Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather It is so great to see you today, we are starting to really get ready for the Thanksgiving crowd that will be at the cottage very soon. I have had my menu planned for some time and have even started cooking. I have several dozen cookies in the freezer, just ready to replenish the cookie jar and several loaves of Pumpkin Bread in the freezer just ready to thaw out, warm and slice. What are some of the things that you do to prepare for the big day?  I can't wait to see what you have brought to share with us today so lets get it on the table, I'm hungry, lets eat! This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week Breakfast Breakfast Pockets at Mommy on Demand For The Kids Thanksgiving Turkey Pancakes at Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons Morning Snack Traditional Hot Cocoa   at Cincyshopper Lunch White Bean Corn Chicken Chili at The Scent of Oranges Chocolate Caramel, Cookies and Yoghurt at With A B...

Cranberries and the holiday's go hand and hand and I can't imagine sitting down for a holiday meal without a side dish of Cranberries.  This Cranberry Relish recipe is so versatile and through the years has become my favorite to work with.  The base recipe is a little sweet and yet the tartness of the cranberry is still there with wonderful fall flavors.  The Spicy recipe has a full flavor of the jalapeno and is a big hit at holiday parties. Our family and friends love this recipe and sure hope you do to. Cranberry Relish Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Relish Sweet and Spicy Miz Helen's Kitchen Ingredients 12 ounce bag Fresh Cranberries 1-1/2 cup sugar plus more to taste 1 orange, rind removed and chopped 1 Granny Smith Apple, chopped 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 stick cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt dash of cayenne 2 medium jalapeno, chopped fine Directions Pour the washed and dried cranber...

When we transition the garden from spring and summer vegetables to the fall vegetables it is a wonderful time of cooler weather and wonderful root vegetables with great color and flavor.  This recipe brings together some of the falls best from the garden combined with great seasons producing a fabulous side dish.  We just love this dish and sure hope you and your family enjoy it. Fall Garden Hash Recipe Fall Garden Hash Miz Helen's Kitchen Ingredients 4 thick bacon slices 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 medium size turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 pound of small fresh Brussels Sprouts, quatered 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon thyme Directions In a large skillet over medium heat cook the bacon until crisp, remove bacon and drain Drain the bacon grease from the skill...

We have a pot of stew on the stove, come on in and share a bowl of stew with us, it is very cold outside so we will have our visit around the kitchen table today. I know that fall is really here when our Hummingbirds leave, our last little family has left and we have taken the feeder down as all the travelers have moved on now.  We are busy bringing our plants into the shelter to stay warm during the colder months to come.  It is always so nice to have a friend stop by to enjoy a bowl of stew on a cold fall day. The Menu Sunday Green Chili Pulled Pork Corn and Green Chili Casserole Tossed Green Salad Apple Blueberry Crumb Pie Monday Left Over Day Green Chili Sliders Salad Left Over Apple Pie Tuesday Ziti Bake Fresh Winter Greens with Berries Garlic Bread Chocolate Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake   at Simple Girl Wednesday Baby Bella Steak Bake Mashed Potatoes Tossed Salad Cottage Bread ...

Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather Hope all of you had a great time last week with all of the precious little ghost and goblins.  I sure am glad to see you today, come on in it is a little chilly outdoors today.  We are all gathered up at the kitchen table by the fire just exchanging food stories from the past week, and help yourself to some of these left over treats, do you have left over treats at your house? I can't wait to see what you are bringing today so lets get it on the table so we can eat. This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week  Breakfast Quiche   at Home Cooking  Morning Snack Apple Cider Tartlets   at Red Cottage Chronicles Lunch Baked Pumpkin Stew   at Cooking with K Galaktoboureko   at Culinary Flavors Afternoon Snack Chocolate Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake   at Simple Girl Dinner Fennel and Pomergranate Salad   at Make Mine Lemon Roast Chicken with Saffron an...

