Countdown to Thanksgiving

Exactly two weeks until Thanksgiving Day. My family will gather here at the ranch for a festive day with lots of delicious food. I love Thanksgiving. The focus is on being grateful for what we have and reaching out to those in need.

Today I dug out my "favorite recipes" folder. I will be posting some of the dishes that I will serve. When you plan your menu and grocery list make a note to make an extra pie or dish of sweet potatoes and send it over to a neighbor or a friend who could use a little help this Thanksgiving. You will be glad you did.

Shine your light,

Kathy Anne

For Starters:

My Dad's tradition is to bring Lancer's Wine. It is a sparkling blush wine in a unique crockery bottle. I will look forward to a glass with this dip.

Crab Melt Dip

1 8 oz container of sour cream (reduced fat is fine)

2 8 oz pkgs of cream cheese, softened (reduced fat is fine)

1/4 c. Mayonnaise

1 T. Worcestershire sauce

1 T. lemon juice

1 t. dry mustard

1/2 t. garlic salt

1 lb. fresh crab meat, drained (canned is fine)

1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Garnish with parsley and serve with crackers or crostini

Combine first 7 ingredients and fold in crab meat.

Pour into an 11 x 7 baking dish or round pie plate

Sprinkle with cheese and bake at 325 for 30 minutes or until bubbly.