The BEST Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe!!

This Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe is one of my family's favorites for Thanksgiving! It's a GREAT dish to make for Thanksgiving or your Euchre Party. This sweet potato recipe is fluffy sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping. To me it's more like dessert, which is why my husband LOVES it!! So if you have family members who are not big vegetable fans, this is the recipe for you!

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole
4 cups sweet potato, cubed 
(about 4 large sweet potatoes)
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans


1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. Cook over medium high heat until tender; drain and mash.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.

3. In medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour. Cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse. Stir in the pecans. Sprinkle the mixture over the sweet potato mixture.

4. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly brown.

ENJOY!!

 

Image  from http://allrecipes.com

Euchre Tournament FUNdraiser - September 13 - Clawson, MI

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Euchre is a great way to do FUNdraising which is FUN! I would like to help these organizations promote their events. As I am made aware of FUNdraising Euchre events, I will let you know. If you live in the area and would like to attend and support the cause, please do! That's what life is about - taking advantage of opportunities to help each other along the way!  Thanks to all of you who are able to attend and help make these Euchre FUNdraisers a success!

Troy Firefighters Community Fund
Charity Euchre Tournament
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2014
Time: 7:00 Play begins (6:15 Check-in begins)
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall
870 N. Main St (Livernois), Clawson 48017     MAP
Cost: $25/Player Includes Euchre, beer, soda, snacks & door prizes
Cash bar with wine and mixed drinks
To purchase tickets email TroyFirefightersCommunityFund@gmail.com

Click here for Troy Firefighters Community Fund Charity Euchre Tournament Flyer


Bring your family and friends for a FUN night of Euchre!! Proceeds benefit the Troy Firefighter's Community Fund which is a charitable organization that helps fill the needs of local families and children who are in need of support.

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Image from http://www.idahofirearmsclasses.com

Wordless Wednesday - Gold Finches

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Another (not so) Wordless Wednesday ... I love to watch the birds at our bird feeder! In the summer the Gold Finches transform from their muted winter color to their vibrant yellow color. Since it's hard to see the detail of the bird from my actual photo, I've included a close up ... magnificent!!

Image from www.stuffpoint.com



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6/5 Euchre ... Trivia Thursday

I thought it would be FUN to have Trivia Thursday ..... a great chance to test your knowledge of Euchre facts.
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What does the term "Giving the Lead" mean in Euchre?


Happy Memorial Day!

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NEW Euchre Score Boards for up to 48 Players

Originally I created a Euchre Score Board for up to 20 players. Since posting the Euchre Score Board on EuchreFun, I have had requests from readers who were having Euchre Tournament card parties for more than 20 players and needed printables for a larger group.

I have now created NEW Euchre Score Boards which can be used for up to 48 players and up to 12 games. That's alota Euchre!! LoL These boards can be combined with all the other Euchre printables for your larger Euchre Tournament. For the Euchre Score Boards below, you only have to print the pages needed for the number of players that are playing. The NEW Euchre Score Boards are available below as well as with all the printable items on the Euchre Printables page.

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   - 6 games
    20 players
    24 players
    36 players
   48 players




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Euchre Score Board 
   - 8 games
    20 players
    24 players
    36 players
   48 players




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Euchre Score Board 
  - 12 games
    20 players
    24 players
    36 players
    48 players


4/10 Euchre ... Trivia Thursday

I thought it would be FUN to have Trivia Thursday ..... a great chance to test your knowledge of Euchre facts.
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What does the term "guarded or protected left" mean in Euchre?


Sharing Some Happiness Saturday - Painting with Friends

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Continuing our HAPPY theme this Saturday and joining Angela from Cuddles & Cartoons on her new This Made Me Happy Link Up.

OK time to be honest ... the day they handed out art talents, I was not in line!?! LoL Recently some friends got together to do a Paint Party. I have NEVER painted any kind of artwork in my life, but thought it would be a great time to give it a try. I was amazed that I ended up with such a beautiful picture (shown above)! They do a GREAT job walking you through the process step by step. It was so neat that even though all of us did the same picture, they were all a little different. I admit I was nervous starting out, but enjoyed spending time with friends and was happy with the result. Recently there have been some specials on Groupon on these type of painting parties. If you get a chance, give it a try ... venture out of your comfort zone and you might be pleasantly surprised with the results and bring some happiness into your life!

What made you happy recently?? Leave a comment below and let us know ...

Sharing Some Happiness Saturday - Sunshine Makes Me Happy

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OK let's face it - it's been a LONG winter!?! Time to think HAPPY so I'm changing things up a bit this Saturday and joining Angela from Cuddles & Cartoons on her new This Made Me Happy Link Up.

I LOVE sunny days ... sunshine makes me happy!! Even a little bit ... even on a cool day I enjoy looking out and seeing the sun ... ahhh it's been nice to finally have some sun this week!! I'm looking forward to the first Spring day when it's about 72 degrees and I can open the moon roof on my car YAAAAYY!!

What made you happy recently?? Leave a comment below and let us know ...

