Dottie Perryman of Raymondville joined in the fun with some dancing after voting Tuesday, Nov. 8, at Foster’s Outback Club in Willow Springs.
Donna Adams of Raymondville enjoyed a beautiful day of horseback riding along with 11 other riders Nov. 12 at Golden Hills Trail Rides and Resort.
JOKE OF THE WEEK
Q: What is the difference between Election Day and Thanksgiving Day?
A: On Thanksgiving, you get a turkey for the day; on Election Day, you get a turkey for four years.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Sweet Potato Souffle
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup butter (one stick), at room temperature, plus more to grease pan
• 5 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• Pinch of salt
Topping:
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), softened
Directions
For the souffle:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish with butter. Poke the sweet potatoes with a fork and bake on a foil-covered baking sheet until they are soft, one hour. When cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes, place the flesh in a large mixing bowl and mash until very smooth. Add the eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, milk and salt. Combine well with an electric mixer or hand mixer. Turn the mixture into the baking dish.
For the topping:
In a medium bowl, stir together the pecans, brown sugar, flour and butter until thoroughly combined. Spoon the mixture over the sweet potatoes, making an even layer. Bake the casserole until slightly browned, 40 minutes. Let the casserole sit for five minutes before serving.
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