Post by: seattlegirl on November 17, 2016, 09:52:02 AM
I'm bringing yams, and am considering trying this recipe:
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/holiday_spiced_sweet_potatoes_yams/ (http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/holiday_spiced_sweet_potatoes_yams/)
Ingredients
3 to 4 pounds red-fleshed sweet potatoes (yams)
1/4 cup (packed) brown sugar
4 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 teaspoons orange zest
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
No marshmallows for me!!
Post by: monster2 on November 17, 2016, 09:57:02 AM
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Post by: BonitaApplebum on November 17, 2016, 10:31:48 AM
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/butternut-squash-and-creamed-spinach-gratin-236374 (http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/butternut-squash-and-creamed-spinach-gratin-236374)
Everyone loves it when I make it.
Post by: hally on November 17, 2016, 10:48:41 AM
The sweet potatoes look great too, but my family is happy with them just baked.
For my family, we do really simple. Roasted veggies, brussels sprouts, turnips, some type of squash then might steam and saute green beans with garlic and throw a few sweet potatoes in the oven to bake.
Mom makes a basic fresh cranberry sauce and a salad with mango, strawberries, sliced almonds and balsamic vinagrette. It's more than enough food and except for the gravy and stuffing none of it is guilt inducing.
I make soup the following morning out of the carcass. That is always a huge hit.
ETA my Mom, myself and brother's GF are conscious of not eating fatty stuff is why we avoid the butter, biscuits, mashed potatoes, cream. Brother while vegetarian doesn't watch too much on fat and Maggie's DD has a good appetite (19) and eats whatever is there. Mom used to always make pecan pie till we all didn't really eat much of it anymore so now it's just a pumpkin one.
I am going to a friends get together on Saturday where she does the whole turkey dinner. Last year I brought Nigella's clementine cake. Still have not decided what to bring this time.
Post by: caribougrrl on November 17, 2016, 10:59:08 AM
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Post by: merigayle on November 17, 2016, 03:31:02 PM
http://www.homesicktexan.com/2011/11/sweet-potato-salad-cranberries-and.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+HomesickTexan+(Homesick+Texan) (http://www.homesicktexan.com/2011/11/sweet-potato-salad-cranberries-and.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+HomesickTexan+(Homesick+Texan))
Post by: witchypoo on November 17, 2016, 05:16:10 PM
I'm bringing this:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/butternut-squash-and-creamed-spinach-gratin-236374 (http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/butternut-squash-and-creamed-spinach-gratin-236374)
Everyone loves it when I make it.
i make a similar recipe, but it calls for parsnips instead of squash. so good. i *could* eat the whole thing by myself - in the spirit of thanksgiving, i suppose i'll share.
Post by: witchypoo on November 17, 2016, 05:18:28 PM
We already had Thanksgiving up here in Canada, but I plan to make beetroot pie sometime around American Thanksgiving for a dinner party I am going to. Essentially, I use a pumpkin pie recipe but substitute pureed roasted beets for the pumpkin and use cardamom & rose water instead of pumpkin pie spices.
oooo. do you serve with any kind of topping? i imagine it would be delicious with a dollop of crème fraîche or mascarpone.
Post by: BonitaApplebum on November 17, 2016, 06:02:26 PM
oooo. do you serve with any kind of topping? i imagine it would be delicious with a dollop of crème fraîche or mascarpone.
This was exactly my question. Inquiring minds must know!
Post by: seattlegirl on November 17, 2016, 10:20:12 PM
This is my favorite thing to make and I LOVE it but not everyone does. I just can't get enough of it
http://www.homesicktexan.com/2011/11/sweet-potato-salad-cranberries-and.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+HomesickTexan+(Homesick+Texan) (http://www.homesicktexan.com/2011/11/sweet-potato-salad-cranberries-and.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+HomesickTexan+(Homesick+Texan))
That sounds delicious to me!
We already had Thanksgiving up here in Canada, but I plan to make beetroot pie sometime around American Thanksgiving for a dinner party I am going to. Essentially, I use a pumpkin pie recipe but substitute pureed roasted beets for the pumpkin and use cardamom & rose water instead of pumpkin pie spices.
And this sounds beautiful!
Post by: caribougrrl on November 18, 2016, 04:31:06 AM
oooo. do you serve with any kind of topping? i imagine it would be delicious with a dollop of crème fraîche or mascarpone.
I've never made a topping for it BUT I am toying with the idea of cream whipped with some orange blossom water... now I'm thinking I may have to try mascarpone with orange blossom water
a few toasted and chopped pistachios might not go amiss either...
Post by: caribougrrl on November 18, 2016, 11:29:23 AM
I need a good bundt recipe.
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017147-whiskey-soaked-dark-chocolate-bundt-cake (http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017147-whiskey-soaked-dark-chocolate-bundt-cake)
Post by: Virginia Plain on November 18, 2016, 12:05:32 PM
This is my favorite thing to make and I LOVE it but not everyone does. I just can't get enough of it
http://www.homesicktexan.com/2011/11/sweet-potato-salad-cranberries-and.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+HomesickTexan+(Homesick+Texan) (http://www.homesicktexan.com/2011/11/sweet-potato-salad-cranberries-and.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+HomesickTexan+(Homesick+Texan))
OMG, I'm totally doing this one.
Post by: The Turtle Whisperer on November 18, 2016, 12:16:51 PM
This is my favorite thing to make and I LOVE it but not everyone does. I just can't get enough of it
http://www.homesicktexan.com/2011/11/sweet-potato-salad-cranberries-and.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+HomesickTexan+(Homesick+Texan) (http://www.homesicktexan.com/2011/11/sweet-potato-salad-cranberries-and.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+HomesickTexan+(Homesick+Texan))
hmm... I may try this one.
Post by: merigayle on November 18, 2016, 12:40:47 PM
OMG, I'm totally doing this one.it is sooooo good
Post by: The Turtle Whisperer on November 25, 2016, 11:14:13 AM
This is my favorite thing to make and I LOVE it but not everyone does. I just can't get enough of it
http://www.homesicktexan.com/2011/11/sweet-potato-salad-cranberries-and.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+HomesickTexan+(Homesick+Texan) (http://www.homesicktexan.com/2011/11/sweet-potato-salad-cranberries-and.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+HomesickTexan+(Homesick+Texan))
So, I made this. Meri, have you ever served it warm?
I tasted it after I mixed it all up and it was incredible. I can't say I cared that much for it after it was chilled.
Post by: merigayle on November 25, 2016, 11:49:55 AM
So, I made this. Meri, have you ever served it warm?Room temp or cold. I love it! Usually room temp though due to traveling with it.
I tasted it after I mixed it all up and it was incredible. I can't say I cared that much for it after it was chilled.
Post by: The Turtle Whisperer on November 25, 2016, 11:54:56 AM
Room temp or cold. I love it! Usually room temp though due to traveling with it.
I'm going to have to experiment with it warm or room temp. It really is good!
Post by: merigayle on November 25, 2016, 08:35:18 PM
I'm going to have to experiment with it warm or room temp. It really is good!Glad you liked it :)
Post by: Virginia Plain on November 28, 2016, 09:00:57 AM
This is my favorite thing to make and I LOVE it but not everyone does. I just can't get enough of it
http://www.homesicktexan.com/2011/11/sweet-potato-salad-cranberries-and.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+HomesickTexan+(Homesick+Texan) (http://www.homesicktexan.com/2011/11/sweet-potato-salad-cranberries-and.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+HomesickTexan+(Homesick+Texan))
OMG, it was SO good!