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Thanksgiving

November 24, 2011 by Aliesha

“I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify Him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30

“Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him with songs of praise! For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.” Psalm 95:1-3

“Know that the LORD, He is God! It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him; bless His name! For the LORD is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.” Psalm 100:3-5

Have a wonderful day celebrating God’s goodness to you!

GiGi’s Sweet Potato Casserole

November 1, 2011 by Aliesha

With Thanksgiving just three weeks away, I wanted to share one of my family’s favorite Thanksgiving recipes! I shared this last year when I guest-posted on U-Create Foods, but I wanted to have it here on my blog as well.

Like many of you, I have recipes that have been passed on to me from friends and family members. One of my favorite recipes is my GiGi’s Sweet Potato Casserole! I can remember always having it at her house for Thanksgiving, and it is how I learned to like sweet potatoes. This recipe is easy, classic, and completely melt-in-your-mouth fantastic. (Notice I did not say it was healthy. There’s a reason I only make this once a year!)

GiGi’s Sweet Potato Casserole

Casserole:
1 large can of sweet potatoes, drained
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 stick melted butter
2 beaten eggs
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1/2 cup milk

Topping:
1/2 cup flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 stick softened (not melted) butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a ceramic pie dish or another serving dish.

Empty drained sweet potatoes into a large bowl. Mash with a fork, then add sugar, brown sugar, salt, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and milk. Using a wooden spoon, stir well to combine. Pour mixture into greased pie dish.

In a smaller bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, and pecans. Use a fork to cut in the softened butter until a course crumb mixture forms.

Sprinkle topping over the casserole.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes (time varies depending on size/depth of dish). You’ll know it is done when the edges are golden and the center is still slightly “jiggly.” (It will continue to cook once you remove it from oven.)

I usually prepare this ahead of time and reheat it on Thanksgiving Day.

I often make a little one to stash in the freezer for Christmas! (My husband doesn’t care for sweet potatoes, so I get to enjoy this myself!)

Enjoy!

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Gift Idea: Grilling Spice Blends

June 20, 2011 by Aliesha

Edit: Welcome, Pinterest visitors! This would make a great holiday gift for any of the men (or women who love to grill) in your life! Enjoy!

For Father’s Day this year, I made grilling spice blends for both of our dads. This was an easy and fun gift to make, and I had all the materials/ingredients on hand!

Grill seasonings make great gifts for anyone you know who likes to cook and/or grill. It would be a great hostess gift for a summer BBQ, or you could even make these for Christmas gifts (the men in our lives love to grill year-round!).

I found recipes for three spice blends I wanted to make, then I mixed them up, put them in baby food jars (which I painted the tops of with chalkboard paint), and labeled them with fun new names. I made these blends: Kickin’ Chicken, Ragin’ Cajun, and Cuckoo for Cocoa (recipes below). I packaged them all in a little paper bag tied up with baker’s twine (and of course, a card made with my letterpress).

We hope our dads enjoy grilling with these spice blends!

Here are the recipes:

Kickin’ Chicken (a spicy rub for chicken)
2 Tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Store in an airtight container.
Brush chicken pieces with olive oil. Season liberally with rub. Rub in gently. Cook over a hot grill.

Ragin’ Cajun (for fish, chicken, ribs, chicken, & pork chops)
3 Tbsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. onion powder
2 Tbsp. ground dried thyme
2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tsp. dried basil
2 tsp. dried oregano
Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Store in an airtight container.
Rub liberally into meat. Let stand 10 minutes. Grill as desired.

Cuckoo for Cocoa (for chicken, steaks, chops, ribs, & roasts)
2 Tbsp. sea salt
1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 Tbsp. white sugar
1 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. garlic powder
1/2 Tbsp. onion powder
1 1/2 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Store in an airtight container.
Rub 2-3 teaspoons into each serving of meat. Let stand at least 10 minutes before grilling.

Enjoy!
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GiGi’s Sweet Potato Casserole

Gift Idea: Grilling Spice Blends

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