Thanksgiving Menu ideas

Working on our Thanksgiving menu! We are trying new dishes this year, so it's a battle between the most beloved traditional dishes we serve and what we want to trade in for a newer version. Watch for the new posts as I throw out new ideas and the final menu!

Nanaimo Bars

Here is a good recipe for these yummy bars. I personaly double the "custard" layer. Enjoy!

http://www.joyofbaking.com/NanaimoBars.html

Impress My Date Berry Shortcake

4 c. Mixed berries ( I use blueberries, raspberries and blackberries)
1/2 c. Sugar
2 1/3 c. Bisquick mix
1/2 c. Milk
3 tbsp. Melted butter
1 c. Mascarpone cheese
8 oz. Cream cheese

1. Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, mix strawberries and 1/8 c. sugar; set aside.

2. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick, milk, 1/4 c. sugar and the butter until soft dough forms. Form dough into "bun" shapes and place on a cookie sheet (these don't need to be perfect). Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, cream cheese and 1/8 c. sugar until well combined

4. Place warm shortcakes in a bowl top with cream cheese mixture and berries. Serve and enjoy!

Tomato Feta Salad

I thought I would add a "healthy" recipe to start the new year off right. I got this recipe from the Food Network, and I love it. I have used it several times when I have needed to add a nice touch to a catered dinner party... but the best part is, it's perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

4 pints Grape tomatoes

1 1/2 c. small-diced Red onion (about 2 onions)

1/4 c. White wine vinegar

6 tbsp. Olive oil

1 tbsp. Kosher salt

1 tsp. freshly ground Black pepper

1/4 c. chopped fresh Basil leaves

1/4 c. chopped fresh Parsley leaves

1 1/2 pounds Feta cheese

Directions:

Cut the tomatoes in half and place them in a large bowl. Add the onion, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley and toss well. Dice the feta in 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes, crumbling it as little as possible. Gently fold it into the salad and serve at room temperature.

Day Twelve: EggNog Pancakes

I always wake up around 5:00 am Christmas morning to make breakfast, it's my favorite thing to do. But this year I wanted something that wasn't going to take too long. So I decided on this recipe...

Ingredients:

2 c. Krusteaz pancake mix- buttermilk or wheat work best
1 c. EggNog
1/3 c. Milk
1/2 tsp. cinnimon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Directions:

mix all ingredients together and cook as directed... Serve while warm and enjoy!

Now...

There are a few little extras you can do to make these pancakes over the top.

First- Set out one stick of butter over night. In the morning mix the butter with 1/2 tsp. Pumpkin Pie spice.

Second- Heat the maple syrup on the stove, add two sticks of cinnimon and bring to a boil. Once it has come to a boil remove from heat and let cool. Serve the syrup warm.

Third- Make homemaid whipped cream, 2 c. Heavy whipping cream, 1 tsp. Pure vanila extract and 2 tbsp. sugar.