Turkey rendering. Illustration by Asia Rahman | Washtenaw Voice
By Catherine Engstrom-Hadley
Staff Write
If you happen to be on a budget this Thanksgiving, here are some tasty treats that can be made without having to break the bank.
Eight-Dollar One-Hour Pumpkin Pie
- 16 oz canned pumpkin pie, $1 a can
- 2 eggs, $.30 (1.69 for a dozen)
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, $1.79 for a can
- 1 Premade pie crust, $2.19 for two crusts
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice, $2.79 for a jar
1. Preheat oven to 425℉. In a large bowl, mix all of the filling ingredients. Pour the filling ingredients into pie crust.
2. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350℉ and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for two hours, store in refrigerator for up to a week.
Ginger Whipped Cream
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream, $1.69 for 16oz
- 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar, $1.29 for a pound
- 1 Tablespoon (or to taste) ground ginger, $2.69 for a jar
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract, $1.79
1. Place a mixing bowl and a whisk into the fridge 15 minutes before you start making the whipped cream
2. Add everything but the ginger and whisk. You want to whisk till the cream forms stiff peaks. Add in the ginger, do not over whisk.
3. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to a day.
Easy Vegetarian Stuffing
- 1 Celery heart, chopped, $2.69 for two hearts
- Half cup sweet onion, chopped, $1 for one
- 2 Large carrots, chopped, $.29 each
- Half a loaf of bread, torn into small pieces, $3.29
- 3 Cups of vegetable broth, $1
- 1 Teaspoon dried rosemary, $.25 in the bulk section
- 1 Teaspoon dried sage, $ .25 in the bulk section
- ½ Teaspoon dried thyme, $.25 in the bulk section
- Salt and pepper to taste
1. Take out your bread the night before, tear it into pieces. Let it sit and dry overnight.
2. Lightly saute the carrots, onion and celery till translucent
3. Add all of the spices and 1 cup of vegetable broth, turn heat to medium low and let the mix simmer
4. Let the mix simmer for 15 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes and adding the rest of the broth in half cup measurements when needed.
5. If you want a crunchy top, trans into pan and put into broiler for 5 minutes.
