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Happy Friday! Sorry my weekly newsletter is a bit late today.  Our black lab, Arlo,  had surgery to remove a lump from his eye yesterday.   Nothing too major but it's been a bit ruff! LOL!

It's the weekend before Thanksgiving.  I can't believe it's next week! My daughter will be home and Hoyt's kids too! We're going to have a house full.  I can't wait! If you are looking for new easy recipes to keep things easy breezy, I've got you covered! 

We always start the day with a light breakfast and a big hike.  It's  tradition.  Then we come home, and it's appetizer time! I'd be in the dog house if I didn't make my famous Cranberry Meatballs.    Our gang loves them! This recipe is so crazy easy! I dump everything in my crockpot before our hike and when we get home It's meatball time and the house smells AMAZING! LOVE THAT! 

You really want to WOW everybody this Thanksgiving?  Put together this Turkey Appetizer Platter!   I know it looks hard but it's actually pretty easy.  It starts with a really tasty homemade cheeseball loaded bacon, cheese and a splash of beer if you like.  You can even make the cheeseball this weekend.  Then you can get creative and have fun putting it all together on Thanksgiving.   Cover the cheeseball with fresh sliced mushrooms.  Build your turkey with loads of fresh veggies for dipping.   Serve it with crackers too.  How cute is this! Take a picture because this turkey is going to get gobbled right up! 

Now it's time to snack, watch football and break out the the board games.  Yahtzee is my favorite! My father in-law and I are tied with the high score of 518! Not to shabby!  Click Appetizers for my favorite recipes to get the party started. 

Don't buy the dip this year! I make the BEST EVER homemade Dill Dill for your veggie and dip tray!  This is a secret recipe from the head chef at Lambeau Field.   This is the veggie dip they used to serve in all the luxury suites! It's my go to veggie dip.  It's ALWAYS a winner! 

Every year I love to put a big beautiful salad on our Thanksgiving table.  I like to start our dinner out with something fresh, colorful and pretty.  My Poached Pear Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing has it all! Why not add it to your Thanksgiving menu. I promise it will be a huge hit! It's super easy! You can make the dressing and poach the pears a few days ahead.  LOVE THAT! If you can get thing done ahead, do it.   I sure don't want to be stuck in the kitchen the whole day! I want to enjoy Thanksgiving too! I just love having everyone around my table! Click Salads for more fresh recipes for the holidays, 

This year  why not try the stuffing my way.  Free up oven space and make my Slow Cooker Stuffing.  It's so good and so easy! You can add cooked crumbled breakfast sausage too if you like sausage in your stuffing.  Bring on the stuffing! I'm so ready! Click Slow Cooker and Side Dish for more of my favorite recipes.

Move over green bean casserole! Why not do a new veggie this year or add another side.  My Cheesy Broccoli Bake is THE BEST EVER broccoli cheese casserole.  It's a recipe I've been making for decades! It's a cut above the rest! Even if you don't make it at Thanksgiving I hope you give it a try this holiday season! It goes great with ham, turkey, prime rib, a pork roast.  All of it! Click Sides for more jazzed up side dish recipes. 

Have you bought your turkey yet? I need to get mine.  If you are buying a fresh turkey you need to buy it by Monday or Tuesday at the latest so it has time to thaw.  If you want a turkey that looks as beautiful as this one, try it my way.  I use lots of seasoning.  Choose one that has paprika in it if you want the outside to look like this. 

Here's my way to get Perfect Roast Turkey every time! Try it!  

Not feelin' turkey this year.  I get it! Click Dinner for more recipes for the holidays like my Cranberry Chicken,  Perfect Prime Rib,  Peachy Pork Tenderloin and more! 

For Dessert move over pumpkin pie.  My Pumpkin Mousse will make you look like a rock star this holiday season.  It's AMAZING and super easy! Click Desserts for more easy breezy holiday treats.

Have a great weekend! HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 

Cook up some memories! 

All my love,

Amy

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