Category Archives: Sweet Potato

New Year’s Day Dinner Menu

Here is a New Year’s Day Menu that is sure to please everyone. It’s a great menu for a large gathering and so much of it can be done in advance. Enjoy! Appetizers Tortilla Soup with Chicken Goat Cheese Crisps … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Desserts

Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about what desserts you will be serving at your Thanksgiving Feast. Here are a few of my favorite desserts. Everyone of these deliciously delectable treats can be … Continue reading

Posted in 7 Minute Frosting, Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Apple Pie, Apples, Bread, Bread Pudding, Caramel Sauce, Cheesecake, Coconut, Coconut Milk, Cranberries, Cream, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dried Cranberries, Dried Fruit, Food For Thought, Fruit, Fruit Desserts, Hints and Tips, Holiday Specialties, Icing, Italian Meringue, Pastry, Pastry Crust, Pate Sucre, Pears, Pecans, Pie, Potato, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pumpkin Pie, Sugar, Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Pecan Pie, Tarts, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Pies, Whipped Cream, White Chocolate, White Chocolate Whipped Cream | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Desserts

Easter Menu 2022

Easter is just around the corner and I have a delicious menu for you. This menu feeds a crowd and I know most of you will be celebrating with family and friends so a menu this size is just perfect. … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Feast 2019

I had Thanksgiving Dinner last week (exactly 4 weeks early) since my sister and her husband were visiting and we could be together with my brother. I made everything traditionally (my traditions) with one exception – I changed the brining … Continue reading

Posted in Ahh Haa Moments, Apple Pie, Apples, Bacon, Bread, Brine, Brussels Sprouts, Caramel Sauce, Cheesecake, Chestnuts, Corn, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Dinner, Dried Cranberries, Dried Fruit, Entree, Food For Thought, Fruit Desserts, Gravy, Hints and Tips, Mushrooms, Pancetta, Pastry, Pastry Crust, Pate Sucre, Pecans, Pie, Poultry, Pudding, Pumpkin, Recipes To Share, Sage, Sauces, Side Dishes, Sides, Stuffing, Sweet Potato, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Vegetables, Wild Mushrooms | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Feast 2019

Christmas Dinner 2016

Christmas is less than two weeks away and if you haven’t planned your Christmas Dinner here is a suggestion that will knock your Reindeer Socks off. Much of this dinner can be made a day in advance and finished on … Continue reading

Posted in Accompaniments, Ahh Haa Moments, Apples, Bacon, Brown Sugar, Cabbage, Cake, Chicken Stock, Coconut, Cranberries, Cranberry Citrus Compote, Custard, Dessert, Dessert/Pastry, Desserts, Duck, Entree, Food For Thought, Frosting, Menus, Pickled Vegetables, Potato, Poultry, Recipes To Share, Red Cabbage, Red Onion, Red Wine Vinegar, Salad, Salad Dressing, Sauces, Sweet Potato, Vegetables, Vinaigrette, Vinaigrettes and Dressings, Vinegar | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Christmas Dinner 2016

Thanksgiving Desserts

For me the only desserts on Thanksgiving are Pies and Cheesecake. I’ve assembled some of my favorites for you to try. If you make only one of these desserts and you have success, my Thanksgiving wishes will come true.  The … Continue reading

Posted in Apple Pie, Apples, Cake, Cheesecake, Chutney, Chutney Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese, Dessert, Desserts, Food For Thought, Nuts, Pasta Dough, Pastry Crust, Pate Sucre, Pie, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Chutney Bread, Pumpkin Pie, Recipes To Share, Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Pecan Pie, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Pies, White Chocolate Whipped Cream | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Desserts