Thanksgiving

I am actually not in charge of all the food this year so I havent felt as rushed, even tho Ive already made 6 pies and a cake. LOL I hope each and everyone who reads this blog has a very Happy Thanksgiving and that your tummy's are full and sastisfied! 
Now on to the recipes! 

Grandma's Red Velvet Cake- I was watching the Food Network Channel and fell in love with this cake so I had to make it so here is the link to follow if you wanna try.  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/grandmas-red-velvet-cake-recipe/index.html

Blender Pecan Pie- This was so easy that I just couldn't pass it up. So here is the link Blender Pecan Pie

Super Easy French Silk Pie-Had to have a type of chocolate pie French Silk Pie  


Ok the rest are my recipes so here they are.

SWEET POTATOES

2 lb Sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
Water to boil the potatoes
1/2 cup brown sugar 
1/2 cup butter 


In a pot boil your potatoes til softened. Let cool, now to show you what I did with them when they finished 


SWEET POTATOES TOPPED WITH MARSHMALLOWS


1 lb cooked potatoes
1/8 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp Butter
Big Marshmallows enough to cover the top of bowl

In a baking bowl Place your potatoes, sugar and butter in bowl. Top with Marshmallows and bake at 375 for 10-15 mins or til Marshmallows are golden brown.

Sweet Potato Pie

1 lb Potatoes
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/3 cup Sugar
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Nutmeg
2 eggs
Pie Crust (frozen or pilsbury)

In a mixing bowl blend all ingredients excluding pie crust til potatoes are creamy. Pour into pie crust and bake at 375 for 30 mins or til filling is set.


Cheesecake

8oz softened cream cheese
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
graham cracker crust

In a mixing bowl mix all ingredients together excluding crust til creamy and smooth. Pour into pie shell and let cool in fridge atleast an hour before serving. I prefer making it the day before to let the lemon juice work its magic. Lol

Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
This is my famous casserole, ppl that do not like broccoli will eat it and the same with rice. Ive never had a bad word on this dish and so now I share with you.

1 lb chicken thighs boiled and deboned and skinned
1 cup of rice
2 cups water
1 bag of broccoli cuts
1 jar of cheese whiz
1 can cream of chicken
1 can cream of mushroom
McCormick Season All (season to taste)
shredded cheese 

Boil your rice and water til rice is finished. In a big bowl mix all ingredients  together excluding shredded cheese and pour into Baking casserole dish and and bake at 375 for 30 mins or til cheese is melted.