Thanksgiving #1

Here are two recipes that my mom always serves for Thanksgiving dinner, this is just the first of four blogs on Thanksgiving memories, stay tuned through out the week!  The cranberry relish is sweet and a little sour and a perfect addition to the savory turkey.  Mashed potatoes are one of my favorite foods and these are super creamy and full of flavor.

Cranberry Relish

1 bag fresh or frozen whole cranberries

½ of an orange

1 ½ apples

¼ c. to ½ c. of white sugar

Combine ingredients into food processor until finely chopped.  Refrigerate until use.

Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

5lbs. potatoes, peeled, cooked and mashed

6 oz. cream cheese

8 oz. sour cream

½ c. milk

2 t. onion or garlic salt

Salt & pepper to taste

Mix well and put into crock pot.  Cover and refrigerate until use.  When ready to use, place in crock pot on low.  Put ½ stick to a stick of butter into potatoes while warming, when it is melted, the potatoes are ready.