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Category: Thanksgiving

Cranberry Compote

Cranberry Compote

It seems that no holiday meal is complete without cranberries. This festive dish has somehow secured a position on almost everyone’s Thanksgiving table. People are also very passionate about the manner in which the precious red jewels are prepared. There are those who believe that only a can of 

Cranberry-Cheddar Quick Bread

Cranberry-Cheddar Quick Bread

Cheddar cheese and cranberries may seem like an unusual combination for a quick bread, but they actually could not be more perfect together. This easy to make bread is simply amazing. Paring cranberries, orange, almond, and spices with the sharp flavor of cheddar cheese, this 

Thanksgiving Cocktails: Cranberry Gobbler

Thanksgiving Cocktails: Cranberry Gobbler

I don’t know how it happened, but suddenly there is only one weekend left before Thanksgiving. For the life of me I just can’t figure out where the days have gone. Halloween was seemingly just a few days ago, and I am already feeling bombarded 

Mashed Potatoes Gratin

Mashed Potatoes Gratin

The creamy goodness of mashed potatoes contrasted with a thin layer of crunch, makes these mashed potatoes gratin a dish to remember. Cottage cheese and sour cream give these potatoes a mild, smooth, flavor which works well with the crisp topping of sharp cheddar cheese. No gravy 

Thanksgiving Cocktails: Pumpkin Pie Martini

Thanksgiving Cocktails: Pumpkin Pie Martini

I was looking at my calendar today and realized that there are now only two weekends before Thanksgiving. I was stunned. How in the world is this possible? I guess with the extended fall we have been experiencing, and all the hype over the election, 

Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin

Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin

One of the meals I particularly look forward to making this time of year is my roasted stuffed pumpkin. There is no other season when the variety of pumpkins is so abundant. The piles of orange globes are in every market, which makes it easy to find 

Pumpkin Cake with Maple Icing & Apple Caramel Topping

Pumpkin Cake with Maple Icing & Apple Caramel Topping

Combining some of my favorite fall flavors, pumpkin, maple, apple, caramel, and walnut, this cake is truly an explosion of harvest goodness. Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg mingle to help create a perfectly balanced taste sensation. Finished with an apple caramel topping this cake certainly evokes 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Yams with Bacon

Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Yams with Bacon

One of my favorite methods for cooking vegetables would have to be roasting. The delicately browned outside layer, along with the tender inside create an amazing explosion of both texture and flavors, and this dish is no exception. This colorful combination pares the slightly sharp