When we are harvesting the corn in the late summer, we always put some in the freezer to use after the corn is no longer producing.  We prepare it in several different ways, roasting then cut the roasted kernels off the cob, on the cob, and just plain corn.  I am making this recipe from some of the frozen corn that we put up from our last corn harvest.  This is a great side dish that is very colorful with a southwest flavor, certainly a dish for all year round. Corn and Green Chili's Casserole

I just love going to the Farmers Market and finding fresh fruits and vegetables its always an adventure that leads to a great dish.  I found these wonderful apples and blueberries at our local Farmers Market and decided to make a Crumb Pie.  I just love the apple and blueberry combination and with the crumb topping it is so good, hope you enjoy it! Apple Blueberry Crumb Pie

November Is  Here! Holiday Tips When November rolls around I really get into some major meal and party planning, the planning is what allows me to really enjoy all the holidays and the time with family and friends.  Through the years I have learned that for me the more I can do ahead of time the more time I have to play and enjoy the festivities.  I like to test out new recipes ahead of time so there are no last minute surprises.  When shopping I try to buy some of the staple items we will need, so all those things will be on hand. This is what we have planned for next week. Sunday Roasted Chicken Slow Cooker Cornbread Dressing Pear Onions and Brussels Sprouts Fresh Cranberry Sauce   Grandmothers Buttermilk Pie Monday Country Chicken and Biscuits Baby Kale Salad Left Over Buttermilk Pie Tuesday Cabbage and Sausage Stew Cornbread Cranberry Oat Bar Wednesday Southwest Quiche ...

Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather Trick Or Treat Ya'll I am so excited to see you at my door this Halloween.  Come on in we have some really special treat bags for you and a nice cup of hot of apple cider to warm you up a bit.  I can't wait to see the wonderful treats that you are bringing to share today, so lets get into those treat bags and see what we have! Be Safe and Have Fun Thanks So Much For Stopping By This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week Breakfast Croissant Brunch Casserole   at The Painted Apron Morning Snack Spooky Halloween Candy Trees   at Around My Family Table Lunch Pot Roast Sliders with Creamy Chipotle Sauce   at The Home Heart Hood River Fresh Apple Cake   at Cookin' For The Seven Dwarfs Afternoon Snack Halloween Pretzel Spider Webs   at One Little Project Roasted Pumpkin Seeds   at Robyn's View Dinner Apple Glazed Pork Loin   at Melissa's C...

2013 Winners Texas Star Chili Cook Off I want to thank each and every one of you that entered your awesome bowls of Chili.  My friends and I have tried just about all of them and can't wait to try the rest.  This was a very close contest as some were just a few votes apart.  Without further delay, drum roll please! First Place Winner $50.00 Amazon Gift Certificate Playoff Chili   From Anita at Aunt Nubby's Kitchen Second Place Winner $25.00 Amazon Gift Certificate Chili and Cornbread In A Jar From Yvonne at Stonegable Third Place Winner $25.00 Amazon Gift Certificate Mamals Chili In The Slow Cooker   From Diane at Mamal Diane Please Check Out The Other Great Entries  Here I sure hope that you ladies enjoy your Gift Certificate's and my deepest THANKS to all of you for bringing your awesome bowls of Chili to share with us! Keep that Chili going until next year for the 2014 Cook Off! Peace and Joy M...

I always sit down with my calendar every week when I plan my menus.  When we are going to have one of those cozy nights at home all curled up in our comfy clothes, I like to plan a real comfy and cozy meal to enjoy.  Country Chicken and Biscuits is one of our favorite meals to cozy up with on a stay at home night.  Country Chicken and Biscuits Country Chicken and Biscuits Miz Helen's Kitchen Ingredients 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots, steamed 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 3 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup pimento's, chopped 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon poultry season salt and pepper to taste dash Cayenne Directions Add poultry season, salt and pepper to the cooked chopped chicken Steam the peas and carrots In a large stock pot or skillet on medium heat, melt the butter and add the flour, chicken broth and milk, stirring until smooth, add the dried thyme, salt and pepper to taste ...