Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up from the ABQ Mom Team

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This past week the ABQ Mom team was able to provide prepared Thanksgiving meals to human trafficking survivors who are in safe housing with Spoken For, a part of the New Mexico Dream Center.

I couldn’t believe how much food was piled up in the back of my car. It’s a privilege to serve our community, even in small ways. And serving together just makes the impact even bigger.

If you’re looking for a last-minute Thanksgiving recipe, here are all the dishes we made earlier this week to deliver. Maybe you’ll find just what you’re looking for.

Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up from the ABQ Mom Team

Charcuterie Assortment from Andrea

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This entry doesn’t exactly have a recipe per se, but maybe you’ll find some inspiration from her photos.


Green Bean Casserole from Nicole M.

Nicole brought a green bean casserole made from a recipe she found on Pinterest. Here’s the link!


Mashed Potatoes from Paige and April

Both Paige and April contributed mashed potatoes because can you really have too many creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes? Nope!

Here’s a link to see how April makes hers. And Paige’s recipe is below.

CLASSIC MASHED POTATOES RECIPE

12 potatoes

1 stick butter

1/2 C cream

1/2 C milk

salt and pepper

Peel and chop potatoes into cubes.

Cover potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil. Boil gently for 30 minutes or until potatoes are soft and mash easily with a fork.

Drain potatoes. Scoop portions into a ricer and rice all potatoes into another bowl.

Combine butter, cream, and milk in a small saucepan to warm the cream and melt butter.

Pour over potatoes and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up from the ABQ Mom Team


Sweet Potato Casserole from Lauren

Ingredients:

*4c sweet potatoes cubed
*1/2c white sugar
*2 eggs, beaten
*1/2 tsp salt
*4 tbsp butter, softened
*1/2c milk
*1/2 tsp vanilla extract
*1/2c packed brown sugar
*1/3c all-purpose flour
*3 tbsp butter, softened
1/2c chopped pecans

Watch a quick video of Lauren making her dish here. 


Macaroni and Cheese from Gina Lee

INGREDIENTS

16 oz. medium shell pasta, uncooked

8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

8 oz. colby jack cheese, shredded

8 oz. part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

1 cup half and half

1 cup heavy cream

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

2 large eggs

 

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Butter an 8×11 baking dish and set aside.
  3. Fill a large pot or dutch oven halfway with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Add in shell pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain the pasta once it’s done.
  4. While the pasta boils, use a wooden spoon to mix the half and half, heavy cream, half of the cheddar cheese, half of the Colby jack, and all the mozzarella in a large bowl.
  5. Mix the eggs until well incorporated with a wooden spoon.
  6. Add the drained pasta and the milk, egg, cheese mixture into your prepared baking dish, stirring to make sure the cheese mixture is well distributed throughout the pasta.
  7. Top the pasta with the remainder of the cheese. Sprinkle the top with Kosher salt and cracked black pepper, if desired.
  8. Bake for 35 minutes or until bubbly and nicely browned.
  9. Let the macaroni cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  10. Enjoy!

Cranberry Sauce from Margo

Margo makes this beautiful cranberry sauce from a recipe she found on Pinterest. Take a look here.

Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up from the ABQ Mom Team


Pumpkin Pie from Katie

If you know Katie, you’ll know she doesn’t just settle for any old dessert. So you know this recipe has got to be good.

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Vanessa Bush
Vanessa loves her people and loves Albuquerque and has lots to say about both. She’s married to her high school sweetheart, Nate, and they have three kids (Micah, Corban, & Evangeline). Originally from Florida, she’s lived in Albuquerque since 2009 when she and her family relocated to start a new church. Even though she misses wearing flip-flops year-round, New Mexico has truly enchanted her, and the desert feels like home. When she is not chauffeuring children about town, Vanessa works as the Director of Strategy and part-owner of Truly Social Digital Marketing Agency, enjoys volunteering at church, loves watching college football, and drinks a little too much coffee. She is passionate about connecting women with each other, loving her people, and finding the good in her place. Follow her on Instagram @vanessamaebush.