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A Pinch of Joy

Eat Healthy, Do it Yourself, Live Well, Have Fun.

Vegetables and Sides

What Shall I Make for Holiday Dinner?

Searching for holiday dinner recipes?  Me too!  We’re unexpectedly hosting festivities since the originally scheduled host can’t.  If you’re in the same boat – vs my usual boat of waiting till the last minute -- here’s a helpful list of some ideas from past A Pinch of Joy posts.  You can find more ideas in the index above.  Don't forget to pin and share!!! Main Dish Cornish hens  serves four Moist and Tender Turkey for a crowd Sides Classic cheesy potatoes  -- Everybody loves creamy, cheesy potatoes. Easy to make and transport. Sweet Potatoes A lower carb alternative recipe Sweet potato Struesel topped classic   Crunchy struesel topping  ( no marshmallows :-) ) Baked Corn Chowder -- Bread, casserole, vegetable, delicious, classic  in one dish Vegetables Maple ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Bacon Pecan Green Beans

Bacon Pecan Green Beans -- A Pinch of Joy

 Bacon Pecan Green Beans are sensational!   Bacon!  Brown Sugar! Pecans!  Fresh Green Beans! Flavored with caramelized onions!  Oh my great goodness!    Forget the creamy bean casserole with the crushed onion topping that has graced the table since grandma started cooking.  It was – and still is – good -but this . . . . This is a game changing green bean dish! A tableful of talkative adults turns into a very silent and focused “can’t eat this stuff fast enough” bunch.  Forget the turkey or steak and whatever else is on the table.  Don’t bother to breath until the last little bit of sugared bacon flavored pecan is gone.  It’s that good!  Maybe not so good for socializing – but a treat for the taste buds!  Use whole fresh beans, cleaned and tips broken off, if you can find them out ... [Read More]

Filed Under: Vegetables and Sides

Garlic Citrus Butter for Corn on the Cob

Garlic Citrus Butter for Corn on the Cob A Pinch of Joy

My dad loved corn. Especially a white and yellow mix called Country Gentleman.   He always had a huge garden, a part of which was dedicated to his corn.  Mom would freeze nearly 200 hundred packages every year so he (and the 7-10 other hungry mouths at the table) could have a corn fix during the winter.   During the summer, we had “Roastin' Ears”  every day.  Every single day.  Sometimes twice a day.  Slathered with lots of butter and a smidge of salt. Love it!    When you eat that much corn, though,  sometimes a little flavor change up keeps the love affair alive!  Citrus butter provides a flavor twist to corn.  It’s simple to make and can have some variation, depending on what citrus fruit is available.  Keep the 2 teaspoons of lemon zest, but you can use all orange or lime for the ... [Read More]

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Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!

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