It’s that time of year once again. The leaves are beginning to change colors, the kids are in school and have adjusted, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Creating a traditional Thanksgiving meal is easy, even for a novice cook. Start with a shopping list. For a family of four, a smaller turkey will fit the bill, take less time to cook and still provide plenty of left overs for those delicious cold turkey sandwiches the next day. A basic list will include the turkey, of course, cranberry sauce, gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and for some families - green beans and French fried onions for a casserole. Biscuits or crescent rolls with butter are a great addition as well. Don’t forget the pumpkin pie and the whipped cream! Purchase the items on your list 3-4 days before the big day. This will give your turkey plenty of time to defrost if it is frozen. Always allow the turkey to defrost over the course of a few days in the freezer, rather than sitting it out on the counter … [Read more...]
Voila! Beef Lo Mein
When my oldest daughter hit 11th grade, I decided it was time for her to learn how to prepare a meal for a family from start to finish. So, every Tuesday is her night to cook. She is very creative and has made some incredible and delicious home made dinners. I am a HUGE fan of her cream of broccoli soup and her mini spinach quiches. YUM! However, there are days when her school day is just tedious, and our week is far too filled with appointments and activities for her to go "all out". Because of this, I bought a few quick and easy ready made dinners for these occasions. One of them was Voila! Beef Lo Mein. It was VERY easy for her to prepare. Her exact words were: "It was the easiest thing I ever had to cook." It was also very tasty! The whole family enjoyed the meal--even the young one! My husband enjoyed it enough to take the leftovers to work for lunch the next day as well. :) The portion would have been far too small for our family of four using just one package, so, two were … [Read more...]
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