HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!!!

This year we served our Thanksgiving dinner on Friday instead of Thursday. We had many families so we made it less formal and used paper plates and utensils that looked very good. Place some of the foods on pedestal to take the eyes from the simple setting. So most eyes are looking down instead of side view so the plates still look pretty but the foods are amazing enough to carry the show. Lay the plates and utensils out it accents the table cloth. Do not stock them in a corner. tacky tacky. Containers that are not table worthy like foil containers, (like in the pic) simply use a towel and make a basket around it. Be creative. Place your bowl in the plates if you are having soups. Once the food is tasted everyone forgets the paper plates ( don't really like paper plates and plastic forks but in this case sure saves on clean up) Plus we had families coming at different times so it worked out well. We had more times together this way, because Fridays are our kind of happy hour, we bring in the Sabbath with songs of praise and worship and we are not hampered with more work of cleaning up.

Carob Cake

Cake in Mins.

Chocolaty good

Delicious

This Carob cake is delicious and so pleasing to the eyes. Carob is a great substitute for chocolate and it is much healthier. In this particular recipe I also used stuvia as the sweetener. Perfect for any one who is cutting back on sugar. Healthy can also be delicious.

Breakfast for a hungry son

My youngest son was having a hungry morning. I thought I would make him this delicious breakfast. He loved. It is not extravagant but hearty. I thought I would make the pancakes my way so I decided to add some cooked turkey bacon that I cut into tiny bits. The great thing about pancakes you can make them any way you want them. So fluffy and light and scrumptious

Soup and Bread

There is nothing wrong with a simple soup and bread with Mozzarella and tomatoes. On a cool day tomato soup is one of my favorites. Simple meals can look appetizing , so good.

Soup and bread, soup and bread!

Mozzarella and tomato platter ! Soup and bread!

Add some fresh herbs and a little olive oil to make this platter even more enjoyable.

Sunday Morning Brunch

Awesome time to prepare a delicious meal is while everyone is asleep. They awaken to the medley of flavors. Biscuits baking. Cinnamon goodness of leftover pastries with a mixture of fruits baked in the oven . Smell of turkey bacon and fried eggs. Fresh fruits makes a great accompaniment. Delicious relaxing meal.

Hint: If you have any let over puff pastries or croissants
that may be a little dry, just cook some fruits in a little apple juice with little brown sugar and cinnamom. Thicken to a syrup consistency if neccessary. Tear the pastry into large pieces place in a baking dish or pan not sheet pan then pour the fruit mixture over the pastry. Bake in oven at about 450 degrees just till heated through delicious!!!!!