Despite the fact that I'm not a fan of Black Friday, most of the Hectic Clan love it. Here in Kansas it's often cold...so leaving the house in the wee hours of the morning is a chilly adventure. Because I'm a great father and husband, I've developed a special cocoa mix so that my little darlings won't be so cold. With this in hand I don't feel nearly as guilty staying snug in … [Read more...]
Easy Fruit Salad
This is a quick fruit salad that can brighten any meal. Don’t worry about the exact ingredients, just use what you have available at the store. For any fruit that you cut, be sure to cut it into bite-size pieces. Easy Fruit Salad StrawberriesPineappleGreen GrapesRed GrapesBlueberriesWatermelonOranges Remove tops from strawberries and cut berries in halfCore … [Read more...]
Diabetic-friendly Cranberry Sauce
As a diabetic, it’s hard enough at Thanksgiving to try to keep the carbs down. There are just so many traditional foods that I like that aren’t all that great for me. This is a diabetic-friendly cranberry sauce made from scratch. As you can see, it’s super easy. It just takes a little patience. Easy Fruit Salad 1 cup Splenda1 cup No-Sugar Added Orange Juice12 … [Read more...]
Roasting a Whole Turkey
My favorite method of turkey preparation is to roast it in the oven. This recipe is fairly heavy on the spices, so if you want a more mild flavor, just back off or eliminate anything that you don’t want to use. If you want to speed up the process, use this recipe that roasts the turkey in an oven bag. To plan your preparation accordingly, you need to know how large your … [Read more...]
Homemade Turkey Gravy from Drippings
This gravy uses the drippings and bits of turkey left in the roasting pan when you roast a turkey. While it’s more work than opening a jar or can of gravy, the resulting rich flavors and creamy texture is worth the small amount of time involved. Homemade Turkey Gravy from Drippings 6 tablespoons of flour2 tablespoons Onion Powder1 tablespoon Black Pepper15 ounces … [Read more...]