Apothecary Jars

I saw this idea on Pinterest.

You need 

3 to 4 Apothecary Jars in different sizes

Several small objects such as figures of people,animals,ornaments the choice is yours

Some Buffalo Snow

Some fake snow crystals (the kind you sprinkle)

Place some of the buffalo snow in each jar,place your figures on the snow,sprinkle the snow,place the lid on and you have a cute but simple mantle or table decoration.

Homespun Ribbon Tree

Supplies

Ribbon Scraps

A twig or cinnamon sticks

Twine

Cut each ribbon scrap to about 4 inches,tatie them around the twig or cinnamon stick. Attach a piece of twine to the top and you have a very cute ornament.

Stuffed Peppers

YIngredients 

4 Peppers,(I used red and Green)

Cooked brown rice

1 small onion chopped

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Mozzarella cheese

Slice the top off the peppers and clean them out, place them in a baking dish

In a medium sauté pan cook the onions. Chop the pepper tops and add them to the sauté pan. Cook until the peppers are soft about 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir add the grated Parmesean cheese.

Stuff the peppers and bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes. Top the peppers with the mozzarella and bake for another 15 minutes.

I served mine with fruit.

Only 5 Ingredients

Brocolli Florettes (bite size pieces)

1 small onion diced

2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese grated

1 can carnation evaporated milk

3 cups chicken or vegetable stock

 

Sauté the onion until soft add the other ingredients and stir over med heat until cheese is melted.

That's it. Quick,easy and delish.

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

This is Alton Browns recipe,which I am going to make on Thanksgiving.

What you need

6 cloves of garlic

31/2 lbs russet potatoes

2 tsp kosher salt

16 fluid ounces 1/2and 1/2

6oz Parmesean cheese

Peel and dice potatoe,making sure all are relitividlythe same size. Place in a large saucepan,add salt and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to maintain a rolling boil. Cook until potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork.

Heat the 1/2 and 1/2 and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat until simmering.

Remove from heat and set aside

Remove the potatoes from heat and drain off water. Mash and add garlic-cream mixture and Parmesean. Stir to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes so mixture thickens,and serve.

Acorn Squash

I love this simple recipe for acorn squash.

1 acorn squash cut in half,seeds removed

2Tablespoons butter

2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar

1/2 Teaspoon nutmeg

Place squash halves on a cookie sheet cut side up

Place 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg in each half

Bake in a pre heated 450 degree oven for 1hour

Deliscious 

Fall Centerpiece

What you need

A pumpkin,whatever size you want

An empty tin can

Flowers,or a pillar candle

Cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin,to fit the tin can.

Clean out the inside and place the can in the hole

Add some water if your using flowers or add a candle and some fall decorations.

This would be beautiful on your Thanksgiving Table.