DIY – Thanksgiving Centerpieces

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Grace your Thanksgiving table with a beautiful centerpiece for your family to gather around.  Gather inspiration from the beauty that surrounds you during this holiday; cranberries, autumn hued flowers and pumpkin just to name a few.

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Make sure to share pictures of your Thanksgiving table!  Have a great weekend and a wonderful holiday!

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DELICIOUS – Put a Spin On Traditional Thankgiving Sides

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Having holiday traditions is so important in our family.   Playing football on Thanksgiving morning, listening to Christmas songs while cooking dinner and going as a group to get our Christmas trees the day after turkey day are just a few.  Traditions are wonderful, and some are sacred, but this Thanksgiving don’t be afraid to stray a little from the traditional family menu.  Try these delicious dishes to stir things up a bit.

Orange Ginger Glazed Carrots

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1-lb.) package baby carrots, thoroughly washed
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 to 3 tsp. freshly grated ginger*
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Stir together all ingredients and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 to 35 minutes or until liquid evaporates and carrots are glazed.
*1 tsp. ground ginger may be substituted.

Cornflake, Pecan and Marshmellow-topped Sweet Potato Casserole

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Ingredients

SWEET POTATO FILLING:

  • 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Vegetable cooking spray

CORNFLAKE, PECAN, AND MARSHMALLOW TOPPING:

  • 1 1/4 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups miniature marshmallows

Directions

  1. 1. Prepare filling: Preheat oven to 400°. Bake sweet potatoes on a baking sheet 1 hour or until tender. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. Let potatoes stand until cool to touch (about 20 minutes); peel and mash with a potato masher.
  2. 2. Beat mashed sweet potatoes, 2 Tbsp. softened butter, and next 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon mixture into an 11- x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  3. 3. Prepare topping: Stir together crushed cornflakes cereal and next 3 ingredients. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture in diagonal rows 2 inches apart.
  4. 4. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle miniature marshmallows in alternate rows between cornflake mixture, and bake 10 more minutes.

Spiced Pumpkin Rolls

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Ingredients

4 teaspoon active dry yeast, or 2 envelopes
1/4 cup warm milk (110 degrees F)
5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup melted butter
1 3/4 cup pumpkin puree (15 oz can of pumpkin puree)
egg wash (1 egg lightly beaten with 1 tbsp of water)

Directions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 200 degrees. When oven reaches 200 degrees, shut off.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the milk and yeast and let rest 10 minutes until foamy.
  3. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, brown sugar and salt; set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, melted butter and pumpkin puree. After the yeast and milk have rested for 10 minutes, add the pumpkin puree mixture and mix with the stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until combined. Add 1/2 of the dry ingredients and mix on low until combined, about 30 seconds. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix on low speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Remove the paddle attachment and fit the stand mixer with the dough hook. Mix with the dough hook on medium-low until smooth and somewhat sticky, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in warm oven. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  6. After the dough has doubled in size, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes. Then shape into rolls or a braided loaf.
*To make a braided loaf, Lightly grease large baking sheet and set aside. Transfer dough to lightly floured work surface. Divide dough into 2 pieces, one roughly half size of other. (Small piece will weigh about 9 ounces, larger piece about 18 ounces.) Divide the large piece into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into 16-inch-long rope, about 1 inch in diameter. Line up ropes of dough side by side and pinch ends together. Braid the free ends together, pinching the braid closed at the end and tuck both ends under braid. Place braid on baking sheet. Divide smaller piece of dough into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into 16-inch-long rope, about 1/2 inch in diameter. Braid together, pinching ends to seal. Brush some of egg wash on top of large loaf and place small braid on larger braid.
*To make dinner rolls, lightly grease a 9×13 inch square baking pan. Divide into 18 balls (about 3 ounces each). To shape, take a piece of dough and start forming a round, smooth ball by pulling the sides to the center and pinching to seal. Place, pinched side down, on a counter and lightly cupping your hand around the dough ball, rotate your hand in small circles lightly rolling the ball around the palm of your hand and place in prepared baking pan.
  • After your dough is shaped, cover it loosely, and let it rise for another 1 ½ hours. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brush the top of the bread lightly with the egg wash. Bake until golden brown and an instant read thermometer inserted in center reads 190 degrees, 30-35 minutes. Remove the bread from the oven and allow to cool on a rack.