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Euchre Tournament FUNdraiser - March 29 - Troy, MI

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Euchre is a great way to do FUNdraising which is FUN! I would like to help these organizations promote their events. As I am made aware of FUNdraising Euchre events, I will let you know. If you live in the area and would like to attend and support the cause, please do! That's what life is about - taking advantage of opportunities to help each other along the way!  Thanks to all of you who are able to attend and help make these Euchre FUNdraisers a success!

16th Annual Troy Firefighters 
Euchre Tournament Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2014
Time: 7:00 Play begins (6:15 Check-in begins)
6:30pm - Food available for purchase
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall
870 N. Main St (Livernois), Clawson 48017     MAP
Cost: $25/Player Includes Euchre, draft beer, soda, snacks & door prizes
Prizes: Door Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places + other prizes
+quarters for euchres
50/50 Raffles
Cash bar with wine, bottled beer and mixed drinks
Advance Ticket Sales ONLY
To purchase tickets contact Donna at 248-879-7912 or Noble9091@yahoo.com
Click here for 16th Annual Troy Firefighters Euchre Tournament Fundraiser Flyer


Bring your family and friends for a FUN night of Euchre and support our firefighters! This event is sponsored by Troy Firefighters Women's Auxiliary and proceeds benefit fire related charities and firefighter related endeavors.

Charity Euchre Tournament Troy MI

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Appetizer - Emerald Isle Dip

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St. Patrick's day is coming up quickly and it will bring many parties and get togethers. This appetizer from Taste of Home caught my eye as perfect for your Euchre Tournament or any St. Patrick's Day gathering!

The shamrock shape adds a festive flavor which will add to the FUN!! Give this dip a try and leave a comment and let us know how you liked it :-)



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Emerald Isle Dip

2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
1 package (2 ounces) thinly sliced deli corned beef, finely chopped
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons dill weed, divided
1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 round unsliced loaf (1 pound) sourdough, rye or Hawaiian Sweet bread
Assorted vegetables and crackers

1. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, corned beef, onion, parsley, 1 tablespoon dill and seasoned salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

2. Trace the large shamrock pattern onto a piece of waxed paper; cut out. Place on loaf. Carefully cut out and removed shamrock; set aside.

3. Hollow out loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cut removed bread and cutout shamrock into cubes.

4. Fill shell with dip; sprinkle with remaining dill. Serve with bread cubes, vegetables and crackers.

Image and recipe from http://www.TasteOfHome.com

Dessert - St. Patrick's Day Jello Salad

To add to the FUN of your Euchre Card Party or home Euchre Tournament, include some FUN food!! Since St. Patrick's Day is coming up this month, I thought this would be a great addition to add some green to your St Patrick's Day Euchre Card Party. I got this recipe from a fundraiser cookbook that has all those great recipes your Mom used to make. We have been enjoying it for years. It's great as a dessert or jello salad for dinner. Enjoy!!

St. Patrick's Day Jello Salad
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  • 1 small package lime jello
  • 1 small package pistachio pudding
  • 1 lb small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 large can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 (8 oz) tub of Cool Whip
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows (I like the colored ones)

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and chill. (Use no water)

3/4 Euchre ... Tuesday Tip

I thought it would be FUN to have Tuesday Tips to share some interesting Euchre tips ... of course on Tuesdays!


When in doubt, win the trick!


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This might be the best Euchre tip to date by Edmond Hoyle. We all know that winning tricks is what Euchre is all about!!


 Source of text: http://www.euchretipsandstrategies.blogspot.com

Five Favorites for Winter

OK I am a sun and sand kinda girl. So saying Winter and Favorites in the same sentence is a stretch for me!! LoL But when I gave it some thought, there were a few things that I could think of as Winter Favorites ...
1.
Fireplace
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At the top of my list is our fireplace! We have a wood-burner insert so we enjoy the warmth and coziness that the fire brings on the cold days of Winter ... especially this year!!

2.
"Magical" Snow

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When the snow is falling in large flakes straight down without any breeze, my husband and I call this "magical" snow because it reminds us of those movie scenes when something "exceptional" happens during one of these times of snow. It's hard to capture, but here's a little peek during one of our recent snow storms.
3.
Raspberry Chocolate Hot Cocoa
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I am not a coffee lover either. Quite a while ago one of the fast food restaurants had something called White Chocolate Raspberry Cappuccino. I LOVED LOVED it since it was so flavorful, but didn't have any coffee taste as many cappuccinos do. They discontinued it, but I did find something close made by Land-O-Lakes. Treat yourself and give it a try sometime!!
4.
Fresh Snow
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A few weeks ago we had ALOT of snow (AGAIN!?! LoL) and it happened to be on a Saturday so we were able to enjoy a walk among the snowflakes. I took this picture near the park in our subdivision. The snow hadn't been "trampled on" yet and was beautiful on the trees.

 5.
Winter Comfort Food

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In the Winter one of my favorite things to do is to turn on the oven for an easy Sunday dinner that bakes itself and fills the house with warmth and savory smells! One recipe that I like to make is Spanish Steak. It is shown here displayed on one of my friendly "Let it Snow" snowman placemats which help brighten up our Winter :-) 

                                  
  Comment below ...
What are your winter favorites?
 

