1. First on the list: Easy Cobbler
Ingredients:
1 cup butter (I use Brummel & Brown - a low fat yogurt-based margarine)
1 cup flour
2 cups sugar
2 tsp baking powder
4 cups of fresh fruit (my favorite is strawberries, but you can also use blueberries, blackberries, peaches, and others, or try a combination of several of them!)
Instructions:
Set the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a sauce pan, bring the 4 cups of fruit and 1 cup of sugar to a low boil - just until the sugar is melted). Set aside. Mix the remaining 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of flour, and 2 tsp of baking powder in a mixing bowl - set aside. In a large baking dish (I use a 9x13) pour in the melted butter (1 cup). Then pour the batter mixture over the butter and then pour the fruit mixture on top of that.
Put the baking dish in the oven for 30-40 minutes, until the top is browned. ENJOY!
2. Next on the list is a yummy appetizer treat that I like to call Heaven Sliders.
Ingredients:
mini burger patties - found at Trader Joes
mini burger buns - found at Trader Joes
Garlic Mustard Aioli - Trader Joe's brand
1 sweet onion, diced and caramelized
shredded fresh parmesan cheese
1 TBSP olive oil
Instructions:
Cook the mini burgers on a pan on the stove to medium or medium well - approx. 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a separate pan; caramelize the onions with just a dash of olive oil. When the burgers are nearly done, put 1 TBSP of olive oil in a flat pan and toast the mini burger buns. When all are finished, compile the burgers...first a layer of mustard aioli, then a sprinkle of shredded parmesan, then the burger patty, then another sprinkle of shredded parmesan, topped off with the caramelized onions and the top bun placed on top. Peirce with a toothpick or sandwich skewer and display on a platter for your guests to enjoy! These are delectable.
This year I am going to be giving the following Real Simple recipe for Butternut Squash Breadpudding a try...WISH ME LUCK!
Serves 8| Hands-On Time: 30m | Total Time: 1hr 30m
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the baking dish
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash (about half a medium squash)—peeled, seeded, and cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 pound soft French or Italian bread, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 7 1⁄2 cups)
- 1/2 pound Gruyère, grated (2 cups)
Directions
- Heat oven to 375° F. Oil a 2 ½- to 3-quart baking dish.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the squash, season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, and cook, tossing frequently, until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes more. Stir in the sage. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the bread, cheese, and squash mixture and toss to coat.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake until golden brown and set, 55 to 60 minutes.
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Need quick last minute ideas - go check out the freezer section at Trader Joes...they have already made deserts such as pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, berry tarts, and apple turnovers. If you need some quick Thanksgiving style foods, they also have a quick cornbread stuffing mix, and already made turkey breast with gravy. They have ready to heat in the microwave sides as well such as brussel sprouts au gratin, candied sweet potatoes, and scalloped potatoes, all found in the cold section by the veggies! Got to love TJs around the Holidays!
Happy T-DAY EVERYONE!!!! And Happy Black Friday Shopping: up next - Some Black Friday Deals to be had.... Posting Shortly!
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