http://mommysavers.com/boards en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:34:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://mommysavers.com/boards/images/mommy/misc/rss.jpg http://mommysavers.com/boards http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139974-whats-your-thanksgiving-survival-tips.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:56:36 GMT I like to set the table completely the day before.

And have my appetizers done.

(Night before bkfast casseroles are great for holidays too)

And have everything I need for round 1 set out...appropriate pots and pans~peelers~canned goods and spices~whatever it may be...so when I start the first things everything I'm gonna need are ready to go.

What's your prep consist of??? ]]> Kitchen Chatter mommy2mercedes http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139974-whats-your-thanksgiving-survival-tips.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139927-do-you-serve-thanksgiving.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:32:43 GMT We normally only do mashed potatoes ~ never been a tradition to have the others. We normally only do mashed potatoes ~ never been a tradition to have the others. ]]> Kitchen Chatter kellynkay http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139927-do-you-serve-thanksgiving.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139925-what-veggie-side-dishes-thanksgiving.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:28:06 GMT What all veggies do you make?and how do you make them if it's more of a casserole or something. ]]> Kitchen Chatter mommy2mercedes http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139925-what-veggie-side-dishes-thanksgiving.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139924-tgifridays-menu.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:21:12 GMT What's cooking today?

I know I am gonna do a load of baking today...I am just sooo in the mood!!!

bkfast:bagels n cream cheese
lunch:ravioli
dinner:pork chops ,mashed potatoes and green beans w/rolls ]]> Kitchen Chatter mommy2mercedes http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139924-tgifridays-menu.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139901-prepping-your-turkey-tips.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:19:20 GMT Anyone have any good tips to prepping a turkey after it is thawed out?? I decided at the last minute that I will be making a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving-had thought of doing seafood but decided since I already had everything for a turkey dinner that I should just do it. So I am looking for tips and ideas to make my turkey extra delish. So what do you all do to get your turkey ready for the oven??? Any marinades, brining (think that's what it's called), etc??? TIA!!
I normally use my roaster for cooking a turkey so I do not know if that will make a difference in anyone's tips. I do think that I will stuff my turkey this year and see how everyone likes it. ]]> Kitchen Chatter araefinn http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139901-prepping-your-turkey-tips.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139820-thursdays-menu.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:55:13 GMT Whats cooking today? Whats cooking today? ]]> Kitchen Chatter mommy2mercedes http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139820-thursdays-menu.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139807-remember-take-turkey-out-freezer.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:33 GMT http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitche...ing-guide.html **]]> It's time to start thawing your turkey in the next couple of days ~ Thanksgiving is only 1 week away!!!

If you have a 22-23 lb or larger it should already be in your fridge. On average a 23 lb turkey takes about 6 days to thaw.

If you have a 18-20(ish) lb make sure you take it out today, tomorrow at the latest.


ALL birds being thawed in the fridge should be out of the freezer by Sunday to give them ample time to thaw. In a 40* fridge you need to allow 24 hrs per 4 lbs of bird.


If you forget to remove the turkey, no worries, a turkey can also be thawed breast side down in a cold water bath at the ratio of 30 min per 1 lb of turkey. Just remember to change the water often (about every 30 - 45 min or so).


** All information was taken from the http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitche...ing-guide.html ** ]]> Kitchen Chatter kellynkay http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139807-remember-take-turkey-out-freezer.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139798-anyone-else-hate-pumpkin-pie.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:38:47 GMT I keep trying to give it the benefit of the doubt, hoping it will grow on me but nope- can't stand it! Anyone else with me? :Ha Ha: ]]> Kitchen Chatter LeeMP22 http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139798-anyone-else-hate-pumpkin-pie.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139763-my-new-absolute-favorite-dip.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:33:16 GMT 1 8oz block of cream cheese 1 jar Silver Springs Cranberry Horseradish Sauce Ritz or Town House Crackers Place block of cream cheese on dish, pour sauce over cream cheese. Spread onto crackers. Yum!! I am NOT (I repeat NOT) a horseradish fan, however this ROCKS! I served this actually a couple years ago for the first time at a christmas party and EVEYRONE loved it. If you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary, but easy and yummy - try this! 1 8oz block of cream cheese
1 jar Silver Springs Cranberry Horseradish Sauce
Ritz or Town House Crackers

Place block of cream cheese on dish, pour sauce over cream cheese. Spread onto crackers. Yum!!

