Happy Holidays

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

 

It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just a week away. I am so EXCITED!!!! It is my all time favorite holiday, it's the time of year that we get to slow down and enjoy the company of our loved ones and it is the start to the holiday hustle. Over the next few days I will be sharing some of my family favorites with you all! I hope everyone has a blessed and joyous holiday season!

Potato Casserole

My mom started making this potato casserole years  ago and it has become a family favorite.

1- Bag Frozen Hash brown Potatoes, cubed
1- Small Onion, finely diced
1- Can Cream of Celery Soup
1- LB Shredded Cheddar
1- LB Shredded Coby Jack Cheese
1- Stick of Butter, melted and divided
1- Cup Cornflakes, crushed
Salt n pepper to taste

In a large bowl combined the first 5 ingredients. Add 1/2 of the melted butter, mix well . Pour mixture into a casserole dish , top with cornflakes and remaining butter. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes , until cheese is melted and topping is golden brown.

Slow cooker pork chops with apple chutney

Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apple Chutney


4 - Pork Chops, Center Cut Bone-In
6 - TSP Packed Light Brown Sugar
2 - TBLS Cider Vinegar
1 - TSP Ground Ginger
¼ - TSP Ground Cinnamon
¼ - TSP Ground Cayenne
¼ - Cup Crasians
2 – Medium Apples, peeled and chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray, lightly season pork chops with salt and pepper. Place pork chops in the slow cooker. In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients, pour over pork chops and cook on high for 4-5 hours.

*I added about ¼ cup of chicken broth to the bottom of the slow cooker dish to avoid burning and sticking.