Plans for Turkey Day
Posted
Fri, 11/19/04
We had Shepherd's Pie for dinner tonight, and it was wonderful. It's been so long since we've had it I almost forgot how nicely the seasoned beef, creamed corn, mashed potatoes and grated cheddar cheese gel together. Wilbert and the pooches love my mashed potatoes – homemade, and moistened with liquid Coffee Mate instead of milk.
Last night I was talking to my Mum on the telephone, and we got around to discussing our various Thanksgiving plans. This will be another year away from my family, but my parents have invited Wilbert's mother and brother (who live nearby) to their home for the holiday meal. At least part of our family will be together, while we celebrate the occasion at home in Washington with Foofer and Rainee.
Two years ago we had Thanksgiving dinner at my cousin Sheila's house in Washington. Both Wilbert and I raved about the Sweet Potato Casserole one of her other guests contributed to the meal. The dish was truly divine. I plan to make it again this year:
Sweet Potato Casserole
3/4 C butter, melted
Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl (except for topping ingredients). Pour into a buttered 1-1/2-quart casserole dish. Bake uncovered at 400-degrees for twenty minutes, or until set. Sometimes cooking time will extend to forty minutes if potatoes prepared the day before and refrigerated are used, so keep an eye on the casserole as it bakes.
Topping:
Mix the topping ingredients together and cover the sweet potato casserole. Bake the casserole an additional ten minutes. Serve. Recipe source: Theresa & Jim Sporleder.
Wilbert will be making his special dressing. We also plan to have the usual side dishes: the sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, green-bean casserole, and cranberry sauce. As a different twist, I'll be preparing Ginger-Pumpkin Cheesecake rather than the typical pumpkin pie.
Tags: Casseroles;
Potatoes;
Side Dishes;
Thanksgiving
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