EVERYTHING CROTON'S ALL THINGS COOKERY, KITCHEN & TABLE #35: SOME SIMPLE, STRESS-FREE, AND MORE INFLATION FIGHTING DESSERTS

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And now ALL THINGS COOKERY, KITCHEN & TABLE #35...our continuing series here at the blog for all you cooking enthusiasts out there---recipes, tips, local shopping, interesting links....we'll keep it light and joyful...when possible....click on the photos and links. 

EVERYTHING CROTON'S ALL THINGS COOKERY, KITCHEN & TABLE #35: SIMPLE, STRESS-FREE, INFLATION FIGHTING DESSERTS

With government data showing the cost of living rose 6.2% over the last 12 months -- the highest rate in 30 years -- it's time to get creative with holiday desserts---and still make those tasty holiday memories:

For many families, "gussied-upped" instant pudding or jello served in the prettiest glasses is traditional dessert fare....but oh that deflated whipped cream---and yes homemade really is best---here's 4 STABILIZED WHIPPED CREAM RECIPES---these methods REALLY work! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HERE.

AND HERE'S A GREAT RECIPE AND VIDEO FOR STABILIZIED CARAMEL WHIPPED CREAM!  This goes great on pumpkin or apple pie. 

And keeping things stress free---If you are not making your pies from scratch, we highly recommend MRS. SMITH FROZEN BAKE AND SERVE PIES---(shhhhhhhhh....no one needs to know)---their Dutch Apple Crumb and Pumpkin pies are amazing...find them at Croton Shoprite.

AND CHECK OUT 10 EASY HOLIDAY DESSERTS FOR PARENTS ON A BUDGET----but these are easy holiday desserts for anyone really---READ MORE AT BABY GAGA HERE. 

Looking for no-bake dessert options? Here are TWO:

---Check out NO BAKE PUMPKIN DREAM BARS from 365 DAYS OF BAKING AND MORE HERE.

---12 no bake holiday treats that won't bust your budget; CLICK HERE 

--AND FOR THOSE OF US WITH HAPPY MEMORIES OF WOOLWORTH'S CHEESECAKE(!):  A RECIPE FOR THE CLASSIC WOOLWORTH'S COUNTER CHEESECAKE!  CHECK OUT THIS NO-BAKED MEMORY MARVEL HERE. 

AND ABOUT SOME BUDGET TABLE DECORATING IDEAS, HERE ARE A FEW OPTIONS THAT PACK A LOT OF PUNCH FOR PENNIES:

---DECORATING THE THANKSGIVING TABLE, HIGH-STYLE, LOW BUDGET https://www.thebudgetdecorator.com/high-style-low-budget-thanksgiving-tables/ 

---A HALF DOZEN FREE THANKSGIVING PRINT YOUR OWN PLACE CARDS  https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/free-printable-thanksgiving-place-cards-1356368

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF THIS SERIES:

EVERYTHING CROTON'S ALL THINGS COOKERY, KITCHEN & TABLE #34: THE ANNUAL REQUEST---HOW TO COOK THE TURKEY---REDUCED FAT GRAVY RECIPE--& BUDGET SIDE DISHES https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/11/everything-crotons-all-things-cookery.html

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