Thanksgiving Recipes: Fresh Green Bean Casserole

What do you get when you mix loads of butter, milk, and cream soup, with canned green beans and French-fried onions? A traditional Thanksgiving green bean casserole that is loaded with fat, sodium and calories. While a classic green bean casserole is quite delicious, there are hundreds of recipes for healthier versions of the iconic holiday dish. This year why not try something a bit fresher and a whole lot better for you? Green bean casseroles minus the cream soup and deep-fried onions do exist, and more importantly, they taste great. Here are a couple recipes for fresh and healthy … Continue reading

Thanksgiving Recipes: Classic Green Bean Casserole

Did you know that the Campbell Soup Company invented the original green bean casserole back in 1955? The initial plan was to encourage housewives to incorporate the company’s Cream of Mushroom Soup into more recipes. In the decades since then the veggie dish has evolved into a culinary icon. The green bean casserole is a staple in most families, especially around Thanksgiving. In fact, for some cooks the popular recipe (which features green beans, butter, soup and canned French-fried onions) is as integral as the turkey and stuffing. Today as I continue my countdown to Turkey Day I’m turning the … Continue reading

Thanksgiving Recipes: Spectacular Sides

You can’t have Thanksgiving turkey without side dishes, right? For some families sides are almost as important as the bird itself. My sister-in-law doesn’t “do” turkey, but instead of complaining about the traditional entree she simply fills up on all of the incredible side dishes that various family members contribute to our holiday feast. Whether it’s your grandmother’s famous green bean casserole or your Aunt Mary’s famous cornbread stuffing, side dishes are an integral part of a Thanksgiving meal. As we countdown to the big day of thanks I will be featuring some of my favorite holiday recipes. I wish … Continue reading