As a business analyst, we know that you’ve got your project planned to a T. We also know that this level of detail doesn’t come without a considerable time commitment to your position. Sometimes, this time commitment can leave little time for planning of our lives outside of the office.
This leaves some good news and some bad news:
- Good news: most of you will get a nice long weekend to catch up on your personal lives.
- Bad news: you actually do have to have something prepared for your Thanksgiving table!
Don’t worry, we did some research for you! Our team members combed through their family recipe boxes and found some of their favorites to share.
NEW! Momma’s Applesauce Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 Sticks Margarine, softened
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 1 Tsp Vanilla
- 4 Cups Plain Flour
- 3 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 2 Tsp Allspice
- 1 Tsp Ground Cloves
- 1 1lb Can of Applesauce
- 2 Tsp Baking Soda
- Optional: 1 Cup Chopped Nuts
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream the margarine, sugar, and vanilla together.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves.
- Combine and add the applesauce and baking soda (and nuts, if you prefer); blend thoroughly.
- Bake in regular-sized muffin tins for 25 minutes.
Sheila’s Marinated Cheese Appetizer
Ingredients
- 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 8 oz Monteray Jack Cheese (or white)
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 2 oz Jar of Diced Pimento3 Tbsp Parsley, chopped
- 1 Tsp Sugar
- 1/2 Tsp Sal
- 1/2 Cup White Wine Vinegar
- 2 Tsp Allspice
- 1 Tsp Ground Cloves
- 3 Tbsp Minced Green Onions
- 3/4 Tsp Dried Basil
- 1/2 Tsp Pepper
Directions
- Cut the block of cheese in half, length wise, and then into slices to make squares. Arrange cheese in shallow baking dish (with rim) with slices standing on edge in rows. Alternate colors of cheese.
- Mix together marinade and poor over cheese.
- Let sit for 3-6 hours and serve with Triscuits or other crackers.
Mrs. Pat’s Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Sweet Potatoes, cubed
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Cup Coconut
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 1/2 Stick Margarine
Topping
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Flour
- 1 Cup Pecans, chopped
- 1 Stick Margarine, melted
Directions
- Mix all the ingredients for the casserole in a mixer until creamy (except the topping), place in a 9×13″ pan and bake at 350 degrees, about 20 minutes or until set.
- Mix topping ingredients well and spread on top of sweet potatoes.
- Bake until bubbly.
Aunt Mary’s Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 8-10 Medium Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- (1) 8 oz Package of Cream Cheese
- 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
- Milk
- Salt & Pepper
- Butter
- Paprika
Directions
- Boil potatoes until tender. Drain.
- Place potatoes to mixer. Add cream cheese and sour cream. Mix well (can also be mashed by hand).
- Add milk, butter, salt and pepper as needed to taste (add milk slowly so you don’t get too much).
- Place in a 9×13 casserole dish, dot with pats of butter and sprinkle paprika on top.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot.
- Great to make ahead and put in fridge or freezer. Follow all steps except for baking, then bake when ready to serve.
Alice’s Wild Rice Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Wild Rice
- 6-7 Cups of Chicken Broth, separated
- 1 lb Bag Herb Stuffing
- 1 Lg Onion, finely chopped
- 5-7 Celery Stems, finely chopped
- 1/2 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1/4 Cup Melted Butter
- Salt & Pepper
Directions
- Soak the wild rice the night before in water.
- Drain the rice. Then cook in ~4 cups chicken broth. Drain and set aside.
- Add chopped onion and celery in a sauce pan with ~2 cups chicken broth. Simmer until soft. Set aside and let cool (don’t drain).
- Cook ground beef and chop finely. Set aside.
- Once onions, celery and ground beef have cooled, mix in stuffing and all remaining ingredients (butter, salt and pepper, rice). Add chicken broth if needed for the right consistency (~1/2 cup). Should be firm but not soupy.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes uncovered or until light brown.
Shane’s Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Crumbled Bacon
Ingredients
- Package Brussels Spouts
- 4-6 Bacon Strips
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
Directions
- Toss brussels sprouts in olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Spread evenly on baking pan and bake for 40 minutes at 425 degrees.
- While brussels sprouts are roasting, cook bacon according to package and dice.
- Then, add to the brussels sprouts in the oven for the last 20 minutes or roasting.
- Stir occasionally in oven. Serve immediately.
Meme’s Corn Pudding
Ingredients
- (2) 14.5 oz Cans of Cream Style Corn
- 1/4 Cup Corn Starch
- 4 Tbsp Butter, melted
- 10 oz Can of Evaporated Milk
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 4 Eggs, well beaten
Directions
- Mix together cream corn, corn starch and melted butter in a bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients (milk, sugar and eggs).
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until set.
Hungarian Tea Cake
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1 Stick Butter or Margarine, softened
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Cups Sifted Flour
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1 Tsp Baking Soda
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
Filling and Topping
- 1 Tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Walnuts
- 1 Stick Margarine, melted
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease and flour loaf pan.
- Cream together eggs, butter and sugar. Then, add vanilla extract and sour cream. Stir in remaining dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and baking soda). This will be a thick batter that does not need to be finely blended.
- Spoon out half of the batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle half of the filling over it. Spoon remaining batter and sprinkle remaining filling/topping mix.
- Bake for 1 hour.
Aunt Evelyn’s Pecan Pie
Ingredients
- Uncooked crust
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup White Corn Syrup (we use Karo)
- 3 Eggs
Topping
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Pecans, roughly chopped
Directions
- Cook crust according to package.
- Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl and fill cooked pie crust.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes – 1 hour.
We wish you all a wonderful, warm and safe Thanksgiving weekend!