Let's do this in order of course of the meal. (stay tuned for the pie)
First up: SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
I had a general idea but I used a Martha Stewart Recipe then tweaked it.
You need:
3-4 lbs peeled, diced sweet potatoes
1/2 Cup and some extra milk
4 tbsp butter
1/2 C or more brown sugar.
Bag of mini marshmallows
First, peel and dice your potatoes. Please make sure you have a peeler in your home....I was at my parent's and they didn't, they both soon joined me in peeling and dicing.....my Daddy is a beast! (please disregard shower towel)
Pieces in a pot a cover with cold water just about an inch over the pots...... bring to a boil and then reduce heat....allow to cook for 20-30 min until soft.
When soft and easily pierced by a fork, drain and return to heat. Cook until a film begins to form on the bottom of the pot 5-7 min.
When done, remove from heat. Add butter stirring until melted. Then add milk and beat until well combined and at your desired consistency.
Then add your brown sugar. I like mine sweet, so I used a ton of brown sugar. Again, beat until well mixed.
Then transfer the mixture to a buttered casserole dish. Top with marshmallows and bake at 375 for 15-20 min until heated through and marshmallows turn golden brown.
These were damn good and a hit.......but not a bigger hit than dessert!!!!
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA CREAM PIE!
(LONG but WORTH IT)
Recipe adapted from Food Network
1/2 box vanilla wafers
1 stick of butter (melted)
1 box jello instant chocolate pudding (and other necessary ingredients)
1/2 Cup creamy peanut butter
4 oz of softened cream cheese
1/2 Cup confectioner's sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 2/3 cup chilled heavy cream
1 tsp almond extract
1/2 cup of granulated sugar
1/4 cup Orange juice (to keep bananas from browning)
3 bananas.
So this recipe takes time, but totally worth it. It's amazing. It called for peanut brittle, but I found it was useless. They also wanted me to make my own chocolate pudding Bah humbug!
First, in a food processor grind the vanilla wafers to smithereens! Then add melted butter to cookie crumbs and press into a deep dish pie plate. Bake crust 20-25 min until golden at 350. (Cool crust at least 30 min.)
When crust is cool and you are ready to go....make pudding, cut the 'nanas and dip them in the oj. Make a layer of bananas directly on the crust. Top with pudding and then top with more bananas.
Now for the peanut butter cream! I'm sorry I neglected to take more pics, but man.......OMG this pie is to die for!
Take the peanut butter and cream cheese and cream together.
Then blend in the confectioner's sugar. In a separate bowl take 2/3 cup of cream and whip until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture. Take the peanut butter cream and spread on top of bananas and chocolate pudding.
Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours to allow layers to set. Prior to serving, take 2 cups of heavy cream. Whip until soft peaks form. At this point add the almond extract (makes the cream) and the sugar. Resume whipping until the whipped cream becomes stiffer. Top the pie and you are ready to go.
This pie was amazing. I will make it again, forever! It was so delish!!!!! Ask my fam!!!
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