Favorite Holiday Recipes

       I was flattered this week by our children’s compliments of my cooking.  As we anticipated the Thanksgiving menu, I teased our children telling them so many others were cooking I didn’t need to. They went up in arms demanding their favorite recipes.   I thought it would be a fun to share the recipes our children put on their “thankful” lists.

Sweet Potato Casserole

(The Ballet Dancer’s favorite)

6 – 8 Medium sweet potatoes boiled and peeled

1-Cup Sugar

1 Stick of butter

1 Egg

Topping

1 Cup Brown sugar

¾ stick of butter

1/3 cup self-rising flour

1½ Cups chopped nuts

Mix casserole ingredients together and place in a 9 x 13 baking dish.

Mix topping ingredients together and spoon on sweet potato mixture.

Bake 30 – 45 minutes on 325 degrees

Squash Casserole

(The eldest’s favorite)

6 – 8 sliced and cooked squash

1 Medium cooked onion

1 package dry salad dressing mix (I use Ranch)

1 tube of crushed crackers

1 cup of shredded cheese

1 Cup of mayonnaise

Mix all ingredients.  Place in a casserole dish and cook for 25 minutes at 375 degrees.

Spinach/Artichoke Dip

(My man-child’s favorite)   

2 packages of frozen spinach

(Thawed and drained)

1 can of drained artichokes

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup mayonnaise

1 small can of green chilies

1 cup parmesan cheese

Mix all ingredients.  Place in casserole dish. Cook 25 minutes at 350 degrees and serve with your favorite pita chips!

Give these three recipes a try and see if they become your family’s favorites!  Bon Appetite!