crafts & Recipes
Chocolate Chip Dip
Robert's Corn Dip
Phyllo Wrapped Baked Brie with Red Pepper Compote
Super Quick Pumpkin Dip
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

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Thanksgiving Menu Plan and Menu Plan Monday

Happy Monday for those who are reading this today! Menu planning is a must in my house. It helps me save money, save time and save me from going totally gray! With 3 very busy teens I like to have food available for them to eat when they can. Half the time that means someone will eat it later in the evening or pack it up for lunch the next day. Either way I love to cook for my family and here is a menu for you to get some ideas. I'm also sharing my Thanksgiving Menu and links to recipes.

Our current Thanksgiving meal traditions include:

*Grandma B's Punch, stuffing which is called Potato Dressing, and White Turkey cut-out cookies 

*My traditional New Orleans Fried Turkey (there are a lot of recipes for this but all are basically the same), Mirliton Crawfish Casserole and Sweet Potato Praline Casserole

*Chocolate Chip Pie (Kentucky Derby Pie), Brownie Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Lemon pie with or without meringue and Rhubarb pie 

*Mashed potatoes, crockpot sweet potatoes, homemade orange cranberry sauce, almond green beans, turkey shaped veggie tray, rolls and butter shaped as a turkey. (the poor turkey butter gets decapitated)

*Yummy wines

I hope you enjoy my Menu Planning Monday ideas. Feel free to go through the recipe box for other options. I don't know about you but I do find Dinner time menu planning easier in the fall because you can use your crockpot more!  I've linked up at OrgJunkie's Menu Plan Monday but not hosting my weekly link party until after the Holidays!  

Monday-Busy Day Lasagna and a salad.
Tuesday-French Onion Pork Loin Roast and Mom's Cheesy Potatoes, green beans
Wednesday - BLT Pizza and leftovers
Thursday- Beef and Snow Pea Stir Fry, "Veggie Fried Rice" (not fried but so tasty) and Crab Rangoons
Friday - Pizza Soup
Saturday - Apple Stuffed French Toast, bacon

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Let's talk Turkey and Thanksgiving #BakingADifference #sponsor

Today I'll be chatting at a sponsored event as @SusieQTpies at the Thanksgiving #BakingADifference Twitter Party from 1-2 PM EST with +Mom Central and I hope you join in the fun! I love cooking and talking cooking and can't wait for this fun twitter party today. "Food is love and love is food" is something a wise Italian lady that I love shared with me and it is so true. When you cook and share you give love. Thanksgiving is that time to cook, share and give love to those around you.

Here is the full scoop:

Join in the chat about delicious Thanksgiving recipes, especially baked goods using ACH products, Karo Syrup and Fleischmann’s Yeast. Also, help support the No Kid Hungry #BakingADifference program by sharing with us your twists on the classic holiday recipes, such as pecan pie.

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Time: 1 - 2 PM EST
Moderator: @MomCentral
Brand Participants: @BakeSale4NKH and@NoKidHungry
Hashtag: #BakingADifference
Prizes: 2 pre-party winners and 6 party winners will be randomly selected to receive a $50 gift code.

More Thanksgiving

• Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipes
• Thanksgiving Recipes, Crafts & Activities
• Thanksgiving Turkey Veggie Trays
• Turkey Cupcakes - dinner time
• Family Favorite Thanksgiving Traditions
• Thanksgiving Emergenc Rescue Tips

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Turkey Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

When my girls were little we would make turkey hands for Thanksgiving. On their traced hands we would write things that they were thankful for. Now my girls are 14-19 and I those are some of my cherished memories of Thanksgiving.

Today I'm featuring guest crafter, Allison M. She is a sweet young teacher who I love and respect. Here is what Allison has to say about this craft project for her class.

"This is my November Family Project for my preschool class. Each month I put together some supplies and direction for a project and send it home with the kids."

What a great idea, Allison!

Let's Give Thanks Turkey

Project supplies

Construction paper or cardstock

Jiggle eyes

Scissors

Glue Stick

Pen

Directions

Trace kids hand on tan or brown construction paper. Cut out.

Cut out a red gobble and two little humps for the feet.

Cut out 5 feather shapes for each finger in red, orange, yellow or brown paper.

Ask the kids what they are thankful for and write on the feathers.

