Now that fall has settled in with cooler temperatures and less hours of sunlight, many of us turn to good books, cozy fireplaces and hearty food for comfort. Stews, pot roast, and soups are great, but if you want an easy meal with a little kick to it, we recommend trying our recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Casserole with Mole. It’s perfect for dinner or to serve when having friends over for a football game.
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When I was young, sweet potatoes were only made one way: peeled, sliced and baked. A little brown sugar, a lot of butter and in the oven they went. Out of all the amazing side dishes at the Thanksgiving table, sweet potatoes were the least popular. The adults would take a token slice, but when the meal was done, there were always plenty left.
Move over mashed potatoes. This delicious side dish screams Thanksgiving. It’s big on taste but incredibly easy to make. The flavors of sweet and tangy cranberries, fresh rosemary and toasted walnuts with butter, onion, garlic and thyme will make this dish an instant holiday favorite. Because the rice is cooked in chicken broth, it’s the perfect accompaniment for turkey or any type of poultry.
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Stefani Pollack of Cupcake Project is a food blogger in St. Louis, Missouri, where she lives with her husband and son. She has been baking and blogging since 2007, when she left the corporate world to be a full-time mom, writer, photographer, conference planner and recipe developer. Stefani can usually be found hula-hooping or baking something new in the kitchen, but she’s also on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+.
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I’m just going to come out and say it: The best part about Thanksgiving dinner is the stuffing. A buttery mound of delicious carbs, stuffing – or dressing – is a wonderful indulgence we (usually) only allow ourselves around the holidays. Nothing more adequately complements the turkey or soaks up gravy as stuffing. Today, we’re highlighting two of our favorite stuffing recipes.
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Welcome your guests with a palate-pleasing appetizer that immediately sets a festive mood. Aside from turkey, nothing says Thanksgiving like the sweet and tart flavors of cranberry. This easy-to-make appetizer combines cranberries with the rich, creamy taste of melted brie and the crunch of flaky phyllo.
Retire the can of wiggly cranberry jelly this year and instead create a memorable dish using fresh, flavorful ingredients. All it takes is a bag of cranberries, an orange, sugar, a dash of clove and a few splashes of Grand Marnier or orange juice to create a sweet yet tangy relish to accent your Thanksgiving meal.
