We had our 23rd annual Gingerbread House Day on Sunday. I always cook something in the crockpot so that lunch is ready as we are winding down from the decorating. Most of us have nibbled on candy and are craving a good meal. I often make crockpot spaghetti sauce.
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Early Thanksgiving Menu
We had an early Thanksgiving yesterday as we are scattering in different directions on the actual day this year. My niece and nephew joined us so we had 8 for dinner. Here’s what was on the early Thanksgiving menu. I roasted a large turkey, a twenty-pounder, so everyone could have leftovers. The tricky part with…
Reuben Dogs
I love Reuben Sandwiches, especially when I go all out and make the Russian Dressing. And I’ve made Reuben burgers before, adding Russian Dressing and sauerkraut to a beef burger. The other night I had some good beef hot dogs and some excellent brined sauerkraut (the kind you have to buy refrigerated so the probiotics…
Spaghetti with Zucchini
When the garden is giving you lots of zucchini, pick some small ones with the blossoms still attached and make this spaghetti. It’s so simple but tastes great–and it’s super easy to make! It probably tastes just as good without the blossoms so make it with small zucchini without the blossoms if need be. This…
How to Cook a Juicy Turkey – Use Cheesecloth
This is an older recipe but one that I forgot to move over when I redesigned the site. So even though it’s not turkey time, I’m publishing this now so I don’t forget later! Soaking cheesecloth in wine and butter and then keeping it on the turkey while you roast it helps keep the turkey…