Sweet potatoes take on a tropical twist with this recipe by including crushed pineapple.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Thanksgiving Recipes: Turkey, Stuffing, Pumpkin Pie
Thanksgiving is celebrated the fourth Thursday in November in the United States. It's a remembrance of the first Pilgrim feast in 1621 where they gave thanks for a bountiful harvest.
This is also one holiday that warrants nearly as many recipes for leftovers as it does the meal itself. In fact, many people claim that the leftovers are their favorite part of the holiday!
Every few years a new trendy fad develops to put a new spin on the traditional fare. For example, deep frying a turkey in place of roasting has become popular over the last few years as has brining the bird before cooking it.
Traditional Thanksgiving food (not to be confused with the food served at the original feast, only some of which is still served today) consists of a roasted turkey, gravy, stuffing (dressing), mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin or pecan pie. Of course, many variations are common in different parts of the country and every family has developed their own traditions.
Canadian Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October (same as the former Columbus Day in the U.S.). Many of the same foods are eaten on both US and Canadian Thanksgivings.
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mashing the potatoes
Learn the tricks of the trade for keeping your potatoes lump free and preventing them from turning gluey
gravy basics
Lose the lumps, brown your flour, and other handy gravy tips
storing leftovers
A handy guide on how long to safely store those leftovers.
cooking the turkey
Tips for a perfectly juicy and tasty turkey every time
Sweet Potatoes With Pineapple And Marshmallows
Stuffed Baby Pumpkins
Made with vegetable stock or water, onion, celery, dried sage, garlic, dry bread crumbs, dried thyme, pine nuts, dried apricots, salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tofu Thanksgiving
Made with onions, celery, carrots, garlic, corn oil, sage, dried basil, vogue vegy base, sea salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cranberry Whipped Cream Salad
Made with fresh cranberries, Tokay grapes, sugar, walnuts, whipped cream or Cool Whip, miniature marshmallows
Time: 2-5 hours
Jamaican Yam Casserole
Made with coconut, pecans, yams, banana, orange juice, salt, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Kahlua Pecan Pie
Made with pie crust, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, flour, eggs, Kahlua, corn syrup, evaporated milk, pecan
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Rum Pecan Pie With Brandied Butter Pastry
Made with all-purpose flour, butter or margarine, sugar, corn syrup, maple-flavored syrup, eggs, rum, pecans, pecan halves
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Bourbon Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake
Made with pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, caramel sauce, cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Mashed Potato Bake With Crunchy Onion Topping
Made with cheddar cheese, mashed potatoes, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, french fried onions
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Turkey Croquettes
Made with bread crumbs, water, butter, flour, milk, cooked turkey, egg yolk, salt, celery salt, egg
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Brined Turkey
Made with water, garlic powder, thyme, turkey, chicken broth, coarse salt or sea salt, sage, rosemary
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
German-American Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie
Made with brown sugar, sugar, ginger, salt, cinnamon, mace, eggs, vanilla extract
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Orange Bourbon Turkey
Made with orange juice, bourbon, water, salt, molasses, oranges, non-stick cooking spray, all-purpose flour, orange, flat-leaf parsley sprigs
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Thanksgiving Punch
Looking to jazz up your Thanksgiving spread? This can't-miss punch combines classic flavors for a festive beverage your guests will love, and you'll love how simple it is.
Time: under 30 minutes
Mallow Sweet Potato Balls
Made with cornflakes, water, sweet potatoes, salt and pepper, butter, marshmallows, egg
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Thanksgiving Stuffing Loaf
Made with nutmeg, olive oil, sesame oil, whole wheat bread, fresh thyme, fresh sage, onion, parsnips, carrots, turkey or chicken broth
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Thanksgiving Praline Yams
Made with yams, nutmeg, brown sugar, heavy cream, butter or margarine, pecans, salt, ground cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Topping
Made with sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, eggs, pecans, brown sugar, flour
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Purple Smashed Potatoes
Made with white pepper, salt, purple or blue potatoes, whole milk, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Sausage And Corn Bread Stuffing
Made with pork sausage, onion, chicken broth, cornbread stuffing mix, butter
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Quinoa Stuffing with Oyster Mushrooms and Chestnuts
Made with salt and pepper, thyme, fresh sage, quinoa, chicken or turkey stock, olive oil, sweet Italian sausage, oyster mushrooms, chestnuts
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sausage And Wild Rice Stuffing
Made with salt and pepper, butter, wild rice, sausage meat, onion, parsley, mushrooms, sage
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cold Turkey Reuben Sandwich
Made with tomato, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island salad dressing, rye bread, cooked turkey, sauerkraut
Time: under 30 minutes
Louisiana Candied Yams
Made with yams, butter or margarine, water, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Thanksgiving Yam And Apple Casserole
Made with salt, cinnamon, dry sherry, Granny Smith apples, yams, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Butterscotch Yams
Made with cinnamon, salt, butter, yams, corn syrup, brown sugar, evaporated skim milk
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Turkey, Corn, And Cranberry Salsa Quesadilla
Tame the turkey leftovers with a quick quesadilla made with shredded turkey, corn, Monterey Jack cheese, and cranberry salsa (or sauce).
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick Microwave Cranberry Relish
Made with sugar, water, cranberries, orange
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Green Beans With Caramelized Onions And Porcini Mushrooms
Made with black pepper, sea salt, green beans, vidalia or other sweet onion, butter, garlic, porcini mushrooms
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Trifle
Made with ground ginger, nutmeg, butter, cream cheese, pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, French vanilla pudding mix, cinnamon
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Beginner's Turkey With Stuffing
Made with salt and pepper, whole turkey, dry bread stuffing mix, water, butter, celery, onion, white bread
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Turkey Gravy Noodles
Made with tomato, baby carrots, broccoli, turkey gravy, beef Ramen noodles, salt, pepper and olive oil, water, green bell pepper
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Cranberry Meyer Lemon Relish
Made with sugar, cranberries, lemons
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
French Fried Potato Puffs
Made with vegetable oil, baking powder, potatoes, eggs, onion, flour
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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