Thanksgiving Project

1. Thanksgiving Project Mrs. Craft

2. Invitation Your presence is requested at Mrs. Craft’s Thanksgiving Celebration On Thursday, November 28, 2013 at One pm at the address of 506 St. Francis Circle, St. James, MO Please RSVP at 555-6110

3. Menu • Turkey & Gravy • Garlic Mash Potatoes • Green Bean Casserole • Cheesy Broccoli Casserole • Homemade Rolls • Sweet Potato Casserole • Pumpkin Pie • Pecan Pie • Cheese Cake • Chocolate Pie • Banana Cream Pie • Peanut butter Pie

4. Garlic Mashed Potatoes • prep: 15 mins total time: 50 mins • servings: 8 Recipe One • Ingredients • 8 medium russet potatoes (about 4 pounds) • 1 head peeled garlic cloves (about 15) • Coarse salt • 1 1/2 cups milk • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), cut into small pieces • Directions • Step 1 Peel potatoes and quarter lengthwise; cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick. In a 5-quart saucepan, combine potatoes and garlic cloves; cover with water (about 8 cups) by 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon salt. • Step 2 Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes. • Step 3 Drain; return garlic and potatoes to pan. Stir over medium-high heat until dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. • Step 4 In a small saucepan, bring milk to a boil; pour over potatoes. Add butter and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mash until smooth and creamy. http://www.marthastewart.com/336887/garlic-mashed-potatoes?search_key=mash%20potatoes

5. Garlic Mashed Potatoes • prep: 15 mins total time: 50 mins • servings: 12 Recipe One Increased to 12 servings • Ingredients • 8+ 4= 12 medium russet potatoes (about 4 pounds) • 1+ ½= 1 ½ head peeled garlic cloves (about 15) • Coarse salt • 1 ½ + ¾ = 2 ¼ cups milk • ½ + ¼ = ¾ cup butter (1 stick), cut into small pieces • Directions Step 1 - Peel potatoes and quarter lengthwise; cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick. In a 5-quart saucepan, combine potatoes and garlic cloves; cover with water (about 8 cups) by 1 inch. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Step 2 Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes. Step 3 Drain; return garlic and potatoes to pan. Stir over medium-high heat until dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Step 4 In a small saucepan, bring milk to a boil; pour over potatoes. Add butter and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mash until smooth and creamy. http://www.marthastewart.com/336887/garlic-mashed-potatoes?search_key=mash%20potatoes

6. Pecan Pie Maple-flavored syrup adds extra flavor and richness to this traditional Southern pie laden with crunchy pecans. Time: 1 hr 10 min Servings total: 8 servings Recipe 2 • 1+ 1/4 = 1 ¼ cup  maple-flavored or pancake syrup • ½ +1/4 = ¾ cup  sugar • ¼ + 1/8 = 3/8 cup  butter or margarine • 1 + ½ = 1 ½ cups  PLANTERS Pecan Halves • 2 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9-inch), thawed • 6+1 ½ = 7 ½  eggs • 1 + ½ tsp.  vanilla • Make It • BRING syrup, sugar and butter to boil in medium saucepan on medium heat; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Cool slightly. • HEAT oven to 375°F. Place nuts in pie crust. Whisk eggs and vanilla in medium bowl until blended. Gradually stir in syrup mixture; pour over nuts in crust. • BAKE 35 to 40 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/rich-pecan-pie-52558.aspx

7. Pecan Pie Maple-flavored syrup adds extra flavor and richness to this traditional Southern pie laden with crunchy pecans. Time: 1 hr 10 min Servings total: 8 servings Recipe 2 (12 servings) • 1+ 1 = 2 cups  maple-flavored or pancake syrup • ½ + ½ = 1 cup  sugar • ¼ + ¼ = 1/2 cup  butter or margarine • 1 + 1 = 2 cups  PLANTERS Pecan Halves • 2 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9-inch), thawed • 6+ 6 = 12  eggs • 1 + 1= 2 tsp.  vanilla • Make It • BRING syrup, sugar and butter to boil in medium saucepan on medium heat; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Cool slightly. • HEAT oven to 375°F. Place nuts in pie crust. Whisk eggs and vanilla in medium bowl until blended. Gradually stir in syrup mixture; pour over nuts in crust. • BAKE 35 to 40 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/rich-pecan-pie-52558.aspx

8. Shopping List • Potatoes $7.99 • Garlic $0.64 • Butter $1.04 • Milk $3.99 • Syrup $1.49 • Sugar $3.47 • Pecans $6.25 • Pie Shells $3.60 • Eggs $1.89 • Total for groceries - $30.72

9. Seating Chart Mrs. Craft’s Aunt Sherri Mr. Craft Mrs. Craft Fitz Molli Jaci Seating Chart Taylor Swift Mrs. Craft’s Mom Carlos Beltron Mrs. Craft’s Dad Mrs. Craft’s Grandma Prince Harry Matt Holliday Brad Pitt