The cranberry entry to the Thanksgiving can be a controversial choice. You’ve got only from the can and never from the can factions. I am from a no can family, in fact our favorite versions lack the gelled texture of the canned variety all together. The standard on my table is this cranberry-tangerine relish and or one of either of the … [Read more...] about Cranberry Mold with Rosemary and Vanilla
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Cranberry Sweet Potato Upside Down Cake
I am not sure anything could be more Thanksgiving than cranberries and sweet potatoes. I have to have both on the table, or it just isn’t Thanksgiving. So as an additional treat, I created this lovely cake that is seasonal, delicious and lovely to look at. Butter and sugar on the bottom of the dish create a lovely caramel coating for the tangy cranberries, which burst creating … [Read more...] about Cranberry Sweet Potato Upside Down Cake
Cranberry Gingersnap Pie
It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is about to roll up again, but I am ready. I love Thanksgiving. As the food holiday I have claimed it pretty much as my own. I start thinking about decorations and menus pretty much the minute the dishes are cleared away. I test Thanksgiving recipes in the middle of summer! I freeze farmers market green beans and corn in at the height of … [Read more...] about Cranberry Gingersnap Pie
Cranberry Chess Pie
I am a chess pie fanatic. It was a frequent dessert at my grandmother’s house and a fond childhood food memory for me. That sweet, soft filling with a slightly grainy texture from a tiny dose of cornmeal. I love it. And I have produced many iterations over the years, from Sweet Potato Buttermilk, to chocolate in a chocolate crust to salted honey. Some … [Read more...] about Cranberry Chess Pie
Cranberry Turkey Casserole
Leftovers, leftovers, leftovers. One of the most important Thanksgiving traditions. And I love them. I purposely make a bigger turkey than we will ever eat so I have lots of extra for sandwiches and soups and all manner of things. Truthfully, I make extra everything, and though I share a great deal of it with family, I always make sure plenty stays in my fridge. I’m not one to … [Read more...] about Cranberry Turkey Casserole
