Parents who also work are almost always looking for easy ways to feed the whole family, and thatò€™s why so many families are enamored with items like the small kitchen appliance slow cooker. These allow the one cooking to chop vegetables and basically prepare the meal ahead of time. This can be an invaluable resource for any family thatò€™s ever crunched on time.Ò You can start a pot roast or stew in the morning before you leave for work, set it on low, and the meal will be done when you arrive home at the end of the day.
Here we are in October and already the Christmas decorations are hitting the stores. It may seem early to be thinking about the holidays but in actuality, we will be preparing holiday meals, or dishes to take to holiday meals, before we know it. If you are looking for something different to prepare this year for Thanksgiving or Christmas, let these recipes help you out. All of these recipes are from my vintage recipe collection. Most are from my mother"s estate but I have no idea where she got most of them. If you like seafood, try Oyster Dressing this year. Want to do something different with sweet potatoes? Try this Sweet Potato Apple Scallop. For a different touch to the dessert selection, add this tasty Cranberry Meringue Pie. Be bold, step out, and add a few new touches to your holiday table this year.