To Brine or not to brine?

Getting ready for Thanksgiving and I was wondering how many of you brine your turkey? Can you really taste the difference?

Homemade Holiday Potpourri

This makes an excellent gift. Make sure you make some for yourself too though because it really smells wonderful. 1 jar 5 min 5 min prep 2-4 tablespoons cloves 2-4 cinnamon sticks 4 bay leaves 1/2 orange, sliced 1/2 lemon, sliced Add orange and lemon slices to dry mixture of spices.

Mini Pumpkin Muffins

pumpkin Mini Pumpkin Muffin Mix Estimated Times: Preparation - 15 min | Cooking - 20 min | Yields - 60 mini muffins Create a gift worth giving when you prepare this scrumptious pumpkin and raisin muffin mix for friends and relatives. Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup raisins, sweetened dried cranberries, or chopped nuts (optional) 1 can (15 oz.) LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin Directions: COMBINE all ingredients, except pumpkin, in large bowl. Pour into 1-quart resealable plastic bag; seal.

Individual Cheesecakes

Individual Cheesecakes Line 12 - 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 inch muffin cups with one - 2 inch (5 cm) wide x 6 inch (15 cm) long strip of parchment paper. (The ends will hang over the sides of the cups to be used as handles to lift out the baked cheesecakes.) Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. For Crust: In a small bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.