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Thanksgiving Recipes

Delicious Thanksgiving Day Recipes

My Thanksgiving Dinner Menu 2009

Turkey – of course:  two large turkeys! And desserts were compliments of my family!
Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pecans
Creamy Baked Fennel
Creamed Spinach and Parsnips
Green Bean Casserole
Creamy Brussels Sprouts
Caramelized Onions with Thyme
Indiana Corn Casserole
Cranberry Relish with Sliced Red Grapes
Caramelized Onion and Corn Bread Stuffing

Tablescapes
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Cranberry Relish with Sliced Red Grapes

Cranberry Relish with Sliced Red Grapes Recipe
Ingredients

2 (8-ounce) packages cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 orange, zest cut into strips, juiced
3/4 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
2 cups seedless Californian red grapes, split down the middle

Preparation

Put the cranberries, grapes, sugar, cinnamon, orange juice and zest into a saucepan over medium heat and simmer until the cranberries burst and the... Read more »

Stand Out Stuffing From a Box

Tip of the Week – Stand Out Stuffing From a Box
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you’re looking to streamline one of your menu items, consider spicing up store bought stuffing with one of these savory stir in combinations:

Wild Berry – cooked wild rice, fresh cranberries and Italian (flat leaf) parsely
Mediterranean – roasted... Read more »

Fall Squash Soup

Fall Squash Soup     
Serves: 6- 8
Ingredients:

1 T. olive oil
1 large white onion, diced
1 ½ T. kosher salt
32 oz. butternut squash (can be purchased precut by the bag at Costco)
1 c. pureed pumpkin (freshly roasted tastes best!)
14 mini carrots
1 long, yellow fall squash, peeled, seeds removed and cut into chunks
2 apples, peeled and chopped
12 c. chicken stock

Directions:

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