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Thanksgiving for Less
A Frugal, But Elegant Holiday
By Brenda Hyde
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 F for one hour or until golden.
Fruit Tea Punch
1 cup honey
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh fruit, crushed
1 1/2 cups fresh, strong tea
1 pint ginger ale
Mix all ingredients except ginger ale. Just before serving add ginger ale and crushed ice. If the punch is too strong for your taste you can dilute with ice water or more ginger ale.
More 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.
- 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.