This one is an absolute favorite at my house with both adults and children! Just another traditional Thanksgiving recipe that makes this holiday so much fun!
4 fresh yams
¼ cup butter
½ cup orange juice
Zest of one small orange (grated orange peel)
Orange slices (optional)
¼ cup brown sugar
½ bag miniature marshmallows
Directions:
Boil the yams with their peel on until [...]
Thanksgiving is always a fun time of celebration and eating with your family. Here are some activities to make Thanksgiving even more enjoyable for your family this year.
Thankful cards – Make a card for each family member that will be your guest for Thanksgiving this year. On each card, tell that person what you love most about [...]
This is a family favorite. You can get the recipe off the can - but it’s easier to print here.
Serves 6
4 cups cooked French style green beans
1 can (10 oz) cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
1 1/3 cups French fried onions
Directions:
Place the mushroom soup, milk and pepper in a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Stir in [...]
There is nothing more special than to hang a Thanksgiving wreath on your front door. It is inviting as well as pleasing to the eye. For this Thanksgiving, why not involve your entire family in the craft of making a Thanksgiving wreath? Here are some suggestions.
There are times when a ready pie dish will do but Thanksgiving is special so why not try making your own pie crust… it’s not as difficult as you may think. This recipe makes 1 9-inch pie crust.
Why do people always get stressed at the holidays? Is it the rush to get everything done? Is it wanting everything to be “perfect”? Is it having to deal with family members that know how to push our buttons? Most likely it is a little of each. So how do we have a stress free [...]
A beautiful table setting is the finishing touch to a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. By collecting a few simple things from around the house, and maybe a trip to the craft or fabric store, you have the makings of a festive table. Standard placemats start with a rectangle of construction paper, or fabric, in fall colors [...]
Autumn is such a fun time. Leaves turn shades of golden orange and brown. Use this beautiful creation of nature to your advantage. Focus on leaves for inspiration with these fun autumn craft ideas.
Leaf Tracings
Fold 10 sheets of copy paper in half and crease in the center. Bind the booklet by punching two holes in [...]
We’re all looking for ways to save time during the holidays. Here’s the “quick” recipe for a family favorit.
Ingredients:
2 cups pureed pumpkin
2 eggs (beaten)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup butter (melted)
1 pie crust
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. [...]
Being on a diet does not have to be a problem when it comes to enjoying your Thanksgiving dinner. You don’t have to worry about your diet if you just follow these simple tips. You can still enjoy your meal if you learn to stay away from undesirable habits and ill effects on your diet.
