NoJoMo – Thanksgiving Feast

Well, I made it home in time to go to Wal-Mart to honor the Tram Law by going shopping with my wife. Spent some time there then headed out to eat then home to do a little cooking. We made a few things last night that I will share with you…well, the recipes at least. You wanna share the food, you gotta come to the family function. And, when you arrive, can you spirit me away from there?

Turtle Pumpkin Pie

1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. caramel ice cream topping, divided
1 HONEY MAID Graham Pie Crust
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. PLANTERS Pecan Pieces, divided
1 cup cold milk
2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

POUR 1/4 cup caramel topping into crust; sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans.
BEAT milk, pudding mixes, pumpkin and spices with whisk until blended. Stir in 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIP. Spread into crust.
REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour. Top with remaining COOL WHIP, caramel topping and pecans just before serving.

Velveeta Fudge

1 c. (2 sticks) butter
8 oz. Velveeta Cheese
1/2 c. cocoa
2 tsp. vanilla
2 lb. powdered sugar
3/4 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Slowly melt butter and Velveeta.
Can be done in microwave. Add cocoa and vanilla.
Mix well.
Add powdered sugar and nuts.
Mix well.
This will be very stiff.
Pour into buttered 9×13 pan.
This makes about 3 pounds of very creamy and delicious fudge. Stores well.

Watergate Salad

16 oz tub Cool Whip
1 large can crushed pineapple
2 pkg. (3.4 oz ea) Pistachio pudding
1 pkg. mini marshmallows
½ cup walnuts (optional)

Mix all ingredients well in large bowl and refrigerate. Serve.

So, Gina and I made these, in addition to deviled eggs, for the Thanksgiving thing at her family’s place today. We’re going to contribute some good eats today.

Hope that you all have a blessed Thanksgiving and that you enjoy the family time you have while you have it.

Blessings!