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Holiday-worthy vegetables

I’m really getting excited about Thanksgiving. For the past few years, I’ve been going away for the meal, but this year we’re hosting my husband’s family. I’m having fun planning the tablescape and rifling through my favorite recipes for the perfect accompaniments to the turkey. The stuffing, the potatoes, the gravy and the cranberry sauce will be my same go-to recipes. Then there are the vegetables, which need to be extra special. I’m leaning toward casseroles, swimming in goodness, all browned and bubbly. Not only do casseroles taste delicious, they often can be prepared ...

This simple polenta and mushroom dish will elevate your Thanksgiving table

This simple recipe is a marriage of two even simpler foods, that add up to one flavorful appetizer, main dish or side. This would be welcome any time from breakfast to lunch to dinner, and also a nice entertaining idea. And they would be a great addition to a Thanksgiving table, a cheery ...

Pull off a crowd-pleasing meatless Thanksgiving

A vegan Thanksgiving dinner produces just 28% of the greenhouse gas emissions of a traditional turkey feast. By skipping the meat this year, you can serve a meal that welcomes everyone and helps the planet. The dishes may change, but the celebration of gratitude, togetherness and great food remains the same. The rise of veganism and vegetarianism Thanksgiving is evolving. As veganism and vegetarianism continue to grow, more families embrace plant-based menus that reflect both modern values and timeless traditions. According to the Good Food Institute, U.S. retail sales of ...

Stuffing any way you like it

Of all the trimmings that go with a Thanksgiving feast, the turkey stuffing is a family favorite. Long ago, as a novice cook, I found the basic bread stuffing recipe that I still use as the base for my stuffing today. The texture is perfect, the seasonings just right and the aroma, well it’s nothing short of divine. For a little extra flavor, I like to add browned sausage, but you could add chopped apple, nuts, raisins, or anything you like. The sky’s the limit. And there are other ways to make the stuffing your own. For example, because I’m not fond of a lot of sage, I just use ...

Save room for Thanksgiving feasts with a light, savory bite

Family Features — If you’re tired of the same, heavy Thanksgiving dishes that leave you feeling stuffed like a turkey, look no further than the appetizer table. It may be easy to overindulge on savory bites, but you can avoid ruining your appetite with sweet, light bites ahead of the main ...