Dried cranberries are so versatile they can be added to practically every side dish typically served at Thanksgiving. 1. Stuffing. Add dried cranberries to any favorite stuffing recipe, whether it’s white, whole wheat or corn bread-based. Start with about ¾ cup for every 9x13-inch pan stuffing. 2. Sweet Potatoes. Stir dried cranberries into sugar-butter-pecan streusel topping for sweet potato soufflé or sprinkle over a dish of candied or oven-roasted sweet potatoes. 3. Green ...
Thanksgiving Favorites
I’m not one to tamper with tradition too much when it comes to holiday foods. Stuffing still needs to be made with white bread/stuffing mix, mashed potatoes still need butter and maybe even cream cheese and sour cream, and pumpkin pie needs a pastry crust. But with just a few minor tweaks, I’m able to keep all the traditional taste and save a few calories and fat grams. Simple substitutions. Great flavor. Comparisons: Stuffing: 75% less fat and 65 fewer calories Smashed Potatoes: 50% less fat ...
Apple Salad for Thanksgiving
Fruit. It’s the one thing lacking on the traditional Thanksgiving menu. Well, fruit and color, actually. There’s a lot of brown and white going on…… turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, creamed corn and creamed onions. Not exactly a rainbow of colors. Cranberries are usually the only fruit – and color – for many traditional spreads. So think about adding more fruit dishes, especially those made with in-season apples, pears, persimmons and pomegranates. Here’s an easy recipe to get you ...