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Easy as Cobbler

Posted by HealthfulMama on Nov 18, 2011 in Sweets, Yums | 5 comments

I’ve always hated the saying, “Easy as Pie,” because pie is not easy to make, in my opinion. It should be “easy as cobbler,” since cobbler takes just a few ingredients and a few minutes to be delectable. Pie takes time and perfection to turn out a dessert with CRUST. As a hater of crust, I’d rather not see it touch my dessert. And I’m lazy. Cobbler it is! Easy as Cobbler Cherry Cobbler 1 bag fresh (stemmed, pitted, halved) or frozen cherries (or berries or peaches) 3 T butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup...

Thanksgiving Menu: Side Dishes

Posted by HealthfulMama on Nov 17, 2011 in Dinner, Yums | 1 comment

Side dishes have always been my favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal. The dishes I’m featuring are old favorites and fairly easy to prepare. See my entire Thanksgiving Menu listed HERE. Mashed Turnips with Bacon Serves 8 4 lb turnips, washed, peeled and diced 4 T butter salt & pepper 1 lb bacon, chopped 1. Boil turnips in salted water until tender. 2. While the turnips cook, chop the bacon and fry in a large skillet over med-high heat until browned and crispy. 2. Drain turnips and mash with the butter and salt & pepper to taste. 3. Stir in bacon. 4. Serve with extra...

Thanksgiving Menu: Main Dishes

Posted by HealthfulMama on Nov 16, 2011 in Dinner, Yums | 0 comments

Brined Turkey The Hubs and I have made this brined turkey in the past with much success–partially due to the fact that we (unintentionally) cooked the turkey upside down for most of its time in the oven! All of the juices stayed in the breast meat and the entire bird was delicious! I’m pretty sure we were eating vegetarian at the time, but I had to try the flavor of what I was serving! It also received rave reviews. Give it a try! To view my entire Thanksgiving Menu, see this post. Lemon-Bay Brined Turkey This recipe is for a 12-15 lb turkey. 2 gallons of water 1 cup of dark...

Thanksgiving Menu 2011

Posted by HealthfulMama on Nov 16, 2011 in Dinner, Yums | 3 comments

I’m hosting Thanksgiving this year, as it has become infinitely easier to host functions with a toddler than prepare food, pack it, along with all the toddler accouterments, into a car only to re-pack everything again, hours later, to come home (early) so said child can go to bed. I’ve cooked a large Thanksgiving meal before, preparing half of it ahead of time, traveling six hours, and finishing in my husband’s grandmother’s kitchen. I had three appetizers, all the Thanksgiving necessities, and two desserts for eight adults. I’m hoping that I can handle cooking...