Not long after getting married, my Hubby and I started celebrating Practice Thanksgiving.
What’s Practice Thanksgiving?
It’s a family tradition that we made up.
But there were good reasons for us to celebrate this tradition. And I think you might want to adopt a Practice Thanksgiving for your family, too.
Here’s why.
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These (mouthwatering) easy Thanksgiving side dish recipes will have your family going back for seconds.
Here comes Thanksgiving.
Many of us Thanksgiving lovers enjoy the holiday because it’s so simple.
But the one part of Thanksgiving that isn’t so simple is (obviously) the meal.
Either you’re hosting and have a big burden on your plate…
(Pardon the pun. Actually, I totally love a good pun.)
…or you’re heading to someone else’s Thanksgiving. And you have to bring a side dish.
That might be stressful.
But it doesn’t have to be!
Those foods that make Thanksgiving so amazing don’t have to keep you in the kitchen for 10 hours.
With the right recipe, you can get the side prepared ahead of time, without a ton of effort.
And, wouldn’t you know it…those perfect recipes are right here!
(Psst…print out one of these Thanksgiving potluck signup sheets to keep it simple!)
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This easy crock pot ham and bean soup is fail proof! Your family will beg for this delicious comfort food.
Jump to RecipeThe first time I tried to make my own beans, I failed.
No…it was actually a major fail.
They stuck to the bottom of the pot.
The house smelled awful for DAYS. It was not a fun experience.
So when I mentioned trying it again, my Hubby wasn’t enthusiastic.
I could see his point. The stench of burned beans isn’t exactly a “welcome home” scent.
But this recipe for easy crock pot ham and bean soup was the perfect way to change his mind.
After trying it just one time, I swore I would never make beans any other way again.
And my family…even the little ones, request this comfort food whenever the weather turns cold.
(more…)Make this breakfast baked oatmeal casserole ahead of time. Use any fruit you have on hand…perfect for that last apple no one will eat!
Jump to RecipeI love a good breakfast baked oatmeal recipe.
Not only is cheap and easy recipe, but it’s totally flexible.
And for just a half a cup of brown sugar, my kids sure love it. (They say it tastes like a cookie in a bowl!)
Got some bananas going brown? Baked banana oatmeal!
A leftover apple no one wants? Baked apple oatmeal!
Berries past their prime? Pears a little soft? This oatmeal works with just about any fruit you have on hand.
(more…)This easy triple berry cobbler is made with frozen berries, but tastes delicious!
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Berries are so yummy. Whenever I find a good deal at the store, or my berry bushes go crazy producing, I love to put extra bags in the freezer.
Unfortunately, sometimes I forget that I put those bags in the freezer.
But no worries. I know I can always take them out and create this delicious Tripble Berry Cobbler in no time flat.
This recipe is so forgiving, you can combine any berries you have on hand.
Recipes have to be affordable, flexible, and something my family is willing to eat (so it doesn’t go to waste), or else why bother?
By the way, if you don’t have 3 kinds of berries, you can make this with any combination. One berry, 3 berries, or a hodge podge of bags of berries that you can’t even remember what they are anymore. 😉
Just cook up the berries and pour in the pan.
Then mix together the doughy topping.
Then dollop the dough onto the berries. (Don’t worry about what it looks like, since it will meld into a crust anyway.)
Then bake it into a delicious dessert.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a saucepan, combine the berries, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium-high heat until thick and bubbly, stirring regularly.
Pour into 3 qt casserole dish.
In a separate bowl, make the doughy crust. Combine flour, 1/4 c sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in butter.
Add milk and eggs, and stir just to combine.
Drop dough by spoonfuls on berries. (It will expand as it bakes.)
Bake for 30 minutes or until thick and bubbly. Check dough for doneness with a toothpick.
We like to eat ours with milk. But you could top it with whipped cream, ice cream, or whatever you prefer!
When you’re looking to save money, most people think of their grocery budget first. You have more control over this area and can see some quick savings with a little effort.
If I had to pick my best tip for saving money on groceries, it would be clean out your refrigerator!
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