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Pecan Pie

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via marthastewart.com

Before I begin, is it p-e-e-can, or p-u-c-a-a-n?

I say peeeeecan.

I do not like pecan pie, nor do I eat pecan pie.

To me though, I do not think that you can have Thanksgiving without it.

My husband thinks its the greatest.

I love apple pie and chocolate pudding pie with a graham cracker crust.

Yummo!

For those of you who show love to a pecan pie here are a few recipes.

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If I did like pecan pie, it would be of this variety.

Pecan Pie

What’s your favorite Thanksgiving dessert?

I’m Stuffed

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To me, Thanksgiving would not be Thanksgiving without a big heaping side of stuffing.  All that bread, celery, onion, garlic, and whatever else you want to throw in makes my mouth water.

I make the boxed version around here every now and then, but I dream of making some of the yummy ones I see in magazines, and on some of the food shows.

Thanksgiving is usually at my parents house, but I am trying to change that.  I want my sister Lynn and I to co-host a Thanksgiving celebration at one of our houses next year.  My sister Lynn is uber talented when it comes to ideas for planning a party.  She can also cook.  I bring my craftiness and sass to get the job done.

I have plans next year,so my mama better watch out!

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After looking through a ton of stuffing recipes, and I mean a ton, I found one that really spoke to me.  Actually, it spoke to my meat lovin stomach.

via foodnetwork.com

It is corn bread stuffing with apples and sausage.  It comes from my favorite cooking couple The Neelys.  You can find the recipe here.

Here is another good recipe.

This looks so yummy.  I just want to kick off my shoes, get comfy on my couch, and watch my favorite Christmas show The Polar Express.  That movie makes my heart all warm and fuzzy.  I absolutely love it.  It is why I will always believe in Santa Claus.

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While sitting on that comfy couch, I still want to look stylish.

That is why I came up with my own version of stuffing that you can wear.

Stufing

All the colors of corn bread, celery, and sausage, with the hint of apple.

That outfit looks good enough to eat.

All this talk of stuffing got me thinking.

Are you a cornbread or crouton/bread stuffing eater?

Do you call it stuffing or dressing?

A Snapshot, A Recipe, And What I Will Not Be Wearing

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A Snapshot

I have to add another one.

Damn my husband and I make pretty babies.  Can you be too much in love with your kids?  Nope, I do not think so.

I saw the best quote the other day when reading The Shack.

The soul is healed by being with children.  Fyodor Dostoevsky

I truly believe this.  My baby girls, even though they make me nuts, have most certainly calmed my soul.

A Recipe

Easy Tacos

  • One pound ground beef, turkey, whatever you want to use.
  • 3/4 can black beans (save the rest for a salad for lunch the following day)
  • One cup of salsa
  • Salt and Pepper to taste.  ( I do not measure these, I just add to taste.)
  • Corn (Can or frozen whatever you prefer.)
  • Taco shell or tortillas (Again, these is easy cheesy, just choose what you like.)
  • All your favorite taco toppings.  (We like tomatoes, green peppers, onions, lettuce, and cheese.)
  1. Cook ground beef and right before it is done, add salsa and black beans.
  2. I add the corn to my mixture, but you can serve it as a side if you want.
  3. Heat your shells or tortillas in the oven.  I set the oven to 200 degrees and leave them in their for about 5-10 minutes.  We like them crispy.
  4. Put all your sides in cute little bowls
  5. Dinner is served.

I have tried tacos so many ways, and this is so far my kids favorite.  My husband never eats my tacos, and he loves these!

What I Won’t Be Wearing Friday

bridal 2011

Now, I will not be wearing this because I am already married.

Oh, but how I love everything about this!  The shoes, the jewelry, and the THE DRESS.  Every girl should get to have two weddings.  I want to marry the same man again!  I have a whole Pinterest board about it.

Yes, my name is Necole, and I am a dork.

I really hate how my name always gets underlined in red because every program on the planet thinks it is spelled wrong.  Hello, update your spelling dictionary.

Anywhoo, I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Take some pictures, eat some tacos, and plan another wedding!

The Seriously Sassy Mama

Banana Bread

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I made the best banana bread the other night.  I apologize for not taking a picture of the finished product.  Taking pictures of food is not the first thing I think of when I pull something out of the oven.  I am learning.

I found the recipe here.  I used the app on my iPhone.  It is called iFood Assistant.

Easy Banana Bread

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Makes: 16 servings

  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup Miracle Whip Dressig
  • 1-1/3 cups mashed bananas (about 3)
  • 1-1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts ( I skipped this because I did not have walnuts)
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix wet ingredients together.
  3. Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  4. Add dry to wet and stir until just moistened.
  5. Pour into greased pan.  ( The recipe calls for a 9×5 inch loaf pan)
  6. Bake for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool.

I have not made banana bread in a long time, and it was so yummy.  My family liked it too.

It is such a simple recipe you could add raisins, or your favorite dried fruit.  The possibilities are endless depending on your palate.

It got me thinking.  How many of you use mayonnaise instead of Miracle Whip?  I have always used Miracle Whip and call it mayonnaise.  My husband corrects me on regular basis.  He is a man from the south, and likes mayonnaise.  I do the grocery shopping so Miracle Whip it is.