All Stir It Up!
Kale and brown rice salad with cranberries and pecansVegan, gluten free, and perfect for pot lucks, this salad has it all. Prepare your brown rice the day before, then toss it with freshly washed kale, cranberries, pecans, and a homemade聽vinaigrette.
Scallops with almond butter and creamy cauliflowerWhether it's date night or dinner for one, this meal comes together quickly, and is simply elegant. Browned scallops drizzled with lemon juice and almond butter sauce sit on a bed of creamy cauliflower.
Autumn sweet potato saladLooking at an upcoming week of turkey sandwiches? Make this simple sweet potato salad ahead of time and have an interesting side dish ready to go.聽
Victorian pumpkin pieNo Thanksgiving table is complete without a classic pumpkin pie. For a retro variation, try this recipe from the late 1800s.
Mini pumpkin pies with gingerbread graham cracker crustMix it up this Thanksgiving with mini pumpkin pies. Find gingerbread graham crackers for the crust of a lifetime, and top with whipped cream for a fun and decadent holiday dessert.
Stuffing recipe: Herbed chestnut stuffing with cranberriesChestnuts add a聽sweet, nutty, and chewy flavor to classic bread stuffing. Add dried cranberries and fresh herbs to infuse lovely aromatic flavors.
Sweet potato casserole, Southern styleSouthern candied sweet potato casserole with pecan streusel will be a sweet spot on your Thanksgiving menu.
Healthy green bean casseroleUsing Greek yogurt and nonfat sour cream in your green bean casserole is one way to save Thanksgiving indulgence for the dessert table.
Butternut squash pie with sorghum whipped creamFeeling聽adventurous聽this Thanksgiving? Experiment with butternut squash instead of pumpkin or sweet potato. Top your unique pie with homemade whipped cream infused with聽sorghum, or another sweet syrup.
Green bean casserole, two variationsGreen bean casserole is an American favorite, next to the turkey, at Thanksgiving dinner. Here are two versions to choose from.
Turnip puff with buttered breadcrumb toppingWondering what to do with turnips? Boil a batch with a potato to remove any bitterness, then mash, and bake them with brown sugar and nutmeg to bring out a sweet flavor. Top the whole thing with buttered breadcrumbs.
Mango upside down cakeTired of pies? Spice up your holiday dessert聽repertoire聽with this festive cake. Mango isn't just a summer flavor, when combined with cloves, ginger, and cinnamon it's warm聽and spicy.聽
Ding Dongs and Twinkies no more? Have no fear. Food bloggers to the rescue.Ding Dongs, Twinkies, SuzyQs, Hostess Cupcakes, and Ho Hos could soon be disappearing from the supermarket aisle. But food bloggers have been figuring out how to make these things for years in their own kitchen. Here's a sampling of a few.
Sweet potato cobblerSweet potatoes are on everyone's plate in some way for Thanksgiving dinner. But here's a soul food variation to enjoy any day of the year.
Spiced candied nutsSpiced candied nuts are a scrumptious holiday snack you can make in 10 minutes.
Pumpkin bread pudding with cream cheese icingThis comforting bread pudding tastes like a cross between a spiced pumpkin pie and a slice of French toast.
Chili-dusted pork chops with lime and cilantroA pork chop recipe so simple and tasty that it could quickly become a weekday dinner favorite.
Meatless Monday: Kale and avocado saladThis kale salad has proven to be a winner time and time again among both meat lovers and vegans alike.聽
Scrambled egg and cheddar grilled cheeseFor a tasty and quick supper, try some scrambled eggs in your grilled cheese sandwich.
Two cookbooks to menu-plan ThanksgivingThe trick is to prepare as many dishes as possible in the week leading up to Thanksgiving Day.
