"Special Beans"

At our house, we call these "special beans." They're yummy, and a little "Extra" than just regular old green beans.

You will need:
Frozen Green Beans
McCormick Grill Mates: Montreal Steak Seasoning
about 1 tsp. Cooking Oil (I use extra virgin olive oil, but you could use whatever you want)

Warm oil on the stove. Add frozen beans and cook until warm. Sprinkle with seasoning (a little goes a long way). That's it, but they're awesome! My 2 1/2 year old asks for seconds!

Crockpot Glazed Carrots

If you don't want to use baby carrots, you can peel and slice 4-5 large carrots and use them in this simple recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 lb. bag baby carrots
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation:

Combine carrots and water in a 3-4 quart crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until carrots are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain carrots and return to crockpot. Stir in honey, butter, salt and pepper and mix well. Cover and cook on low 30 minutes until glazed. 6-8 servings. Yummy with Sunday dinner!

Favorites for Thanksgiving!

Yummy Mashed Potatoes!

9 Potatoes
9 oz. of Cool Whip
12 oz. Cream Cheese
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Pepper
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
1 stick of Butter

2 9x13 pans
Cook for 20 min. at 350 uncovered.
These are really creamy and so good! They are very great tasting with or without gravy!


These are my favorite appetizers!

Artichoke dip

2 cans Artichoke Hearts drained and chopped
16 oz. Cream Cheese
1 cup Mayo
1 cup of Sour Cream
2 cups graded Parmesan Cheese

8-10 ounces frozen spinach drain and chopped
Garlic powder and Dill weed (to taste)
put in a thin dish and cook 25-30 min at 350.


Bacon wrapped Chestnuts

1 lb. Bacon cut in thirds
2 cans of whole Water Chestnuts
- Wrap Bacon around Chestnuts and secure with a toothpick. Place on foil lined cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 35-45 min. or until crispy.
Sauce

1/2 cup of Brown sugar
1/2 cup of Ketchup
1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
-Mix all together. Pour over cooked appetizers. Put back in oven for 10 mins. Serve warm.

Hope you enjoy!