Write... What I'm Thankful for on front of hand.

Glue to each finger. 

Glue on gobble, feet and eyes.

Turn over project and add date and name to the project.

Do this for the entire family!

More Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

Turkey Veggie Tray ideas on Pinterest
Top 10 Thanksgiving Crafts & Recipes
25 Thanksgiving Activities for Preschoolers - Kids Activities Blog

Toilet Paper Roll Turkey Craft - A Spotted Pony

Craft Stick Turkey - Formula Mom

Maple Leaf Turkey Craft - Almost Unschoolers

Clothes Pin Turkey Craft - Giggles Galore

Thanksgiving Printables Galore! - Kids Can Have Fun

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Thanksgiving Rescue Tips {Cooking Emergency 411}

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you ran out of an ingredient and needed a quick and clever substitute for your cooking emergency? I know that has happened to me many times. I have learned kitchen short cuts & substitutions over the years that have saved me numerous times! Enjoy this list of cooking emergency 411 tips. I hope you never need them but some of them are really handy and practical.

Here is a guest article with some of these rescue tips to help when preparing that Thanksgiving dinner!

Thanksgiving Rescue Tips

Cooking Emergency 411:

1 cup honey = 1 1/4 cups sugar + 1/4 cup liquid 1 cup whole milk = 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water
1 tsp. lemon juice = 1/2 tsp. vinegar
1 cup butter = 1 cup margarine or 7/8 cup vegetable oil
1 cup yogurt = 1 cup buttermilk
1 Tbsp. flour (for thickening) = 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch or 2 tsps. quick-cooking tapioca
1 cup buttermilk = 1 or 2 Tbsps. lemon juice or or vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 cup
1 Tbsp. fresh herbs = 1 tsp. dried herbs
1 square unsweetened chocolate = 3 Tbsp. cocoa plus 1 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. baking powder = 1/3 tsp. baking soda plus 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 cup all-purpose flour = 1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup brown sugar = 1 cup white sugar plus 2 Tbsp. molasses
1 egg = 1 heaping Tbsp. soy flour plus 1 Tbsp. water
1 cup self-rising flour = 1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tablespoon of dried minced onion = 1/4 cup raw minced onion

Guest article provided by WearEver Pure Living. 

More Thanksgiving Snacks and Thanksgiving Appetizers

Buffalo Chicken Dip
Cocktail Meatballs and Wieners
Thanksgiving Day Menu and Recipes
Turkey Veggie Tray ideas on Pinterest
Top 10 Thanksgiving Crafts & Recipes
Chocolate Chip Dip
Robert's Corn Dip
Phyllo Wrapped Baked Brie with Red Pepper Compote
Super Quick Pumpkin Dip
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

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Thanksgiving Turkey Veggie Trays

I love creating fun veggies trays. I always put out a good presentation but have NEVER created an actual veggie tray that looks like a turkey! This year I'm going to create one similar from the awesome recipe ideas below with my 3 nieces! Which one should I make? What are some of your favorite vegetable recipes for the holidays?

These 3 veggie turkey's are on my Feelin' Like Fall Pinterest Board. I'd love for you to stop over and check out the board. Feel free to link up anything you want in the below linky. 

#1 Turkey Veggie Tray

#2 Turkey Veggie Tray

#3 Thanksgiving Veggie Tray

#4 Feelin' Like Fall

Please follow my boards on Pinterest- SusieQTpies Scraps of Life and leave a comment below that you are following so I can make sure to follow back!! 

What are some of your favorite veggies for Thanksgiving? Share below and if you have a link share so that I can come check out your links.

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Family Favorite Recipe Turkey Cupcakes

Are your kids picky eaters? Sometimes all it takes is a little fun and a festive presentation to make mealtime a hit! My family loves ground turkey and so I do use it to make meatloaf. Instead of a boring meatloaf get creative and do the unexpected! Try this creative and healthy take on turkey from Nueva Cocina. Who can pass up a mini turkey cupcake? 

Nueva Cocina features an assortment of spicy seasonings, scrumptious soups and irresistible rices.  These quick and easy-to-cook authentic Latin products are 100% natural, free of MSG, and lower in sodium than most other brands. This bold and flavorful line offers fourteen vegetarian and fifteen gluten-free options.

