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Thanksgiving Recipes

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Thanksgiving Recipes: How to Cook Stuffing and Other Favorite Side Dishes

A turkey can't just sit alone on the table. Here are some recipes for Thanksgiving's most popular side dishes.

What would a turkey be on Thanksgiving without its faithful side companions? Often more popular than the turkey itself, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and other favorites are staples of the food coma-inducing meal. Try one of the recipes below to bring a new taste to your Thanksgiving feast. Roasted Winter Squash     Gauge the amount of squash you’ll need by allowing 1 small squash (acorn and butternut are good choices) for every four people. Cut each squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Brush sides and inner cavity with olive oil and place flesh-side down on a lightly-oiled baking sheet. Roast for approximately 45 minutes or until flesh is very soft and easy pulls away from the skin. After removing squash from oven, let…

Monday, November 19, 2012

Thanksgiving Recipes: How to Cook a Turkey

If you need a new recipe for your Thanksgiving turkey, give one of these non-traditional twists a try.

There are many ways to cook everyone’s favorite holiday bird. Each family has its own special technique for cooking a turkey, whether it's using an old family recipe, adding a secret ingredient or shopping somewhere in town that helps make the turkey taste all the better. One such spot is Lee Turkey Farm in East Windsor. For more than 60 years the farm has focused its efforts on raising turkeys. Lee Turkey Farm currently raises 5,000 turkeys annually, and offers oven-ready turkeys and turkey parts year-round. Both frozen and fresh turkeys are available for Thanksgiving, but advance orders during the holidays are a must. If you're hosting Thanksgiving this year, you can try any of the recipes below to add a new kick to your feast. If you're…

Friday, November 16, 2012

Show Us Your Unique Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving is near, so share your favorite family recipes.

Every family has a special recipe, one that everyone looks forward to on the best eating holiday of the year. But before you put your family and friends into a food coma, share your favorite recipe. We'll feature your recipes on Thanksgiving. Whether its a unique cranberry sauce or the best stuffing around, or even tricks to making the best turkey, we want to hear it. And if you have a photo of your food, upload it here by clicking on the "Submit Photo and Video" button below. You can comment below with your recipe, or e-mail Rachel Gillett at rachel.gillett.patch@gmail.com. Lets us know what recipes you are thankful for.

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