These were pretty simple to make and they almost didn’t last until Thanksgiving Day because they were so good!
Smoky Maple Walnuts
Ingredients:
We are getting closer and closer to the upcoming holiday season and maybe you need some ideas for new recipes or some recipes for dishes like you remember from your childhood… well, look no further. We have a ton of different recipes on our blog and below you will find a few links to those recipes as well as links to previous holiday menus. There is no need to get fancy… just focus on the things you have been blessed with and express your thankfulness and gratitude for the family and friends you invite into your home!
Our 2019 Thanksgiving Dinner Menu with recipe links!
Our Family Favorite Thanksgiving Desserts for 2018 (plus a peek at our Thanksgiving Menu)
Reblog: David Lebovitz’s Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup
I hope these help you to have a wonderful holiday season!
I know I haven’t posted a menu in a while but I figured I could post the one I just made up. This was made using the free printable meal planner I have HERE. You will see that we have certain things that rotate on a set schedule but we do try to keep our dinners a little varied to keep everyone happy.
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snacks | Desserts |
| Sunday 12/4 | Eggs, hash browns, sausage, English muffins | Fried chicken, potato salad, baked beans | Fruit | ||
| Monday | Cereal/Oatmeal | scrambled egg sandwiches | Steak/Sweet N Sour Meatballs, Mac N Cheese, Baked Potato | Fruit | |
| Tuesday St. Nicholas Day | Santa Pancakes | PB&J sandwiches, fruit | Leftovers | Fruit | |
| Wednesday FULL MOON | Muffins, Bagels, or Toast W/Eggs and Cheesy Grits | soup, grilled cheese, fruit slices, rice pudding | Homemade pizzas | Fruit | |
| Thursday | French Toast, Fruit | Chicken Salad, sliced tomatoes & cucumbers, lettuce | Loaded potato soup, crackers | Fruit | |
| Friday | Cereal/Oatmeal | Leftovers | Salmon/Chicken Patties, Mashed Caulitaters, Creamed Peas, pineapple slices | Fruit | |
| Saturday | Make Sourdough Donuts or English Muffins | Chicken Stir Fry, Fried Rice, Egg Rolls, steamed veggies, sauce | Fruit |
Notes:
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snacks | Desserts |
| Sunday 12/11 | Monkey Bread, Eggs & Grits | Cheddar Chicken, potatoes, veggies | Fruit | ||
| Monday | Cereal/Oatmeal | egg salad sandwiches, veggies | Homemade pizzas | Fruit | |
| Tuesday | French Toast, Fruit | PB&J sandwiches, fruit | Taco ring, salad | Fruit | |
| Wednesday | Blueberry Oatmeal Bread, scrambled eggs | Soup, Grilled Cheese | Sandwiches, french fries | Fruit | |
| Thursday | Pancakes, Fruit | tuna salad sandwiches, fresh veggies | Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Cheesy pull-apart bread | Fruit | |
| Friday | Cereal/Oatmeal | Leftovers | Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, mashed potatoes, veggies | Fruit | |
| Saturday POLAR EXPRESS! | Waffles, Eggs, Bacon | SEE MENU | Fruit | Fudge Cookies |
Notes:
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snacks | Desserts |
| Sunday 12/18 | Biscuits n gravy/Sausage/Eggs | Breakfast for Dinner | Fruit | ||
| Monday | Cereal/Oatmeal | scrambled egg sandwiches | Tortellini Soup, buttered bread | Fruit | |
| Tuesday | French Toast, Fruit | PB&J sandwiches, fruit | Easy Bean Tostadas, Rice, Salad | Fruit | |
| Wednesday | Muffins, Bagels, or Toast W/Eggs and Cheesy Grits | soup, grilled cheese, fruit slices, rice pudding | Shepherd’s pie, fried cabbage, beer bread, fried apples | Fruit | |
| Thursday | Pancakes, Fruit | Chicken Salad, sliced tomatoes & cucumbers, lettuce | Homemade Pizzas | Fruit | |
| Friday | Cereal/Oatmeal | Leftovers | Alice Springs Chicken, salad, baked potatoes | Fruit | |
| Saturday Christmas Eve | Make Sourdough Donuts or English Muffins | Fruit |
Notes:
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snacks | Desserts |
| Sunday 12/25 CHRISTMAS | Cinnamon Rolls, SCRAMBLED EGGS, SAUSAGE, OR BACON | SEE MENU | |||
| Monday | Cereal/Oatmeal | egg salad sandwiches, veggies | Leftovers | Fruit | |
| Tuesday | French Toast, Fruit | PB&J sandwiches, fruit | Tacos or Taco Soup, Rice, Chips | Fruit | |
| Wednesday | Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread, scrambled eggs | Leftovers | Mississippi Pot Roast, mashed potatoes or egg noodles, veggies, milk | Fruit | |
| Thursday | Pancakes, Fruit | tuna salad sandwiches, fresh veggies | Creamed Spinach & Bacon-Smothered Chicken, salad, garlic bread | Fruit | |
| Friday | Cereal/Oatmeal | Leftovers | Sloppy Joes, French Fries, Slaw | Fruit | |
| Saturday NEW YEARS EVE | Cheese Danish, eggs, bacon | Crunchy Chicken, Squash Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, or potato cakes | Fruit |
Notes:
Some days are left blank to allow us to use up some of our pantry and freezer supplies. You can check out some other meal-planning posts HERE and HERE.
Here in our neck of the woods, the stores are looking a little sparse so I’ve been trying to grab what I can when I see it for our upcoming holiday meals… have you planned yours out yet? If not, I’ve got some easy recipes for you to use and some menus from previous years that may inspire you.
Our holiday meals here may not be quite as grand as they have been in the past but when everyone joins around the table we have more than enough!
Here are some of our favorite recipes:
Brown Sugar & Honey Glazed Ham
Roasted Turkey w/ Giblet Gravy
Favorite Sweet Potato Casserole
Grandma’s Mac N Cheese sprinkled with bacon
Mashed Potatoes and/or Super Yummy Caulitaters
Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing
Potato Salad (with cauliflower alternative)
Steamed Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
Empty Tomb Rolls (aka Resurrection Rolls)
Chocolate Pudding Pie – (This was something I always looked forward too with my Mom-Mom)
Luscious Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake
Milk Chocolate Fudge (Christmas Fudge)
Need a recipe you don’t see listed? Try checking out the search bar or leave a comment and we’ll try to get one posted ASAP!
We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!
Oh my! How did I not know that fried squash blossoms were a thing?
I just happened to search for ways to use squash blossoms the other day as we have several veggies starting to ripen and it seemed such a waste for those big beautiful blossoms to just wither away. That’s when I found out that fried squash blossoms were a thing and I had to give them a try.
Continue reading “Sourdough Battered Squash Blossoms”
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