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Wow! I love the way you curate articles, Rebecca. What a fascinating, rich post.

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Thank you so much Robin!

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I can’t wait to try making several of these recipes, and I’d love to eat some of all of them.

But I’m wondering about the quantities for the creamy mashed potatoes. I can try guessing from what’s in the photo, but don’t trust my judgement.

Do I need to request it by email? (I’m a brand new subscriber and reading in an insomnia-induced stupor, so please forgive me if I’m not clear about protocol).

You got me with your friendly, authentic intro and the photo of your rolling home parked in Colorado, where I live.

Thanks for helping me get excited about cooking a non-traditional holiday meal this week.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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I’ll try that now that I’m awake. I found the list of ingredients earlier, but not quantities of each.

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Here's the direct link if for some reason that isn't working for you: alittleandalot.com/cream-cheese-mashed-potatoes/

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I finally figured out what my phone and I couldn’t before, and made your creamy potatoes yesterday. Best I’ve ever had! (Or made myself).

My husband thinks he doesn’t like add-ins such as cream cheese, so I didn’t tell him I was deviating from the same old, same old. He loved them.

Now I just have to figure out how to make them (and the rest of the traditional turkey dinner) for two.

I’m giving freezing a try, hoping they’ll work for potato pancakes down the road, and maybe a few scoops as a soup base.

Thanks so much!

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I love this! I’m so happy to know that you and your husband liked that recipe! The potatoes will freeze well - I like to freeze them in 1-cup portions so I can pull as much or as little from the freezer as I like. Just scoop the potatoes into 1-cup mounds on a parchment lined plate or baking sheet, cover, and freeze until firm. Then pile the mounds of frozen potatoes into a zip-top freezer bag or another air-tight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

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Thanks!

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Hi Retta! If you click on "Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes" it will take you straight to the recipe. Every time you see blue text that indicates that the words are a link. I should probably make that a little more clear. :-) Let me know if that doesn't work for you for some reason. And welcome! I am so glad to have you here! Please reach out any time with any questions or comments either by leaving a comment (like you did here) or sending an email to rebecca@rebeccablackwell.com. It's always so great to hear from subscribers!

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I'm all for "non traditional" Thanksgiving fare! When you think about what was actually eaten at the first "Thanksgiving" you realize a lot of what we consider traditional actually isn't. For example, potatoes were not widely used in 1621 so there were no mashed potatoes. It's really all about coming together to enjoy delicious food, whatever it may be.

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Yes! Exactly!

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Am loving the look of this Israeli salad. We have an anniversary dinner party coming up where not many guests like vegetables but this seems like something they will eat

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I make a large-ish bowl of it almost every week and keep it in the refrigerator (with out the dressing) and my husband and I eat it all week. I suppose we'll get tired of it one of these days, but it hasn't happened yet! :-)

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I am hungry just reading your newsletter. It's a good thing you can't gain weight looking at food because I'm sure I would have gained 50 pounds!

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Hahaha! Thank you so much Shauna! Knowing that my photos made you hungry is the greatest compliment! ❤️

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My gosh every single one of those pies sounds amazing! I’m especially intrigued by the German apple pie - never seen cream poured into the filling. Wow, mind blown.

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I don't remember where I first read about that technique, but when I tried it for the first time I thought it could not possibly work. To my surprise, it not only worked, but is one of my favorite pies ever. And it's so easy.

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Thanks for sharing all those words that strengthened your heart. Can wait to see you in person and dive into them!

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Me either!

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What a great piece Rebecca. Thank you for including me, esp in your holiday newsletter.

I can't even express to you how happy it makes me that you also loved the licorice. I am guilty of buying a couple bags a week. It really is the good stuff.

I need to try most of these gorgeous holiday recipes (and I will!) carrots and dates will be on today's menu. The Israeli salad is one of my favs too. BUT - pecan pie is my ultimate weakness, I don't make it more than once a year, and only if I have a crowd - otherwise I would easily eat the whole thing myself.

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You should have seen my face when I tried a piece of the licorice. I couldn't believe how much I liked it! 😂 How did the carrots and dates come out for you? I make that often, even thought I associate it with Thanksgiving for some reason.

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