Thanksgiving 2014

 Thanksgiving 2014

(Today is actually Christmas Eve so it's about time I get the Thanksgiving post out of the way.

It was a fun occasion and I want to get it onto the family blog.)

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

We enjoyed our traditional Thanksgiving celebration which included a visit from Cousin Kelly, a bit of football, and a bunch of ridiculously yummy food.  

Keep scrolling for food pics and linked recipes.

Lauren helped with the Deviled Egg appetizers.

She loves to help in the kitchen and I love that she does!

They were tasty.

 Olives and pickles are an appetizer MUST! 

Angel Biscuits

Chicken Sausage and Herb Stuffing

(I forgot to take an after picture but it doesn't look that much different after an hour in the oven except I took the Saran wrap off.)

My favorite Skillet Creamed Corn

Cooked green beans with bacon...can't go wrong with that.

Mashed Potatoes with gravy (gravy not pictured.)

 Sweet Potato Casserole

(oh my yumm!)

Cranberry from a can.

(Matt likes this.)

 Turkey!!!!

Cooked on the Traeger this year.

L and T both enjoyed the turkey's legs.

Super tasty!

Table is set and she is ready to eat!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

We ate our hearts out but of course left room for dessert.

Classic Pecan Pie

It looks tasty but somehow I baked it way too long.

Anyone for toasty crispy blackened pecans?

The other desserts turned out much better.

Classic Chocolate Cream Pie

and my favorite recipe for

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies.

It is hard living away from family (especially during the holidays) but I think it is important to instill family traditions none the less.

Thanks Cousin Kelly for being a huge part in our family Thanksgiving tradition.

PS.  When you tire of left-over turkey sandwiches try this.

Turkey and Stuffing Cakes

Oh my YUMM!