Spanish Steak

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There is nothing better on a Winter day, especially these COLD ones, than to turn on the oven for Sunday dinner and fill the house with warmth and savory smells .... ahhhh comfort food!! One of my favorite recipes is Spanish Steak. I got this recipe from a good friend over 20 years ago and my family has enjoyed it ever since!


The recipe calls for green pepper, but since we are not fans, I never use the green pepper and it still turns out DELICIOUS!! The tomato soup makes a nice thick gravy that goes great over mashed potatoes.


Spanish Steak

Round Steak (about 1.5-2 pounds, either boneless or with a bone for more flavor)
1 can Tomato soup mixed with 1 can of water
1 medium onion, cut up
4 medium carrots, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped (optional)


1. Cut round steak into serving size pieces (about 2-3 inch squares).

2. Dip pieces of round steak in flour and brown in oil in frying pan. Then transfer to roaster.

3. Mix tomato soup and water in a separate bowl. Add carrots, onion and green pepper to meat and pour tomato soup mixture over meat and veggies.

4. Bake for about 3 hours at 350 degrees. Stir about every half hour. Add additional water if needed.

I like to serve over mashed potatoes as shown in picture.

ENJOY!!

2/20 Euchre ... Trivia Thursday

I thought it would be FUN to have Trivia Thursday ..... a great chance to test your knowledge of Euchre facts.
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What does it mean when a player "gets set"?


Dessert - Jello Strawberry Parfait

I am always looking for things to add to the FUN of your Euchre Card Party or home Euchre Tournament! Since Valentine's Day is this week, I was thrilled when I discovered this recipe on Pinterest. It is so fancy and fun ... I thought the perfect addition to any Euchre Event, Valentine's Day celebration or something "special" for your sweetie. I'm not very creative on my own, so am thankful to With a Grateful Prayer and a Thankful Heart for creating and sharing this recipe! Her method of assembly - tipping the glasses on their side - for the first layer makes them look so attractive!! With only 3 ingredients, these are so EASY to make ...  a "must try" dessert!!

Jello Strawberry Parfait


Jello Strawberry Parfait

ENJOY!!


Images from http://www.GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart.com

EuchreFun First Year Blog Anniversary (Blogiversary)


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WOW where has the year gone?!? I posted my first post for EuchreFun last February, 2013 and the rest is history!! LoL During this past year people from 47 states and 20 countries have visited EuchreFun! Even people as far away as Germany, Australia and Brazil!! I feel both excited and grateful ...

Thank You To my dear friend Trisha for introducing me to blogging and being kind enough to "show me the ropes"!!

Thank You To my faithful followers who visit EuchreFun on a regular basis to find all the latest Euchre Events in the Detroit Area and printables for their Euchre Tournaments!

Thank You To all the wonderful people I have befriended through correspondence. I appreciate all your kind comments and am happy that EuchreFun has been able to help you and provide what you need!

Thank You To all the other creative bloggers I have met who have encouraged me and whose blogs have inspired me! I look forward to meeting more of you :-)


Have you ever considered starting a blog? Is there something that you are interested in or passionate about? Then you should consider blogging!! It's a great way to share what you know with others and a great creative outlet. 

I plan on continuing to develop EuchreFun to be your Euchre connection for years to come! You are invited to join me on the journey!!


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Appetizer - Taco Heart Ring

To add to the FUN of your Euchre Card Party or home Euchre Tournament, include some FUN food!! Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner, I thought I would post this early in case anyone wanted to use it for a Valentine's Day Euchre Card Party. There is a similar recipe going around the internet, but I think this version I discovered at www.BrandiRaae.com is SO adorable and perfect for a Valentine's Day Appetizer!

Taco Heart Ring
Taco Ring

  • 1/2 lb. of cooked, drained ground beef
  • 1 package of taco seasoning mix 
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 2 packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1/2 head of lettuce shredded
  • 1 med. tomato, cubed
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 cup salsa
  • sour cream
  • mug, small bowl, or hollowed out green pepper for salsa

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Combine cooked meat, taco seasoning, cheese, and water in bowl.

3. Arrange crescent rolls into a circle (or heart) on baking sheet. (Use round stoneware or flat sheet without edges.) Dough should overlap in center and points should face the outside.

4. Scoop meat mixture over crescent rolls and fold points of triangles over filling and tuck under base at center. Filling will not be completely covered.
5. Bake 20-25 minutes.

6. When it is done, put container of salsa in the center and mound lettuce, tomato, and onion around it. Garnish with sour cream or use as a side. Makes about 8 servings.


ENJOY!!

Image and recipe from http://www.BrandiRaae.com

1/28 Euchre ... Tuesday Tip

I thought it would be FUN to have Tuesday Tips to share some interesting Euchre tips ... of course on Tuesdays!

Don't Steal Your Partner's Loner - 

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The Right Bower is turned up and your partner is the dealer. If the first hand passes, you should order ONLY if YOU have a strong shot at a Loner. Otherwise, you may deprive your partner of the Loner.

 Source of text: http://www.ehow.com/how_2268144_improve-euchre.html

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