Thanksgiving Recipes
Whether you are hosting the holiday or are grateful to be the guest at another home, surely you must be cooking something to gobble up this Thanksgiving.
Here are a few of my favorite seasonal dishes:
Combine all ingredients in saucepan over medium heat. Stirring periodically until cranberries breakdown and reduce to a sauce. Cool and serve garnished with mint. Source (Who needs to reinvent the wheel…a great recipe is a great recipe!): Adapted from Dave Lieberman Short Cut: Make it ahead of time…Cranberry Sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or can be frozen and defrosted prior to serving. Think Out of the Icebox: Try lemon in place of orange zest. If you are not a fan of fennel, then skip it and add some fresh mint upon serving. Fill pot with water and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender. Remove with a spider or slotted spoon. Reserve 1/4 C of the hot water from pot. Combine cooked potatoes, softened cream cheese and butter, salt & pepper in a bowl and smash together. Add up to 1/4 C hot water to potatoes and season with freshly chopped chives or basil. Serve hot with sour cream on the side. Short Cut: Cut the potatoes earlier in the day and reserve in a bowl of cool water to prevent oxidation. Think Out of The Ice Box: Try using cottage cheese instead of cream cheese for a slightly different flavor and texture. Fill a large container with water and dissolve salt & sugar. Add other ingredients. Cover with a lid and refrigerate for 6 hours to 1 day. Source: Adapted from Dave Lieberman Short Cut: Sorry, but there’s no going around this one. Think Out of The Icebox: Try adding some of your other favorite barmy spices to the brine.Fennel Orange Cranberry Sauce
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
Yield: 2 cups
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Smashed Red Skinned Potatoes
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Citrus Brined Turkey
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
Yield: Brine for a 7.5 lb turkey breast
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If you need a refresher on how to brine your turkey, see the video below:
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and your loved ones!
