For thanksgiving I was put in charge of a few things.
- Cranberry Sauce
- Biscuits
- Pumpkin pie
- Stuffing
I have never made my own stuffing or cranberry sauce before so I did what anyone would and turned to pinterest, other blogs, and Google search.
After spending way to many hours drooling over so many delicious looking recipes I jotted down my favorites I got to work!
Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients:
- 4 C. Cranberries
- 1 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbs smart balance butter
- 1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 c. chopped pecans
- 6 tbs. orange juice
Mix all ingredients in large sauce pan
Cover with lid and bring to boil over med-high
Until cranberries pop, usually takes about 3-4 minutes
Uncover and keep on med- low
Allow to thicken 6-8 minutes
Cool and serve!
This made my house smell just like Christmas. Yes, Christmas.
Pumpkin Pie
This was the easiest pumpkin pie I have ever made!! It literally takes 2 minutes! I discovered this little diddy from Meghan who found it from someone else.. & I couldn’t find that blog again..
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup of Pumpkin puree
- 1 Cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 pkg. Butterscotch sugar-free pudding mix
- 1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
- 1 graham cracker crust (or you can make your own)
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl
Transfer into pie crust
Spread evenly
Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving
Simple!!
This pie also packs a protein punch! Low-cal and Low-fat! Can’t go wrong with that!
Cranberry whole wheat buttermilk biscuits
I found the recipe here.
I used a heart shape cookie cutter and they turned out fabulous!!
They were also quite simple and quick to make!
ANNNNNND the Stuffing.. I’m in the process of making right now!! I must say finding a recipe for stuffing was tough. In fact I spent so much time searching for one that I actually had all the ingredients on hand that I gave up and am going to just go for it! Hope it turns out!
Enjoy your Thanksgiving meals!!
P.S Ironman in Arizona, Tempe--- WAS AMAZING!! I’m still processing the experience and I have to admit that there are NO words that can explain the feeling of being at an Ironman. I was so inspired by each and every athlete! I will post about it soon!
P.P.S. My internet has been lagging lately hence the lack of post! My deepest apologies. But ya got two today. And it’s a holiday. Word.
