A Frugal But Elegant Thanksgiving

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Directions:
Peel your potatoes, cut into chunks and place in large pan, cover with water (two pans can be used if necessary). Boil until tender when poked with fork; 20-30 minutes. Drain potatoes. Add the butter or margarine, season with salt, Add your milk or cream, as you mix with electric mixer. Start with a cup and add until it is the consistency you desire.

Options: You can also mix in sour cream or cream cheese right before the milk, then mix. At the end you can add fresh chives and mix in with a wooden spoon.

Herbed Green Beans

Ingredients:

3 cans French style green beans
2 garlic cloves, slivered thinly
2 tablespoons olive oil or margarine
fresh sage, 3-4 leaves (optional)
Other fresh herbs

Directions:
Heat your green beans until heated through. Drain well. In a large skillet heat oil or margarine. Add garlic and sautï¿½ lightly about 2 minutes. At this point you can add the beans and heat through while stirring, then season with salt and pepper.

If you have fresh herbs you can chop and add them in for 30 seconds before you add the beans. Sage works well, but so does basil, oregano or thyme. If you don't grow your own herbs, look in the produce section where they may sell bundles of many herbs.

Family dressing

Ingredients:

4 cups crumbled cornbread
3 eggs, beaten
3 1/2 cups herb stuffing
3 cans chicken broth
1 onion, chopped fine
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 tsp.. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tablespoon poultry seasoning

Directions:
Your cornbread can be made ahead with your favorite recipe or two small boxes of cornbread mix. You may not need it all, but feel free to snack on it! Combine all ingredients. Stuff turkey, or place in greased casserole and bake at 350 degrees 1 hour or until golden brown.

More frugal holiday tips

Visit your bread outlet (many brand name bakeries have these) or a bakery for specials on rolls, bread, heat and serve rolls or stuffing.
Often you can get great deals on turkeys at your local grocery store with an extra $10 or $20 purchase. Watch the ads!
Look at thrift stores for wicker baskets. You can use hot, soapy water and a stiff brush to clean. Then place paper doilies in basket and use on the table for rolls, breads, silverware, napkins, or you can even place bowls in the larger ones.
Have extras on hand to place on the table while guests are waiting for dinner. Homemade Quick breads, dips and crackers or even nuts work well.

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