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Tomorrow is the day, your home will be filled with tantalizing
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Gratitude and Great Time Savers for Thanksgiving
Time To Be Grateful
I have been thinking a lot about being grateful, lately. And not
just because of the season, but for the many little things in my
life. I think it is because we have seen so many images of
people who have lost everything in the floods and hurricanes
this year that it has made me slow down and think about all of
the goodness in my life. From my family and great friends, to
biting into a fresh, crisp apple, I am trying to focus on the
abundance that is around us in this season. So this is a great
time to enjoy not just those apples and pomegranates (short
season so try them now - great in salads) and other gifts from
the earth, but also to treasure the things great and small, in
our lives.
I wanted to share some recipes with you that you will use over
and over again. These are great side dishes for Thanksgiving
which are delicious and, most importantly, can be made ahead. We
all need to have some time-savers so that we, too, can enjoy the
day.
So remember to make it easy on yourself as Thanksgiving
approaches, get others involved, take them up on offers of help,
use some short cuts and take a deep breath when you are feeling
overwhelmed.
Thanksgiving Table Decorations
You can use fresh cranberries, and other fresh fruits and
seasonal vegetables and squash, for a beautiful addition to your
table. Use a serving platter or decorative plate and place a
large, pillar candle in the center. Spread cranberries around
the base of the candle. Or fill a vase with cranberries and
place a candle in the center, being careful not to let the
berries catch fire. You can float the cranberries also, in a
glass container with white mums, stems cut off.
Make an arrangement with gourds, pumpkins, apples, sticks,
branches, fall leaves, and pine cones. Have the kids gather
these and put something together if you are having a less formal
meal- it's great to get them involved and create something for
the family. These are easy and colorful ways to spark up your
table. Remember- keep it simple and get others involved.
November Recipes:
Here are two of the best recipes you can make ahead for
Thanksgiving.
FESTIVE CRANBERRY RASPBERRY MOLD
This recipe has been in my family for many years. It is a
welcome change from the canned stuff, and chock full of fruits
for a healthy addition to your Thanksgiving Table.
Makes 10 - 12 servings
1 package fresh cranberries
1 cup boiling water
1 cup sugar
1 package raspberry Jell-O
1 cup boiling water
1-1/2 cups grapes, seeded and halved
1 cup crushed pineapple packed in its own juice, drained well *
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Cooking oil spray (canola or vegetable)
Place Jell-O in a large bowl, add the boiling water, stir until
dissolved and set to
cool.
Halve and seed (if needed) the grapes. In the bowl with the
Jell-O, add grapes, nuts and pineapple (*drain well using a
wooden spoon on a strainer or sieve to drain juice) and mix
well. Add cranberry mixture and stir again. Pour mixture into 2
quart mold that has been sprayed. Chill in the fridge for
several hours to overnight covered. Can be made up to 3 days
ahead, tightly covered and refrigerated.
I usually use a standard ring mold and put the dressing on a
footed compote. Turn out onto a serving plate, garnish and
enjoy. Cut into slices. If you are making this ahead, unmold
just before serving.
Preparation Tips: Here is the trick to un-molding the cranberry
mold.
Spray bottom and sides of the mold very lightly with a coating
of an aerosol cooking oil before filling it with the
ingredients. I only use canola or corn oil - you don't want an
olive oil taste to this ). When it's time to serve, run a thin
spatula around the outside of the molded relish to barely loosen
it, place the serving plate on top and invert the mold onto the
plate. I rarely have to dip the mold in hot water to loosen the
relish. Add kale or collard greens to the dish for garnish if
desired.
FRESH GREEN BEANS WITH MUSTARD-SHALLOT DRESSING
Makes 4-6 servings.
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
Fresh basil, to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Dressing: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons whole grain Dijon mustard
1 shallot, minced
Emulsify (whisk until thickened) dressing ingredients together
until thick and thoroughly mixed.
Cook beans uncovered until tender, about 5-8 minutes. Do not
overcook. Drain and refresh under cold running water to keep
green color. Pour dressing over green beans and season with salt
and pepper and fresh basil if desired. Serve hot or at room
temperature.
Preparation Tips
When buying beans, look for those that are smooth and
unblemished. If they are speckled with brown and wrinkled, they
are old and tough. Do not cover green beans while cooking- they
will give up their fresh green color.
Do-Ahead Tips
Dressing can be made up to two days in advance. Cover and
refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and whisk again before
serving.
I hope you enjoy these recipes and your Thanksgiving Day. Let's
all be grateful for all that we have.
About the author:
Marybeth Gregg, owner of Girlfriends In the Kitchen/Cook With
Confidence Cooking Schools, has been cooking, entertaining and
giving cooking advice for almost 20 years, is well-known for her
wonderful cuisine, great parties and started her successful
cooking school several years ago. She has been featured in
several newspapers, is currently working on cookbook.You can
find other great tips and recipes at
www.girlfriendsinthekitchen.com
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