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Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce

November 23, 2012 9:54 pm \ Leave a Comment \

Cranberry sauce is my favorite condiment/side dish on Thanksgiving. I really like the more creative tricks to the traditional recipe. My favorite so far has been a Gingered Cranberry Sauce, but I have tried a variation with Pinot Noir which was also very tasty. This cranberry sauce is infused with pure pomegranate juice (no cocktails please) and the combination is pretty much perfect. The pomegranate juice has a slightly sweeter flavor than the cranberries so it’s a great way to make the sauce sweeter without adding additional sugar.

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Thanksgiving Desserts

November 18, 2012 7:02 pm \ Leave a Comment \

And now for the real main course–dessert! Here are some delicious options perfect for your Thanksgiving table:

Pumpkin Pie

Golden Delicious Apple Crisp

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vanilla Custard Pie

Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mint Chocolate Meringue Cookies

Gingersnap Cookies

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Thanksgiving Side Dishes and Mains

November 18, 2012 5:33 pm \ Leave a Comment \

Here are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes and main courses. Thanksgiving is the perfect holiday to get creative with a lot of different dishes!

Main Courses:

Ginger and Honey Mustard Glazed Ham

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

 

Side Dishes:

Mashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Dil

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon

Roasted Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions, Gruyere, and Sage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cranberry Sauce with Pinot Noir

Gingered Cranberry Sauce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Garlic and Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprout

Roasted Beets

 

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Thanksgiving Bread Recipes

November 18, 2012 3:36 pm \ Leave a Comment \

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and this list features my favorite bread recipes for the big day!

Rosemary Herb Biscuits

Sour Cream and Dill Biscuits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parmesan and Rosemary Olive Bread

Baked Bread Stuffing with Sage

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Mashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Dill

November 27, 2011 8:43 pm \ Leave a Comment \

Mashed potatoes is a side dish that has become a staple on many Thanksgiving tables.  The great thing about mashed potatoes is you can add different ingredients to it and change a plain recipe into a more flavorful one.  This Thanksgiving I decided to try mixing goat cheese and fresh dill into the potatoes.  The goat cheese gave it a creamy tanginess, and tasted great with the fresh dill!  Potatoes are so easy to make and I always leave the skins on (especially if they are red potatoes).  Overall the addition of the goat cheese and dill was a success and I will definitely have this on the table on Thanksgiving next year.

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Roast Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce

November 26, 2011 9:57 pm \ Leave a Comment \

 

One of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving is all the leftovers for the days after.  I usually like to make a soup out of the turkey leftovers but another great way to use all that turkey is to make a delicious sandwich with cranberry sauce.  There is something about the combination of roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, and mayonnaise on crusty bread that make Thanksgiving part II almost as good as the first day. This sandwich is naturally very easy to make as all the ingredients have already been prepared.  I added some tomatoes and lettuce to give the sandwich some extra crunch.  An excellent way to finish off any kind of leftover Thanksgiving turkey!

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Baked Bread Stuffing with Sage

November 25, 2011 4:57 am \ Leave a Comment \

This is a standard bread stuffing with a crumbly and soft consistency.  The bread is toasted and left to harden over night to get that good crunchy texture.  It is then flavored with fresh sage leaves, sauteed onions and celery and baked in the oven.  This recipe takes some time and effort to prepare but the recipe is well worth it.  A perfect side dish for a juicy roast turkey!

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon

November 29, 2010 7:26 pm \ Leave a Comment \

Bright orange sweet potatoes are a great table decorator for Thanksgiving. I had these over the holiday and they were so delicious! They were nicely browned, not too sweet, and very tender.

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

November 20, 2010 6:15 pm \ Leave a Comment \

Another turkey day must have: mashed potatoes. While most recipes call for yellow or brown potatoes (they have a smoother texture for mashing) I like to use red potatoes. I just really like the flavor of these potatoes and their skins. I like mashed potatoes a little chunkier and with the skins mixed in. If you prefer it smoother add more milk and remove the skins. The garlic adds just enough flavor but does not over power the potatoes.

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Pumpkin Pie

November 20, 2010 6:08 am \ Leave a Comment \

You just can’t get any more classic than a pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving. I had never made pumpkin pie before but I was very happy with the results. The pie was so flavorful and the texture was nice and smooth. The crust was good and a little bit flaky. The recipe wasn’t too difficult to follow either. I topped the slice with a little fresh whipped cream.

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