Giving Thanks Week 2 | American Heritage Insurance

November is the month of being thankful and giving thanks for everyday and unique things that happen to you. At American Heritage Insurance Group, we took the time to think about why we’re thankful for food, specifically our favorite Thanksgiving dishes. With Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week taking place November 14th – 21st, we took a second to really think about why we are thankful for food. Many of our staff responses included how it connects us with friends and families, can make someone happy or remind them of a memory, and at its very core, provides us with necessary substance for life. Read more below to find out why we’re giving thanks to food and to see some yummy recipes.

Cathy Gellenbeck

Easy Garlic Green Bean Recipe

Ingredients

Fresh Green Beans Cut Up (About 2 lbs.)
Fresh Mushrooms Slice (1 Package)
2-3 Tsp. Minced Garlic
Olive Oil
Toasted Pine Nuts
Garlic Salt/Powder for Seasoning

Directions

Cook Green Beans for 10 Minutes in Boiling Water
Drain Water
Saute Sliced Mushrooms in Olive Oil and Minced Garlic in a Skillet
Add Drained Green Beans and Saute About 5 Minutes
Season with Garlic Salt/Powder to Taste
Toss with Toasted Pine Nuts

Christine Sanchez

“I love turkey dressing. I am thankful that my family has been able to pass down a family recipe for the dressing and there is no one who makes it like my mother.I am thankful for the family tradition of sharing the recipe through several generals and it is still being passed down.”

Sara Rogers

“Baked Beans! This is a staple at every family get together that was started by my grandmother. I inherited her “bean bowl” that she always used, after she passed away.”

Elaynea Smith

“Green Bean Casserole and Stuffing/Dressing depending on where you were raised. Everyone knows how to make green bean casserole so no need to include that recipe and every family has their own personal favorite ingredients for stuffing/dressing. Personally I use Stove Top dressing and for my mom and I it’s delicious every time. ”

Catie Adams

“My mom’s chocolate pudding pies. These are the easiest pies to make in the whole world and they are a must during Thanksgiving. Everyone always expects these pies…I’m pretty sure one of my Uncle’s would have a meltdown if she didn’t make them!”