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Thanksgiving Recipes: Kicked Up Cranberry Dishes

What do you get when you combine fresh cranberries with persimmons, pecans and oranges? Not your grandma’s old-fashioned cranberry sauce. If you are looking for jazzed up versions of this Thanksgiving classic, you’ve come to the right place. You can’t have a Turkey Day feast without cranberries, so why not try something new this year? The following recipes pay homage to fresh cranberries in ways that will win over your pickiest holiday eaters. FRESH CRANBERRY AND PERSIMMON SAUCE Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil 1 12-oz. bag fresh … 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 →