Chery'ls Secret recipe Cheese Soup

My wonderful friend Cheryl served this soup to me awhile back and I was SHOCKED when she gave me the list of ingredients. It tasted wonderful and had a "from scratch" taste that I just had to share.

This is her recipe that she just sent to me- photos are mine from our little luncheon awhile ago.

ENJOY!



YOU WILL NEED:

1 can cheddar cheese soup,
1 can any other kind of cream soup you like (I use cream of mushroom)
2 soup cans filled with beer,
Shredded cheese, any kind as much as you want,
couple of dashes worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke,
pepper to taste.

Heat on top of stove until cheese melts or cook in crock pot on high for a few hours. Add REAL bacon bits and croutons before serving. DELISH and SOOO EASY".

*For this serving, Cheryl cut up day old baked french bread, placed them on top of cooked soup in bowl, sprinkled with cheese and microwaved till cheese melted.

And the winner is....

The winner of my cookbook giveaway who MUST vow to actually give some their creations away is...well, before I announce the name, let me also refer you to my sidebar for many last minute Thanksgiving recipes to add to your dinner table!

And give you a Thanksgiving quote:"If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough."
-- Meister Eckhardt

And a link to my other blog, Matter of Fact where I share a Thanksgiving post on being grateful.

And now, the winner of the cookbook is....

ANN, from Ann's Page. Click on over and give her some congratulations!

Happy Thanksgiving all!

Sweet Potato Casserole

I never was a fan of sweet potatoes, even at Thanksgiving when covered in brown sugar and marshmallows. Then, my friend Pam brought this recipe to a church Thanksgiving dinner and I was won over by the deliciously sweet flavor of this dish. The crunchy topping texture is a nice contrast to the smooth texture of the potatoes. I make it every year now for our table at Thanksgiving, and it always a hit when I take it to potlucks.

Prepare for rave reviews!


YOU WILL NEED:

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (2 16 oz. cans)
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
3/4 stick melted butter
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

topping

3/4 cup crushed cornflakes
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup. chopped pecans
3/4 stick butter, melted

In Lg. bowl mash potatoes with mixer. Add remaining ingredients, Excluding topping. Mix well. Pour into 8 x8 baking dish sprayed with Pam. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a dull sheen forms on top. Mix topping ingredients all together. Spread evenly over top. Return to oven for 5- 10 min.

Let set a few minutes before serving.

If you need to prepare a larger quantity, just make another 8x8 dish - as doubling the recipe did not work well for me in a 9X13" pan. It took forever for the center to set up.

Have a wonderful holiday.

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People who live the most fulfilling lives are the ones who are always rejoicing at what they have.
-- Richard Carlson

Easy Thanksgiving Sides- Asparagus and Green Beans

"If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough."
-- Meister Eckhardt

Just a couple of simple side dishes for last minute additions to the Thanksgiving table, or any meal.
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ASPARAGUS
Ingredients

* 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
* 1 bunch fresh asparagus
* 3 cloves garlic, chopped
* sprinkling of Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and asparagus spears; cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until asparagus is tender.Top with parmesan. If you like your asparagus well done, reduce heat and cook an additional 10 minutes.



GREEN BEANS





Ingredients

* 5 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
* 7 slices bacon
* 2/3 cup brown sugar
* 1/4 cup butter, melted
* 7 teaspoons soy sauce
* 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder


1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the drained green beans in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. Cook bacon in a microwave on microwave-safe plate for 2 minutes until slightly cooked. Lay the bacon on top of the green beans.
3. Combine the brown sugar, melted butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour the butter mixture over the green beans and bacon. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.


Both recipes adapted from Allrecipes.com

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Pumpkin Dessert

Here's a great addition to your Thanksgiving table. Tastes just like Pumpkin pie, but is an easy dessert to feed a larger bunch.

Of course, I could not wait till mine set up to cut it, so it kinda fell apart for the photos. Once it had cooled, it set up nicely, but my bunch ate it up before I could take another photo.

Also, I did not use pecans this time. It's great either way.





Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:

* 1- 15 ounce can pumpkin
* 1- 12 ounce can evaporated milk
* 3 eggs
* 1 teaspoon nutmeg*
* 1/2 teaspoon ginger*
* 1/2 teaspoon cloves*
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 3/4 cup sugar
* ----
* 1- 18.25 ounce yellow cake mix**
* 1 cup walnuts
* 3/4 cup or 1-1/2 sticks butter, melted

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 9x13 pan. Completely combine 1st set of ingredients. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with cake mix. Gently pat down with spoon. Sprinkle with nuts. Drizzle with butter. Bake for 50 minutes. Cool and cut in squares.

* Or use 4 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice or Mixed Spice.




Top with a dollop of Whipped cream and Enjoy!

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Never Fail Dressing Casserole

When I was younger, I had a hard time getting the perfect texture when I made dressing. I tried this recipe at a church dinner that everyone raved over, and later the cook submitted it into our church cookbook. It is simple to prepare and tastes wonderful. Nothing fancy, just a simple dish that can be enjoyed at a main dish any time of year, and would also impress guests around your Thanksgiving table.

So, thank you Mary Darnell for this wonderful recipe.


1 chicken (boiled and deboned, save broth)
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 small pkg. Pepperidge Farm Dressing with herbs
2 eggs
1 medium onion
3/4 can milnot 2 stalks celery, diced

Boil chicken, save broth. Place shredded meat on bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Pour soup over meat. Mix dressing, eggs, onion, celery and milnot together until well blended. Spoon over soup. Pour chicken broth over all to 1/2 inch of the dish top. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.

Enjoy.



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A giveaway...for you to give away!

Okay this giveaway is a treat for you...but the real treat it is giving away your creations.

Remember awhile back I gave away the Gifts In a Jar "Cookies" cookbook?

Well this month, I'm giving away the GIFTS IN A JAR- BARS AND BROWNIES Cookbook!
Thank my generous Cousin Angie who gave me the cookbooks to be given away.

The cookbook is filled with delicious recipes and comes complete with gift tags and instructions for assembly. All you need to do is assemble and find someone to give them to.

To have a chance to win the cookbook, all you need to do is leave a comment.
For another chance, become a follower (or let me know if you are already one.
For 3 extra chances, TWEET this, Post it on FACEBOOK or your blog. Let me know if you did.

Contest ends Nov. 24, midnight.

Winner will be drawn by the old fashioned name in the hat method. Scouts honor- I WILL BE HONEST!

WInner's name will be announced on NOV. 25 by 9:00 am.

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There are so many needs around us. It is time to make a change.