Some Thanksgiving Recipes

These are some of the traditional recipes that can be found around our table for most holidays. They can be made in advance. I made the jello today and the potatoes will be tomorrow. So it may be too late to add these to your menus today, but you can use them in the weeks ahead if you want.

I think this jello has been in our family since before I was born. One of my cousins wanted the recipe as her shower gift from my mom. I like this recipe because it has hidden protein and fruit. So for my child that doesn't eat a lot, but will eat jello, I have given him more than just jello.

Jello with More (There really is no name for it.)

Boil two cups of water.

In a blender, Blend, 1 can of pears in light syrup with the syrup
1 stick of cream cheese (we use the light)
1 Lg. red jello (we like the reds the best)
After these are blended, Add the boiling water. Blend again. Make sure to cover
the lid with a towel to prevent a jello explosion.
Pour into a bowl or dish or jello mold of your choice. If I really
want to make sure that the kids eat it, I put mini marshmallows on
top. Refrigerate.


We like this recipe for Thanksgiving because we use a turkey roaster for our turkey and then it leaves the oven ready for this. I hate all the dishes that mashed potatoes use to make, so this gets them out of the way a day early.

Mashed Potato Casserole

2 1/2 lbs. potatoes peeled, cut and cooked

Mash with 1/2 cup miracle whip or mayo
8 oz. cream cheese
1 t. onion powder
1 t. garlic salt

Put in 9 x 13 greased casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes if hot or
1-1 1/4 hours if refrigerated.

I hope you enjoy this holiday. Be thankful for those you are with. Love to you all.