Recipe Notes:
If you want to make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake:
After shaping rolls, wrap the baking sheet tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate the shaped rolls overnight.
At least an hour before baking, remove from the refrigerator and allow to rise (still covered in plastic wrap). Bake as directed.
To freeze the dough, put the covered pan in the freezer until the unbaked rolls are frozen. Store frozen rolls in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag.
To defrost, place them on a tray dusted with flour and cover them with lightly greased plastic wrap. Thaw overnight in the fridge or for about two hours at room temperature.
Proof and bake as directed.
Bread dough will keep in the freezer for up to a month; you can store it longer, but the yeast may begin to degrade and the bread may not rise as well.

Green Beans with Toasted Walnuts & Cranberry Vinaigrette

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Ingredients

1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 c. minced red onion
3 Tb. plus 2 tsp. Champagne Vinegar
2 Tb. chopped fresh mint
1 1/2 tsp. coarse kosher salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. black pepper plus additional (for sprinkling)
1/3 c. dried cranberries
1 1/2 lb. trimmed slender green beans (such as haricots verts)
1/2 c. walnuts, toasted, chopped

Directions

Whisk first 6 ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in small bowl. Mix in dried cherries; set aside. DO AHEAD Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature; whisk before using.

Fill large bowl with water and ice; set aside. Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl with ice water; cool. Drain. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels; enclose in resealable plastic bag and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.Toss green beans, walnuts, and vinaigrette in large bowl. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Transfer to platter and serve.

 

A Gluten-free Quinoa Stuffing

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup red quinoa
  • 1 cup white quinoa
  • 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 large shallot, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 cup fruit juice sweetened cranberries
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Sea salt & pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring 4 cups of water to boil, adding your quinoa in and turning down to low. Let the pot simmer for 8 – 10 minutes, turning off the heat when the water is absorbed. Leave the pot covered and let it stand for while the rest of the meal cooks.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. Toss your diced sweet potatoes, shallot and garlic in a large bowl with olive oil and a bit of salt and pepper. Grease a baking sheet with cold pressed olive oil spray and spread the potato mixture out. Roast for 15 – 20 minutes, flipping the potatoes over half way through.

 

I hope that some of these look as delicious to you as they do to me!  Have a great weekend!

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STYLE FILES – Thanksgiving Tables

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Are you beginning to think about the upcoming holiday?  The centerpiece of this holiday, where family and friends gather to give thanks and enjoy each other’s company, is the Thanksgiving table.  We are going to give a nod, and hopefully a little inspiration, to some beautifully decorated and do-able table settings for you to try at home.

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I would love to gather around any of these tables for some quality family time.  If you would like help achieving a table like these, but you’re not sure where to start, let us know and we would love to help you!

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STYLE FILES – Cozy Bedrooms

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Don’t these fall nights make you yearn for a cozy space to relax?  I love settling in to a warm and inviting bedroom.  Try changing up your room to reflect the season.  Use some deeper hues, plush blankets, heavier fabrics and some beautiful lighting to envelope you in the warmth of your bedroom. 

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STYLE FILES – Scare the Darkness Out of Halloween

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Halloween can be a little dark and spooky, but not all Halloween decor needs to be.  You can keep the integrity of your home design in tact and still have a little fun with this holiday.

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Have fun decorating and enjoy your weekend!

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DELICIOUS – Pumpkin Heaven

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I love the smell of pumpkin.  It can mean only one thing….Fall has arrived!  Here are two great recipes that will warm your home and lift your spirits as the temperatures start to fall outside!

Cindy’s Famous Pumpkin Bread

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2 C sugar
1 C Vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 C pumpkin
3 C flour
1/2 t salt
1/2 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1 t each cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves

Directions

Preheat oven to 325
Mix all dry ingredients – set aside
Mix oil and sugar
Add eggs one at a time
Beat in pumpkin
Mix dry ingredients in
Bake approx 60 mins
Makes two loaves

Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups fat free milk
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tsp sugar or sugar substitute (to taste) 
  • 1/4 cup of espresso (or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee works)
  • fat free whipped topping
  • pumpkin pie spice for topping

Directions:
In a small pan combine milk, pumpkin butter and sugar and cook on medium heat, stirring, until boiling. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth (or whisk well with a wire whisk)
Pour into two mugs, add the hot espresso and top with fat free whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin pie spice on top.

Enjoy!

