Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Thanksgiving in May!


As I was talking about thawing a turkey that I found in the freezer yesterday, I started thinking about how great it will be to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal in May! I'm already looking forward to the turkey salad that I will make later in the week. I don't know why, but turkey salad, chicken salad and pimiento cheese are always best when they are homemade. I like a little poultry seasoning, celery and Hellman's Mayo mixed in with my turkey for sandwiches.

Another item that comes to mind when I think of a Thanksgiving meal is sweet potatoes-candied, roasted, in pies or casseroles...I just love them. My Aunt Sis used to make a great sweet potato pie, and "lucky you", I'm sharing her recipe today. It's only 'cause we're blog buddies! Enjoy!

Aunt Sis' Sweet Potato Pie
Ruth Ann (Michael) Martin

1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 C sugar
1 1/4 C cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
2 eggs, beaten
3 TBSP butter
1/2 C boiling water
1/2 tsp salt
1 C evaporated milk
One 9" unbaked pie shell

Mix spices with with boiling water and stir into sweet potatoes. Add sugar, eggs, salt and butter; blend thoroughly. Stir in milk and heat mixture over hot water (double boiler, maybe?) about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour into pie shell and bake at 425 degrees until filling is set, about 20 minutes. Cool completely. Serve with whipped cream.


These are the great recipe swaps that I will be linking to:

BlessedwithGrace
Gypsy'scorner
Beautyandbedlam
Allthesmallstuff
Raising4Godlymen
My3boybarians
Asoftplacetoland

5 comments:

  1. Yum!! I love turkey dinner anytime of year! Your pie sounds delicious!

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  2. Thanksgiving in May...LOVE IT! I usually start listening to Christmas music in July because I love the holidays so much (true story). In fact, when I'm feeling blue my husband usually puts Christmas music on because he knows it will cheer me up. :) Happy Tuesday!!
    http://www.inspired2cook.com

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  3. Hi..I’m Barb…Popping over from DIY Tues. I love Thanksgiving & Christmas anytime of the year. I have a Turkey in the freezer as well. I'm like one of your other commentors ..I start Christmas music,christmas movies, plus crafts (for my in home boutique) in July..
    I am your newest follower. I hope you will get a chance to visit my blog @ santasgiftshoppe.blogspot.com
    & get inspired by something for your family/home. I hope you will follow me as well. Nice to meet ya new friend!!!

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  4. Oh yes that sounds like a wonderful idea!!! I so would love to do the whole meal right now, my jeans my not agree but I do :).

    Stopping by from TMTT, new follower :)

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  5. Love to have new followers sign on. Welcome!

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