NUEVA COCINA TURKEY PICADILLO CUPCAKES

Ingredients 

1 lb. of ground turkey

1 package of Nueva Cocina^® Picadillo Seasoning

1 teaspoon of olive oil

½ 8-oz can of tomato sauce

1 egg white

2 tablespoons of unseasoned bread crumbs

Mashed potatoes of your liking

One 6-cupcake baking tray

Cranberries or Raisins

Makes 6 cupcakes

Directions

1- Mix the ground turkey (uncooked) with Nueva Cocina^® Picadillo seasoning, egg white, bread crumbs, and tomato sauce in a bowl until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

2-Fully fill each of the six slightly greased cupcake holders in the tray with the mixture.

3-Bake in a pre-heated 400-degree oven for 15 minutes, loosely covered with aluminum paper.

4-Take off the aluminum paper and continue to bake for another 5 minutes until the top is browned.

5-Let cool for 5 minutes once out of the oven or until they can be handled with bare hands.

6-“Frost” with your favorite mashed potatoes and place raisins or cranberries on top for decoration and added flavor.

Thanks to  Nueva Cocina Foods, Inc. for providing the guest recipe! www.nuevacocinca.com

More Family Favorite Recipes

MYOP (Make Your Own Pizza) Night 
Crustless Pizza ideas
Homemade Honey Pizza Crust
Potato Pizza Crust
Mummy Faced Pizza
BLT Pizza
Cheesy Bacon Calzone
Easy Honey BBQ Chicken Pizza

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Black Friday Early Bird Deals

Forget Black Friday. Major merchants are racing to see who can open earliest on Black Thursday.
Kmart has taken the lead this year, opening at 6 a.m. Thanksgiving Day. Toys R Us pulls into second place with a start time of 9 p.m., one hour earlier than 2010. Walmart takes third, opening at 10 p.m. on Turkey Day.

Doesn't anybody "Respect the Bird" anymore?

For those willing to brave crowds on a turkey-filled stomach or rise well before dawn, here is a list of opening hours for 15 major merchants, along with a special deal each is offering. Keep in mind that hours are subject to change and some states don't allow stores to open on Thanksgiving Day. For a comprehensive guide to Black Friday store openings and hours, check out CouponSherpa.com.

Ace Hardware - Midnight Friday
Enter to win a Craftsman 5-drawer Tool Center.
A.C. Moore - 5 a.m. Friday
Free $10 gift card to the first 50 customers.
Bealls - Midnight Friday
First 100 customers per store have a chance to win an iPad2, $250 gift card or $5 Bealls Bucks.
Best Buy - Midnight Friday
Best Buy will distribute entry tickets up to two hours before midnight.
Half Price Books - 7 a.m. Friday
First 100 people per store receive a tote bag and $5 gift card.
JCPenney - 4 a.m. Friday
Free collectible Disney snow globe, while supplies last.
Kmart - 6 a.m. Thanksgiving
Earn 20 bonus points for every $1 spent (twice the normal amount).
Macy's - 4 a.m. Friday
Shop online all day Thanksgiving.
Office Max - 6 a.m. Friday
Save $15 on a $100 VISA or MasterCard gift card.
Kohl's - Midnight Friday
Receive $15 Kohl's cash for every $50 you spend, through Nov. 27, with coupon from Black Friday flier.
Old Navy - 9 a.m. Thanksgiving and midnight Friday
Free Kodak Easyshare Sport waterproof digital camera bundle with $40 purchase (while supplies last).
Rite Aid - 7 a.m. Thanksgiving (at select stores) through 11:59 p.m. Friday
$10 reward when you buy a $50 Home Improvement gift card.
Sears - 4 a.m. Friday
Pick up a Real Deal Coupon Book with over $3,000 in savings that start Nov. 27 (while quantities last).
Sports Authority - 5 a.m. Friday
First 80 people in line at each Sports Authority receive Bonus Bucks valued between $10 and $500.
Target - Midnight to 11 p.m. Friday
Learn about unadvertised deals by texting "MORE TVs" to "Target."


CouponSherpa.com is one of four websites operating under the brand name The Frugals and is dedicated to helping consumers save money and live more frugally. They provided all this data for the post.

