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A twist on Green Bean Casserole –

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Golden Green Bean Casserole
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Submitted By: Campbell’s Kitchen
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 6
“Sometimes the comfort of long-time traditional side dishes is the perfect solution for a family meal. Enjoy this variation as well.”
INGREDIENTS:
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell’s®
Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup
1/2 cup milk
Dash ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
4 cups cooked cut green beans
1 1/3 cups French’s® French Fried
Onions
DIRECTIONS:
1. Stir the soup, milk, black pepper, red pepper, beans and 2/3 cup onions in a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
2. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25 minutes or until the bean mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir the bean mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining onions.
3. Bake for 5 minutes or until the onions are golden brown. 

 

 

** I am always looking for a twist on the traditional, and this worked.  I made it for Thanksgiving this year.  Plan on reusing it for Christmas.Here are some of my pics.

My All Time Favorite Children’s Books for the Season

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More Christmas Magic!!

During the holidays, we always try to make time to read Christmas stories with the kids.  It’s something that we have all come to look forward too.  And, it’s always a great idea to teach our kiddies to LOVE reading!! Here are some of our favorites!!

The Polar Express

** You can add this DVD to your collection!! or Check it on Amazon Instant Video!!

The Sweet Smell of Christmas (A Scented Storybook) by J.P.Miller

Room for a Little One by Jason Cockcroft

Thanksgiving Aftermath!!

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Normally, after Turkey Day, we find ourselves having to revamp to make up for eating way too much.  This year, I don’t have that dilemma   I was actually able to eat responsibly, or umm… I didn’t go back for seconds.  (I am kind of proud about that, lol.)   So I just have to try to stay on track until, Christmas the next holiday when I normally eat way too much.

So for the last month of the year, I am going to commit to trying some new things to end out the year, and increasing some of the things I am already doing.

Here are some exercise routines that caught my eye!!

 

Getting Ready for Thanksgiving… what’s on your list?

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Here is something that you should know about me, I am a “List-a-holic”.  I like to have a list for everything, much to the chagrin of my hubby and kids.  So with Thanksgiving coming up.. I am checking my lists… once maybe even twice, lol… Here are some other great lists I found all over the web.

Whats On Your List

Check out this list found on Epicurious.com.  They start 6 weeks out, but we are going to jump in where we are..

Monday Before Thanksgiving:

  • Buy the rest of your perishables today or tomorrow.

1 day to go

Wednesday Before Thanksgiving:

To make tomorrow manageable, do as much cooking as you can today. Here’s a list of ideas:

  • Defrost pie crusts and turkey stock.
  • Assemble and bake pies; store them at room temperature (unless they’re custard-based, such as pumpkin pie, which should be refrigerated).
  • Prepare any side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, that can be made ahead and reheated in the microwave.
  • Clean and dry salad greens and store them in a resealable plastic bag.
  • Set the table; arrange chairs; set out flowers, candles, and any other decorations.
  • If brining your turkey, prep it and leave it in the brine overnight.

the big day!

Thanksgiving Day:

The big day! Here’s a schedule to help you sail through with ease:

morning:

  • If stuffing your turkey, prepare the stuffing and fill the turkey.
  • Put the turkey in to roast.
  • Defrost breads and any other prepared items that have been frozen.
  • Chill white wine and beer. Set up the bar for any other drinks you’ll be making.

midday:

  • While the turkey is roasting, complete all the other dishes. Let them stand at room temperature or, if ready more than one hour ahead, refrigerate.

half an hour before dinnertime:

  • When the turkey comes out, let it rest while you make the gravy and reheat the side dishes on the stove top, in the oven, or in the microwave.
  • Dress the salad.

dinnertime:

  • Carve the turkey and serve the meal. (Don’t forget to save the carcass for turkey soup.)

after dinner:

Readers Digest Thanksgiving Check List

A Thanksgiving Cooking Check List at Blissfully Domestic:

Being Prepared, is a Major Part of Any Successful Holiday.  What is your favorite go to list for Thanksgiving Prep?

Living in the Moment..

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I have noticed this year more than any years before, that we barely make it out of one holiday, before we are thrown into the next one.  This year Halloween, was immediately followed by Christmas.  It seems that other than the Grocery Stores most major retailers skipped right over Thanksgiving.  I guess, its not a money maker, like the other holidays.

Maybe, I was just too busy to notice in the past years.  But, this year I almost felt cheated. After all, we have soo much to be thankful for.  I always say my story begins in New Jersey, because that is where I was raised.  So, in light of Hurricane Sandy and all the devastation that came behind it, I am extremely grateful that my family and friends pretty much came out of it unscathed.

To Donate to the Victims of Hurricane Sandy

There is something about natural disasters that make you stop and appreciate all the things that we sometimes take for granted.

So this year, I am making an extra effort to live in the moment.  To savor every second of mayhem and confusion that comes from the kids being home for Thanksgiving break.  The joys of traveling with two little ones out of town.  And, the opportunity for my children to get a chance to spend time with their “cousins”, while we are visiting!!

Our Favorite Thanksgiving Sides

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We’ve been lead to believe that the Turkey is the most important part of the Thanksgiving Meal.  But, I personally think that the Sides are equally as important when pulling off a meal that everyone will enjoy.

Our Favorite Thanksgiving Sides - Some Traditional and Not So Traditional Recipes

Here are some of our Favorites, some traditional, and some not so traditional!!

Favorite Thanksgiving Sides - Recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole found on Southern LivingSweet Potato Casserole

Favorite Thanksgiving Sides - Recipe for Squash Casserole found on Southern Living

Squash Casserole

Favorite Thanksgiving Sides - Recipe for Cajun Corn Maque Choux found on Southern Living

Cajun Corn Maque Choux

What are your favorite Thanksgiving Sides?  Consider sharing the recipe or the link with us in the comment section below.