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Appetizers, Main Course

TURKEY CRANBERRY FONTINA CROSTATA

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I am sharing a recipe for this savory TURKEY CRANBERRY FONTINA CROSTATA that I created for the Cape Cod Select Holiday Blogger Recipe Challenge several years ago. It was the perfect time to use some leftover Thanksgiving turkey and  the beautiful cranberries.

Turkey Cranberry Fontina Crostata, a great way to use leftover holiday turkey and frozen cranberries.

 

 

A crostata is baked on a baking sheet with the edges of the dough folded up over the filling.

I used a refrigerated pie crust that made it so easy. A filling made with butter, leftover turkey, frozen cranberries, apples, onion, fontina cheese, and some warm spices was perfect. Continue reading TURKEY CRANBERRY FONTINA CROSTATA →

Side Dishes

OLD FASHIONED SCALLOPED POTATOES

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An Old Fashioned Scalloped Potato recipe packed with a rich creamy, cheesy sauce

OLD FASHIONED SCALLOPED POTATOES

Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes is a rich, creamy side dish that has been a family favorite for generations. Made from scratch with simple ingredients and plenty of cheese, this comforting recipe is perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, or any special gathering.

I have been making this recipe for over 50 years, just the way my mother made it—with creamy cheese sauce and plenty of flavor. While it’s not a low-calorie dish, it’s one that everyone looks forward to on special occasions.

It’s also very versatile. You can easily add ingredients like ham, bacon, or garlic to change it up, and it’s perfect for feeding a crowd or taking to a covered dish dinner. Continue reading OLD FASHIONED SCALLOPED POTATOES →

Side Dishes

BAKED SWEET POTATOES IN BROWN SUGAR SYRUP

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Baked Sweet Potatoes in Brown Sugar Syrup is a traditional holiday side dish.

 

Baked Sweet Potatoes in Brown Sugar Syrup is a classic holiday side dish made with tender sweet potatoes coated in a rich, buttery brown sugar and cinnamon syrup. It’s simple, sweet, and always a favorite at the table.

This is one of those recipes my mother made every holiday when I was growing up. While we enjoy sweet potatoes year-round with just a little butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar, this version is reserved for special occasions.

The first time my son-in-law tried this dish at Christmas, he realized he actually did like sweet potatoes—and now it’s one he looks forward to every year. Continue reading BAKED SWEET POTATOES IN BROWN SUGAR SYRUP →

Side Dishes

GREENBRIER GARLIC POTATOES

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Greenbrier Garlic Potatoes 

Greenbrier Garlic Potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes simmered in heavy cream, with fresh garlic, seasonings, eggs, and fresh parmesan cheese. They are then baked in this creamy sauce.

Greenbrier Garlic Potatoes are a rich and creamy side dish made with thinly sliced potatoes simmered in heavy cream, fresh garlic, and simple seasonings. Eggs and Parmesan cheese are added before baking, creating a silky, custard-like texture that sets this dish apart from traditional scalloped potatoes.

I’ve always made scalloped potatoes for our holiday meals, but after trying these Greenbrier Garlic Potatoes, my family quickly fell in love. They’re just a little more elegant, yet still simple and comforting. Continue reading GREENBRIER GARLIC POTATOES →

Desserts

PUMPKIN CINNAMON ROLL SHEET CAKE

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Sheet Cake is perfect to serve at Thanksgiving, a cake mix batter that is swirled with a buttery cinnamon sugar filling, baked and topped with a mascarpone glaze and chopped pecans. Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Sheet Cake
If you love cozy fall desserts filled with warm cinnamon flavor, this Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Sheet Cake is one you will want to make again and again. It starts with a simple cake mix base, is swirled with a buttery cinnamon sugar filling, and finished with a rich mascarpone glaze and crunchy pecans.

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Sheet Cake is perfect to serve at Thanksgiving, a cake mix batter that is swirled with a buttery cinnamon sugar filling, baked and topped with a mascarpone glaze and chopped pecans.

This easy pumpkin sheet cake is perfect for serving a crowd and makes a wonderful dessert for Thanksgiving, potlucks, church dinners, or any fall gathering. Continue reading PUMPKIN CINNAMON ROLL SHEET CAKE →

Desserts

PUMPKIN BUTTERSCOTCH MASCARPONE COOKIE TART

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Pumpkin Butterscotch Mascarpone Cookie Tart is a perfect fall dessert with a cookie tart and layers of pumpkin, mascarpone cheese and toppings of toffee bits and butterscotch.Pumpkin Butterscotch Mascarpone Cookie Tart

Pumpkin Butterscotch Mascarpone Cookie Tart begins with a roll of refrigerated sugar cookie dough for the crust, filled with layers of sweetened mascarpone cheese and a pumpkin-vanilla pudding.

Add a topping of pecans, toffee bits, and melted butterscotch chips for the perfect flavor combination. 

This is a perfect Thanksgiving dessert.

Continue reading PUMPKIN BUTTERSCOTCH MASCARPONE COOKIE TART →

Desserts

PUMPKIN STREUSEL CREAM CHEESE BARS

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Pumpkin Streusel Cream Cheese Bars are made with a yellow cake mix base, a filling of cream cheese, egg, sugar, and pumpkin, then topped with a streusel topping and baked.Sharing this recipe for Pumpkin Streusel Cream Cheese Bars that you will want to add to your fall baking list. 

These creamy bars are made with a yellow cake mix base, a filling of cream cheese, egg, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and pumpkin. It is then topped with a streusel topping and baked. This is such an easy pumpkin dessert to make and full of the flavors of fall. Continue reading PUMPKIN STREUSEL CREAM CHEESE BARS →

Halloween

HALLOWEEN TREAT BAGS FOR THE GRANDKIDS.

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Halloween Treat Bags are a fun craft you will want to do this year.

Halloween Treat Bags for tick-or-treat, or any party favor. Individual glasses filled with Halloween candy and a cupcake, then wrapped in a cellophane bag with a bow.

I love making these cute Halloween Treat Bags for my grandchildren, neighbors, friends, and trick-or-treaters. My grandchildren loved helping with them. 

I started doing these treat bags about 9 years ago and create them for a variety of occasions such as, Easter, Christmas, sporting events, and birthday party favors.  You can use different candies and frost the cupcakes to co-ordinate with the event. Continue reading HALLOWEEN TREAT BAGS FOR THE GRANDKIDS. →

Breakfast/Brunch

SAUSAGE APPLE CHEDDAR BRUNCH BRAID

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Sausage Apple Cheddar Brunch Braid is a breakfast filling wrapped up in a crescent dough and baked.Sausage Apple Cheddar Brunch Braid

Sausage Apple Cheddar Brunch Braid is a warm, savory breakfast wrapped in flaky crescent dough and baked until golden brown. This easy brunch recipe combines sausage, eggs, sweet apples, and sharp cheddar cheese for the perfect balance of flavors. It’s simple enough for everyday mornings but special enough to serve for holidays or weekend brunch.

If you are looking for a breakfast dish that feels a little extra without a lot of work, this crescent braid is always a favorite. Continue reading SAUSAGE APPLE CHEDDAR BRUNCH BRAID →