How to Host Out-of-Town Guests (Without Going Insane)

Aunt Jean is coming to town. You've known about it for months, but you're days away from her camping out in your guest room with a plethora of denture accessories. And she knows just how to cook your turkey. Face reality and get a game plan, because compensating with bourbon refills can get pricey.

Sharing your home can be an awesome experience, even for folks who prefer themselves to non-resident relatives. But it just wouldn't be the holidays without stuffed turkeys or stuffed houses--so cozy up with these sanity-saving tips.

1. Make a meal-sharing spreadsheet.
After a decade of gathering for Thanksgiving with my mother's extended relatives, we finally wised up and started assigning cooking and cleaning to each family. We went OCD on the plans and made sure each group knew what they were responsible for. Make the most of Facebook to send out small group messages.

2. Stock your guest's area with necessities.
Include two towels, an extra blanket and enough toiletries to get them through a weekend--then let them know where they are. Don't forget to leave a few bestsellers and magazines on the nightstand for late-night reading.

3. Practice sharing a room before guests arrive.
Most of us don't have spare rooms lying around throughout our house--your guests will most likely need to encroach on current inhabitants. If those evicted youngsters are under three, let them share a room with their older siblings a couple nights ahead so they will sleep well when company arrives.

4. Plan family walks.
Two big ideas here: you will eat far more than you should (despite your steely resolve) and cabin fever leads to badness (as dramatized in The Shining). It's not an option. Everyone goes, rain or shine. This year, your clan can even walk to the nearest Best Buy or Walmart to protest early Black Friday deals. Doesn't that sound like fun?

5. Make a list of things to do in town (and not in your house).
If taking a brisk post-turkey walk outside isn't an option, have a list of fun activities read to suggest for weekend guests. Think movies, bowling or, for the thrill-seekers, Black Friday shopping. Free is good, but it needs to be done away from the house at times.

6. Text or email directions ahead of time (with a map included).
While many of us have good access to immediate maps with our smarty-pants phones, older folks would rather have clear, printed directions before taking to the road. Rather than playing GPS for multiple parties on the night of arrival, send out an email with a map of your place and typed directions on how to get there. Include other need-to-know stops nearby, like grocery stores and pharmacies.

7. Invest in a good air mattress.
If you aren't a fan of air mattresses, you haven't slept on a good one. But you'll have to pay more for a bed that doesn't leak. They will run you over $100, but if you buy a discount gift card to Sears from sites like GiftCardGranny, you'll save around $10 on a queen-sized bed.

8. Ask about food allergies.
It seems most of the world is now deathly allergic to at least one food (or food group), but as the host, you have the responsibility of accommodating for preference and allergy. Eating With Food Allergies has a fabulous guide to preparing a quality Thanksgiving meal sans EpiPen.

9. Buy several plastic-lidded cups.
Unless you'd like a mass of unidentified cups sprouting around your house, watering the carpet, get a batch of souvenir cups with lids to contain the mess. Let each guest autograph their own cup with a permanent marker and let them take a piece of the holidays home with them.

10. Ask big groups to bring their own pillows, blankets and towels.
Yes, this is normally understood, but everyone needs a reminder. If your overnight guest list is really long, suggest bringing towels and sheets as well. Put a hamper in a central location near the bedroom so guests who strip the sheets don't have to wonder where to put them.

11. Make plans for visiting pets.
Our furry friends seem to be more than just four-legged friends these days. If your cat-crazy relatives can't make it through the weekend without toting Whiskers along, address it ahead of time. Consult this list of Thanksgiving safety tips for dogs, and make sure you, as the host, know if the animal is quiet. A barking dog can kill the holiday cheer in five minutes.

12. Enjoy the moment and don't stress over plans!
These holiday memories won't roll around forever--have some perspective and be a gracious host. Be thankful you have a generous space to share and let your cooky relatives enjoy it as well!

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Guest article written by Ashley Grimaldo who comes from a long line of penny pinchers and enjoys blogging on money-saving tips and advice for frugal-minded parents. She lives with her husband and three children in Bryan, Texas. Ashley has been featured among such media outlets as Redbook, The Chicago Tribune, Time.com, and CBS News-Houston.