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COLOR PALETTE – “Fall” in Love with Autumn Colors

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Fall is such a colorful time of year.  If you are lucky enough to live in a climate where the leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange, green and yellow- take time to enjoy their beauty.  Welcome these vibrant and beautiful colors into your home for this change of seasons.

Transform this…

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To all of this……

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STYLE FILES – Warming Your Home Up for Fall

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As the days become shorter and the temperatures start to dip, it’s time to bring some warmth into your home with autumn’s brilliant reds, oranges, yellows, and browns.  It can be as simple as adding a throw pillow or going as far as painting a wall.  With these simple ideas, warming your home up is a breeze.

Change out throw pillows and blankets to ones with deeper hues and cozier fabrics

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Add in an area rug and some bright colors for a little fall sizzle.

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Hang window treatments that will make your home look and feel cozy…

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Give your mantel a fall makeover

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Add some awesome slip covers to seating to create a warmer feel

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Accessorize with towels, vases and flowers in your bathroom and kitchen…

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Change out artwork to create a Fall flare (or create your own)

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Don’t forget about your porch or outside entry

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I hope this gives you some inspiration to get your home cozy and Fall-ready!  For even more inspiration go to my Fall Pinterest page!

Happy Decorating~

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STYLE FILES – The Tailgate People Will Talk About

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Whether you are gearing up for the big game in the stadium parking lot or in your own backyard, throw a tailgate party that people will be talking about all season long.

1. Put on every bit of clothing you own with your team’s insignia on it. You cannot go overboard here.

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Well, maybe that’s a little overboard for some of us but you get the idea!

2. Decorate your vehicle, making sure to put a flag on your antennae so that your friends can find you.  Don’t forget about decorations for your food presentation in your teams colors!

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3. Plan a menu, and pack the cooler the night before. Hot dogs and burgers are football tailgate party favorites, but hot wings, submarine sandwiches and the jambalaya from yesterday’s blog are other great choices. Include snacks like chips and dip, and don’t forget the condiments and add-ons.
4. Get creative with your deserts, making them football themed!
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5. Take the essentials. A grill is a must-have as well as tables, tableware, grill tools, cooler and trash bags for clean up.
6. Don’t forget the portable i-pod player/radio to play music and pre-game interviews.  The ion Block Rocker is amazing and really does “Rock the Block” (They are selling them at Costco right now)
Now sit back and enjoy a fantastic tailgate with your friends and family!  Are you ready for some football?  I am!!!  

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DELICIOUS – Tailgating Touchdowns

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Keeping our focus on the beginning of football season, I wanted to share some of my favorite tailgating recipes with you.  I love getting family and friends together before big games and enjoying some great food and amazing company!  This recipe was always a huge hit with my tailgating guests – you can make it for a large crowd very easily ahead of time and keep it warm in a chafing dish.   Serve it up with French bread and you will some happy fans!

Cajun Jambalaya

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Ingredients (You’ll want to double or triple recipe for larger tailgates)
Shrimp, peeled and deveined 
4 ounces chicken, diced
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup tomato, chopped
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup rice
3 cups chicken stock
5 ounces andouille sausages, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
In a bowl combine shrimp, chicken and Creole seasoning, and work in seasoning well. Set aside.
In a large pot heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, pepper and celery. Cook for about 3 minutes.
Add garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire and hot sauces. Stir in rice and slowly add broth. Reduce heat to medium and cook until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
When rice is just tender add shrimp and chicken mixture and sausage. Cook until meat is done, about 10 minutes more. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning.

Bratwurst Braised in Ale with Sauerkraut

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Ingredients

3 Bottles Good; heavy ale
2 bay leaves
6 whole cloves
1 tablespoon brown sugar
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 pounds Fresh bratwurst or other white sausage
4 cups Fresh sauerkraut
1 1/2 cup apple juice or cider
1 teaspoon Whole caraway seeds
honey mustard

Directions

Add ale, bay leaf, cloves, sugar, salt and pepper to a saucepan and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Add bockwurst and simmer slowly, covered, for 4 to 5 minutes or until warmed through and plump. Drain sauerkraut and rinse, if it is too strong.

Add to a non-reactive saucepan along with apple juice, caraway seeds and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer slowly, partially covered, for 20 to 30 minutes or until most of the juices are absorbed.

To serve, mound sauerkraut on warm plates and top with steamed bockwurst and a big dollop of honey mustard.

Enjoy!

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