Campbell and Swanson teamed up to help me give you a few delicious,  yet easy to make, recipes for your various side dishes this Thanksgiving.

If your family loves stuffing, or even if they don't, try the following recipe:

Prep Time: 15-20 min Bake Time: 30 min  Serves: 11

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
Generous dash ground black pepper  
2 stalk celery, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 package (16 ounces) Herb Seasoned Stuffing

Directions:

Heat the oven to 350°F. Heat the broth, black pepper, celery and onion in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the stuffing and mix lightly.

Spoon the stuffing mixture into a greased 3-quart casserole dish.  Cover and bake for 30 minutes or until hot.

Tip: For crunchier stuffing, bake the casserole uncovered.

Or, if Mashed Potatoes are more your thing,  try this recipe:

Prep Time: 15 min  Cook Time: 20 min  Serves: 6

Ingredients:

3 1/2 cup  Chicken Broth
5 large potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 7 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup light cream
2 tablespoon butter
Generous dash ground black pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) Turkey Gravy

Directions:

Heat the broth and potatoes in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil.

Reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain, reserving the broth.

Mash the potatoes with 1/4 cup broth, cream, butter and black pepper. Add additional broth, if needed, until desired consistency.

Ultimate Mashed Potatoes: Stir 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives into the hot mashed potatoes.

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Moist & Savory Stuffing


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Heater/Furnace Check-ups: When is the last time you cleaned or oiled up your furnace or heater system? Follow this link from Service Magicto find out how.

Wood Burning Stove and Fireplace Cleanings: Follow general fire safety rules on this one.

Make sure all of your appliances are running properly: Including Refridgerators, Freezers, Stoves, Microwaves, Etc.

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 If you are still a little worried about being a little short on cash this Thanksgiving don't worry. Here are a few more tips for saving money!

1.  Save on Sides: Learn new ways to make traditional side dishes to save money.

2.  Cut costs with Drinks: Instead of buying bottled wine, buy boxed wine. You can save about 50% on costs, or go with punch, which would be even cheaper.

3.  Make your own Pie: Pumpkin pie is easy to make, is cheaper when homemade and tastes better too!

4.  Look for deeply discounted items:  Many stores have ads for items that have been deeply discounted. You can save on stuffing, green beans, and even the turkey.

5. Be aware of Price Matching: Many stores will price match. It will save you time, money and stress when you can get everything at the same store.

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Here are 5 easy ways to stick to your budget this Thanksgiving and avoid spending more than you need to. You can keep your credit card bills down, while having a dinner that still tastes delicious!
  1. Make a list: By making a list of things you need, you will avoid over buying and thus over spending.
  2. Use Coupons: Some people consider coupon cutters to be cheap, but pair coupons with the sles already in progress and you will be saving tons of money.
  3. Buy a Frozen Turkey:  Buying a frozen turkey will save money, but don't forget to take it out of the freezer early, because it takes about 4-5 days to thaw in your refrigerator.
  4. Know How Much You Need: Do a head count and don't overcook. Make what you need and nothing more.
  5. Smaller Portions: Make smaller portions that you usually would.  There are so many side dishes at Thanksgiving that people will fill up easier and eat smaller portions as well.

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