Pumpkin Pie

(Makes 2 pies)

YOu'll need:
3 cups fresh cooked pumpkin
4 eggs
3 tbsp flour
1.5 cups sugar (I use brown sugar for half of this amount)
1.5 tsp vanilla
2 cans evaporated milk

Directions:
Put all in blender (except milk) and blend until well mixed. Then, add in milk. Pour into pie shells and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake at 375 for about 45-50 minutes.

Cranberry Relish

You'll Need:
1 lb fresh cranberries crushed or minced
2 packages black cherry Jello
1 medium orange peeled and seeded (all white must be removed)
1 cup sugar

Using a food processor, crush fresh cranberries until fine. Add 1 cup of sugar and mix well and set aside for 30 minutes. Crush orange and add into cranberry mixture. Mix black cherry Jello using ONLY 1 cup of hot water per package and no cold water. Add to orange mixture. Mix all ingredients together and place in mold or serving dish.
Allow to stand in refrigerator overnight.

Mashed Potatoes

You'll Need:
6-8 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into same size pieces
10 cups water
1 tbsp salt
4 tbsp butter (softened)
1 cup milk (left at room temperature)

Directions:
After peeling potatoes be sure to cut them into same size pieces. Add into water and boil until potatoes are soft when checked with a fork. Drain water. Use an electric mixer and add in butter and salt. Mix on medium speed for 1-2 minutes. Add in milk slowly at low speed for an additional minute.

Traditional Stuffing

You'll Need:
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 eggs
1/2 cup chicken broth
8 cups bread cubes (I like using potato bread and tearing it myself)
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp thyme (optional)
1 tsp rosemary (optional)

Directions:
Mix together onion, celery, salt, pepper, bread cubes, and seasonings in a large bowl. Add in beaten eggs. Mix well. Add in chicken broth. Mix well. Place in a greased baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes.

Honey Orange Glaze

2 tbsp. melted butter
2 tbsp. orange juice
2 tbsp. honey

Mix together in a bowl and pour over meat.

Baked Corn

You;ll Need:
1 1b bag of frozen corn
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
2 cup milk
1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp sugar
3 eggs

Directions:
Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour gradually and then add milk. Stir and heat to boiling point. Add corn, salt, and sugar. Heat well. Remove from heat and add beaten eggs. Pour into greased baking dish. Bake at 375 for 40-45 minutes.

Crab Cakes

You'll Need:
1 egg
1/4 cup Ranch dressing
2 (6oz) cans crab meat
20 Ritz crackers - crushed
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
2 green onions
1/4 tsp red pepper

directions:
Preheat oven to 375. Beat egg and dressing together. Add crab. Stir in remaining ingredients. Shape into 24 small cakes. Bake 5-7 minutes each.