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 ...
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 ...