Praline Sweet Potatoes

Here is another way you could contribute to your family's Thanksgiving dinner.  It is a different recipe for sweet potatoes that is really delicious.  And, I know you can do it because my daughter made it for her apartment's Thanksgiving dinner last week before she came home.

4 medium sweet potatoes (1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 beaten eggs
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoons butter, cooled slightly
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Wash and peel potatoes cut into quarters.  Cook in boiling water for 25 to 30 minutes or until tender, drain well.

Grease 8x8x2 inch baking dish.  In a large mixing bowl beat sweet potatoes on a low speed until smooth.  Beat in sugar, butter and salt until well combined.  Add eggs and milk, beat until just combined and spread in baking dish.

For topping: In a small mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, flour and one tablespoon melted butter.  Stir in pecans.  Sprinkle topping over potato mixture.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Fresh Cranberry Sauce

I challenge you to make this instead of opening a can of cranberries this Thanksgiving.  It is really easy and
you cannot beat the fresh flavor.

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 12 ounce bag fresh cranberries

Bring water and sugar to boil in medium saucepan.  Add cranberries and return to a boil.  Reduce heat and boil gently for ten minutes, stirring occasionally.  Pour sauce into a bowl and cover and refigerate until cool. 
Makes 2 1/4 cups

Best Ever Butter Cookies

This recipe came from my mother in law and they are really the best ever.

1 cup butter (2 sticks)
1 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
2 cups of flour
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cream butter and sugar with electric mixer. Add eggs and mix well.  Add remaining ingredients and mix until combined.

Break off small pieces and roll into one inch balls  Place on greased cookie sheet and make a small indentation in the center of each one.  Fill with your favorite jam or jelly.  We like apicot, cherry or raspberry.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes.

Italian Beef in the Crockpot

If you have a crockpot this is a great way to make very flavorful Italian Beef sandwiches.

2 - 3 pounds beef roast, sirloin tip or rump roast

6 - 8 pepperoncini peppers from a jar

1 envelope dried Italian salad dressing mix

14 ounce can beef broth

Place beef roast in a 3 1/2 to 5-quart slow cooker. Combine peppers, dry salad dressing mix, and beef broth and add to crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, until meat is very tender. Use a fork to shred for sandwiches and serve with crusty Italian rolls or crusty bread. Serves 4 - 6.