by Cindy Alldredge | Nov 19, 2021 | Family, Food, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Traditions
Back in the 90’s when all 7 of my kids were home I reached Thanksgiving BURNOUT. We lived on a little farm outside of Dixon, Illinois and had no family nearby. We would often invite a few people to our Thanksgiving feast but it was mostly just us. So it entailed a...
by Cindy Alldredge | Nov 18, 2021 | Brunch, Christmas, Dessert, Holidays, Thanksgiving
This is a delicious twist on pumpkin pie. I’m not sure if it’s a cake or a pie or a combination of both. Remove 1 cup of the cake mix, mix the remaining with 1/4 cup butter and egg. Press into 9 x 13 cake pan. Mix together pumpkin, eggs, canned milk, brown...
by Cindy Alldredge | Nov 18, 2021 | Dinner, Holidays, Thanksgiving
Here is our version of the classic green bean casserole that seems to be a requirement on every Thanksgiving table! Once again, this is the way my mom made it, and I still think it’s the best. We add soy sauce and water chestnuts to our casserole, which boosts...
by Cindy Alldredge | Nov 18, 2021 | Christmas, Dinner, Holidays, Thanksgiving
This is our most controversial Thanksgiving side dish. Our family is split right down the middle. They either love it, or hate it. Most of those who hate it admit to never trying it. The fact that there is mayonnaise in it pretty much kills it for some. My son Isaac...
by Cindy Alldredge | Nov 18, 2021 | Christmas, Dessert, Holidays, Thanksgiving
I grew up in Spokane, Washington, and this was my mom’s answer to the classic pecan pie. I still prefer it to the original, probably because my mom made it. This is my original recipe written by my mom, Colleen Mott. It is a simple, full proof recipe and...