I am NOT (I repeat NOT) a horseradish fan, however this ROCKS! I served this actually a couple years ago for the first time at a christmas party and EVEYRONE loved it.

If you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary, but easy and yummy - try this! ]]> Kitchen Chatter kellynkay http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139763-my-new-absolute-favorite-dip.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139762-anyone-good-mincemeat-recipe.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:25:55 GMT Never made it....never even had it ~ but may be looking to venture out. Anyone have a tried but true recipe for it ~ along with any tips? Never made it....never even had it ~ but may be looking to venture out.

Anyone have a tried but true recipe for it ~ along with any tips? ]]> Kitchen Chatter kellynkay http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139762-anyone-good-mincemeat-recipe.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139761-pie-other-than-pumpkin.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:23:44 GMT Anyone have pie that is NOT pumpkin at Thanksgiving??

We usually have apple also ~ sometimes French Silk (just because it's so yummy :Ha Ha: ) ]]> Kitchen Chatter kellynkay http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139761-pie-other-than-pumpkin.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139725-help-my-microwave-fried-im-scared-unplug.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:40:28 GMT Does anyone know anything about electricity? I went to put something in my microwave for lunch and saw that there was no power so I checked if it was plugged in, it was, so I checked my kitchen breaker and it was flipped off. I flip it back to the on position and BANG!!!!! OMG, I jumped so high:eek: Needless to say, the breaker is in the off position, my hubby told me to unplug the microwave and that it SHOULD be safe. So, my main question is, is it really safe to unplug it or should I just make hubby do it when he gets home from work? Does anyone know anything about electricity? I went to put something in my microwave for lunch and saw that there was no power so I checked if it was plugged in, it was, so I checked my kitchen breaker and it was flipped off. I flip it back to the on position and BANG!!!!! OMG, I jumped so high:eek: Needless to say, the breaker is in the off position, my hubby told me to unplug the microwave and that it SHOULD be safe. So, my main question is, is it really safe to unplug it or should I just make hubby do it when he gets home from work? ]]> Kitchen Chatter monkeyhandler http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139725-help-my-microwave-fried-im-scared-unplug.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139707-wednesdays-menu.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:06:58 GMT What is everyone cooking up today?? Any plans??
Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, applesauce and oj
Lunch: Ds3 will have a pb&j sandwich and orange slices. I will warm up ds4 some lo lasagna and lo green beans. Me-??
Dinner: Havent decided yet. We have a scouts meeting tonight so I want it to be something quick and easy but than I work tomorrow night and that meal needs to be quick and easy too. So I need to look thru my menu for the next two weeks and get something figured out.

Plans: Laundry and vaccuming. Got an appt today at 2. It should be done by the time the kids get out of school so I will pick them up.

Hope everyone has a great day!! ]]> Kitchen Chatter araefinn http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139707-wednesdays-menu.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139582-tuesdays-menu.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:46:55 GMT What do you gals have cooking today??

Breakfast: ds1 & ds2 ate breakfast at school. Ds3 ate two pancakes, 1/2 banana and milk. Ds4 ate a whole banana, one mini pumpkin muffins and milk. I had ds3's other half of banana and coffee.
Lunch: Ds3 will want a PB&J sandwich. I will add some veggies with ranch and juice. Ds4-I will heat up some lo lasagna from last night and some carrots and peas. Me-?
Dinner: ??? We have school conferences tonight starting at 6. Than after that we have a Pack meeting. Normally there is a potluck dinner that goes with that meeting, but no one gave me details last week. Each den takes turns bringing food. I am waiting to hear back about whether or not we have a meeting. I am wondering that since it is a school conference night that it was postponed.

I work this morning so after I get home I need to put some laundry away.

Hope everyone has a fabulous day!! ]]> Kitchen Chatter araefinn http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139582-tuesdays-menu.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139460-monday-whats-dinner.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:58:51 GMT what for dinner on this fine Monday? we are having breakfast for dinner we were supposed to have it last week but things changed so tonight it is. what for dinner on this fine Monday?

we are having breakfast for dinner we were supposed to have it last week but things changed so tonight it is. ]]> Kitchen Chatter brensmom http://mommysavers.com/boards/kitchen-chatter/139460-monday-whats-dinner.html