This Thanksgiving happens to be my very first married one. My husband, Michael, and I were married in December of last year so this Thanksgiving is a little more special. We plan to go to Michael's sister's house for lunch. My assigned foods were a meat (I am cooking a ham), collard greens, deviled eggs and a dessert. I made the dessert last night. It's not a real heavy dessert so you can eat more than one helping! (Thanks again to my co-worker for the recipe).
Doesn't this look yummy?
And who can resist Butterfingers as a topping??
It is really soo simple to make. The ingredients are brownies, chocolate pudding, 5 Butterfingers and a small container of cool whip. I haven't named it but I guess Butterfinger Brownie dessert works. Here is what you do:
- Make the brownies according to the "cake like" instructions. Let them cool. Any kind of brownie mix will work. I usually buy what is on sale at the Pig.
- While brownies are cooling, make the pudding. Buy 1 large instant chocolate pudding and make according to the box. Set aside.
- Crush up 5 regular sized Butterfinger bars. Set aside.
- Once brownies are cooled, crumble them up and put half of them on the bottom as your first layer. Next pour half the crushed Butterfingers on top. Then, pour half of your chocolate pudding. Finally, put half the container of cool whip on top of the pudding.
- Now, repeat all layers and voila, the dessert is complete! I usually try to save a little Butterfinger to put on top for presentation. To me, taste is only half of what makes something taste great. It has got to look good too!
Speaking of presentation, I bought a really pretty serving piece for the ham. Once the ham cooks (its been on all morning), I'm hoping to transfer it to this.
It is part of my "everyday" pattern and since it was on sale at Belks, I snatched it up. Its really pretty versatile too. It can go from the freezer to the oven (so the instructions say). Remember, half of how something tastes is presentation so this should make my ham taste great!!
Since Thanksgiving isn't just about food, I would like to reflect on what I am thankful for. I am thankful for a wonderful and caring husband. Michael is my best friend and I am soo very happy for everyday I spend with him. He is truly a blessing. I am thankful for my family. Even though we don't always see each other as often as we should, I am blessed to have them all. Besides, what family is without its imperfections anyways? I am thankful for my friends who help me stay grounded and are always just a phone call away. I am very grateful to friends who love me as much as I love them. I am thankful for my job. I know in these times, everyone is not as fortunate as myself to have a job....much less one they love. I love my job, my co-workers and am happy to go to work everyday (well....except for the holidays). Finally, I am thankful for freedom. I am thankful that I live in a country where I can start and write my own blog without the threat of being persucuted. I am thankful for the men and women who put their lives on the line so I can enjoy my freedoms at home.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
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