Say NO to Thanksgiving Buzzed Driving & Recipe

In 2009, there were 411 motor vehicle traffic fatalities on our nation’s highways during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Whether at a Thanksgiving dinner or catching up with hometown friends, many of us will be on the road this Thanksgiving weekend. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Ad Council are reminding everyone that the best way to stay safe is to plan ahead and designate a sober driver before you head out for your festivities. This Thanksgiving, help spread the joy; give thanks to life by not driving impaired.

Besides choosing a designated driver, think about alternative drink options that do not involve alcohol. Here is a link to 50 tasty drink recipes. I'm loving this one:

Sparkling CranRazzy

1/2 cup(s) fresh or frozen raspberries for garnish
2 cup(s) cranberry-raspberry juice
2 cup(s) seltzer
2 tablespoon(s) lime juice, plus 4 wedges for garnish

Instructions:
If using fresh raspberries, freeze them in a single layer for about 1 hour (or overnight) before proceeding. Combine cranberry-raspberry juice, seltzer, and lime juice in a pitcher. Divide among 4 ice-filled glasses. Garnish with frozen raspberries and lime wedges. (Courtesy of eatingwell.com)
http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/sparkling-cran-razzy-recipe-ew0410

Check out this this Powerful Video which is a testimonial from Jody DeVere, CEO of AskPatty.com, about a tragic alcohol-impaired crash over the holiday season that killed several children.

If you find yourself in a situation where you don't have a designated driver check out the  Alternative Ride Locator — We’ve created a Facebook tab with a list of nationwide alternative ride programs that can help keep you safe and off the road if you are buzzed. 

Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving website — Pledge not to drink and drive; play “Spot the Difference,” an interactive game that simulates the effects of buzzed driving; and watch a real-life video about how buzzed driving changed one woman’s life.

Don’t ruin Thanksgiving with a DUI — or worse.

This post is part of the Global Influence campaign with the Ad Council and their Buzzed Driving Outreach program. It is not a sponsored post.

Link up Holiday (Nov-Jan) Tips, Crafts and Recipes!

 Link up your Holiday tips, crafts and recipes!(Looking for Nov-Jan Holiday ideas) 

• For every 50 link ups I will have a giveaway for those that link up. I will pull a number and that will be the winner. So enter as many links as you want. Please share this with others! 

 

• What will you get? Various prizes include gift cards, codes, coupons, candy, holiday goodies and more! 

 

• Several times a week I will draw numbers for ideas posted and feature that blog. (The feature includes promoting on Facebook & Twitter.)

 

• So again, link up so you can be featured. In return, I just ask that if you link up please consider following my blog, leaving a comment and making an effort to visit friends who link up! 

 Here are a few of the cool things that have been linked up! Stop over and give them a visit! LINK UP BELOW!

the icing on the turkey...free printable!

Pilgrim Hats!

Tips on Planning a Memorable Thanksgiving

 

 

Gooseberry Patch Thanksgiving Cookbook

Thanksgiving Cookbook to give you new food ideas for your Holiday Menu.

(Always check the price before you click to buy. The books are rotated being free or $.99. So make sure the book is the price that you want to pay.)

Yes, my dearest Gooseberry Patch has released yet, another awesome ereader cookbook for FREE. Hurry though because the price will jump up to $3 very soon!

For all you pumpkin loving friends you will find even more pumpkin recipes in this book including Pumpkin Coffeecake, Old-Fashioned Spicy Pumpkin Pie and Sweet Pumpkin Bread. There are also plenty of Turkey dishes for your up and coming feast leftover. You'll find tasty recipes for Day-After Turkey Muffin Cups, Turkey Pot Pie and a Hearty Turkey Soup.

What? You don't like turkey or pumpkin? The cook book also has recipes for Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal Cookies, Cinnamon Hot Chocolate, Caramel Brownies (uses a cake mix!) and Harvest Apple Cheesecake.

When I was flipping through the cookbook I found a lot of recipes names I was already familiar with. So at first glance I thought, this isn't a cookbook worth paying for. It wasn't until I actually read the ingredients with the recipes that I realized that over half or more of the recipes were different than the way I cook them or have eaten them.

I love these mini theme cookbooks by Gooseberry Patch. If they keep adding in fresh recipes and putting a twist on old favorite, I'll keep buying! (In this case I did get the cookbook free on Barnes & Noble but soon it will be for sale at under $3.) You can also get this on Kindle & Apple.