Sour Cream Pumpkin Pie – Cooking with McCormick Recipe
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Thanksgiving is all about tradition. From the turkey to the cranberries, the menu for the holiday is usually as set in stone as you can get. Every year, though, I like to try to change up (at least) one little thing about my Thanksgiving dinner. And although people are often skeptical, me changing things up a bit has led to some new family favorites, that step in year after year as new traditions. This time around, I decided to try a new pumpkin pie recipe.
I know, I know. Pumpkin pie is right up there with turkey as THE food symbol of Thanksgiving. Why mess with a good thing, right? Well, it was totally worth it, and that’s why I messed with it! And, I didn’t mess with it too much. It’s still a fully recognizable pumpkin…
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