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[Susan Louise]

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@MickD wrote:

@Susan Louise - Sounds like a plan!!!!  Greek coffee and ouzo and dark sambuca - flaming shots!!!

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@MickD  Have Mercy! I am so there  

[Yahooey]

My brother's family is hosting but I share in the cooking. There are 9 of us.

I'm bringing eggplant parm (niece is a vegetarian). Sausage sourdough bread dressing. A corner is untouched by meat and sectioned off by a scallion. Niece scoops out her portion first.

Roasted sweet potatoes. Apple galettes for dessert. Thinking of another easy dessert that I can make ahead.

[ECBG]

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@pupwhipped wrote:

@ECBG, I hate to ask, and if you don't feel like posting that's absolutely fine. But, your spinach dish with cheese and tomatoes sounds so good. Would you mind telling me how you make it? I'm always looking for a new side dish as I get kinda tired of the same ole ones I make year after year.

Best to you!

pup 

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@pupwhipped,I'd love to help you out.  It's SO hard to get the green veggies together!  My advanced foods students loved this one and my sons always loved this!  It does take a little pre prep but you can make it the day before and pop it in the oven.  I'd add around 15-20 minutes if it's cold.  Reheats great!

Spinach Cheddar Casserole

3 C Fresh spinach (8 good handfuls) steamed 10 minutes and drained

2 Cans recipe cut tomatoes, drained

1 med -lg onion coursley chopped

1/4 C Heinz Chili Sauce

1 C cracker crumbs from Ritz crackers (not bread crumbs)

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp paprika

1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated

1 C real bacon bits

Heat Oven to 350 degrees

Place 1/2 of the steamed spinach in a deep buttered casserole.

Spread 1/2 of the following: chili sauce, tomatoes, onions, salt, pepper, cheese, and cracker crumbs.

Repeat ADDING BACON BEFORE ENDING IN CRUMBS

Bake 25 minutes.  Enjoy!!!

This is a spinach quiche that makes it's own crust and is fantastic as a vegetable or main dish.

Crustless Spinach Quiche

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

1 Tbls. Oil

1 lg. onion, chopped

1 pkg chopped, frozen spinach, all water squeezed out

5 eggs

¾ lbs muenster cheese, grated

Salt, pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Spray pie plate

Heat oil in skillet over med heat

Add onion cook only until clear

Add spinach, cook only until excess moisture is out

Let cool.

Beat eggs in bowl with fork or whisk.

Add cheese, salt, pepper to taste

Stir onion, spinach mixture in.

Pour into pie plate

Bake 40-45 minutes until lightly brown.

[ECBG]

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@gidgetgh wrote:

We're doing Thanksgiving at our house this year. I don't really feel up to it, but we're doing it. My husband's family will be with us. 

Our menu:

Honey Baked Ham

green beans

corn casserole (using a new recipe I found on Facebook)

zucchini casserole (again, a new Facebook recipe)

macaroni and cheese

cole slaw 

sliced tomatoes and cucumbers

Authentic Gourmet mini croissants 

baked beans

cranberry sauce

cheesecake and pumpkin layered pie 

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@gidgetghWould you PLEASE share your zucchini casserole?  You also might like to see the spinach crustless quiche and spinach casserole I just added.  Many Thanks!

[ECBG]

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@bri20 wrote:

@Susan Louise, I know a lot of people who have a birthday close to a holiday don't get their own cake.   That always made me sad.  

Birthdays always warrant a special cake.   😊

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@bri20Thank you so much.  That was so dear!  I'm 10 days after!  UGH!

[momtochloe]

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@ECBG wrote:

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@gidgetgh wrote:

We're doing Thanksgiving at our house this year. I don't really feel up to it, but we're doing it. My husband's family will be with us. 

Our menu:

Honey Baked Ham

green beans

corn casserole (using a new recipe I found on Facebook)

zucchini casserole (again, a new Facebook recipe)

macaroni and cheese

cole slaw 

sliced tomatoes and cucumbers

Authentic Gourmet mini croissants 

baked beans

cranberry sauce

cheesecake and pumpkin layered pie 

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@gidgetghWould you PLEASE share your zucchini casserole?  You also might like to see the spinach crustless quiche and spinach casserole I just added.  Many Thanks!

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@ECBG I would love to have those too!

@gidgetgh I would love a new corn casserole recipe if you wouldn't mind . . .

[ECBG]

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@momtochloe wrote:

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@ECBG wrote:

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@gidgetgh wrote:

We're doing Thanksgiving at our house this year. I don't really feel up to it, but we're doing it. My husband's family will be with us. 

Our menu:

Honey Baked Ham

green beans

corn casserole (using a new recipe I found on Facebook)

zucchini casserole (again, a new Facebook recipe)

macaroni and cheese

cole slaw 

sliced tomatoes and cucumbers

Authentic Gourmet mini croissants 

baked beans

cranberry sauce

cheesecake and pumpkin layered pie 

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@gidgetghWould you PLEASE share your zucchini casserole?  You also might like to see the spinach crustless quiche and spinach casserole I just added.  Many Thanks!

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@ECBG I would love to have those too!

@gidgetgh I would love a new corn casserole recipe if you wouldn't mind . . .

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Just corn or corn and broccoli?

[ECBG]

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@momtochloe wrote:

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@mistriTsquirrel wrote:

My oven doesn't work, and I don't think my family will be doing Thanksgiving. 

So...nothing special.

I'd like to have turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy.

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@mistriTsquirrel I too am kitchen challenged as I cook with a toaster oven and an induction burner.  As I am by myself, I am still planning a small albeit not very welll prepared meal.  I have followed your challenges with your family and please know I wish you and your family peace not only for the upcoming holiday season but also for the future.  I know that being a family is not always easy but I do wish you all the best as you deserve that and more.

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Turkey breasts or several thighs are ultra easy to do in a crock pot if that helps!

[ECBG]

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@Nicknack wrote:

We're having 17 people for dinner this year so will have both ham and turkey.  We don't usually have this many, but my sister invited another family to join us.  We have dinner at my sister's house.

Honey Baked ham

turkey

gravy

dressing

cranberry sauce

sweet potato casserole

mashed potatoes

brocolli casserole

deviled eggs

Sister Shubert rolls

pumpkin pie

pecan pie

Since we are having so many people we may have another dish such as green beans.  Also, the other family will bring something.  She makes great desserts, so that may be what she brings.  In that case, we probably would not have the pumpkin pie.

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@NickNackThe guys here could OD on Sister Shubert's!

[momtochloe]

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@ECBG wrote:

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@momtochloe wrote:

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@ECBG wrote:

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@gidgetgh wrote:

We're doing Thanksgiving at our house this year. I don't really feel up to it, but we're doing it. My husband's family will be with us. 

Our menu:

Honey Baked Ham

green beans

corn casserole (using a new recipe I found on Facebook)

zucchini casserole (again, a new Facebook recipe)

macaroni and cheese

cole slaw 

sliced tomatoes and cucumbers

Authentic Gourmet mini croissants 

baked beans

cranberry sauce

cheesecake and pumpkin layered pie 

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@gidgetghWould you PLEASE share your zucchini casserole?  You also might like to see the spinach crustless quiche and spinach casserole I just added.  Many Thanks!

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@ECBG I would love to have those too!

@gidgetgh I would love a new corn casserole recipe if you wouldn't mind . . .

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Just corn or corn and broccoli?

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@ECBG I would love the new corn casserole you recently found and thanks so much in advance!