Thanksgiving
Roasted Beet, Red Onion and Cranberry Relish
Tart, raw cranberries and horseradish add plenty of zip here. Begin preparing this at least a day before serving.
Cracked Pepper Biscuits
Thyme adds a holiday touch to these light, buttery biscuits.
Smoked Trout, Watercress and Apple Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing
An elegant salad that would add a sophisticated touch to any Thanksgiving menu.
Brussels Sprouts with Garlic, Pecans and Basil
Lemon peel also enlivens this terrific dish.
Sausage, Apple and Rye-Bread Stuffing
This recipe was created to accompany Roast Goose with Port Gravy.
Celery-Root Bisque with Shiitakes
Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 1 3/4 hr
Brussels Sprouts with Shallots
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash with Molasses Glaze
The German settlers in Philadelphia were known for their sausage-making talents. In this side dish, sausage teams up with molasses and squash, two classic Colonial ingredients. Be sure to select squash that are no bigger than four inches in diameter so that they will fit in a single layer in the baking dish.
Cider and Calvados Gelees with Champagne Grapes
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.
Wheat-Berry Stuffing with Pearl Onions
It will take about 45 minutes to peel the pearl onions for this recipe. If you're strapped for time, you can substitute 1 1/2 pounds of thawed frozen pearl onions, which won't need to be blanched.
Barley, Feta, and Pear Salad
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Spinach, Pear and Green Bean Salad with Riesling Dressing
Riesling gives the dressing a delicate flavor. Crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts are sharp-crunchy contrasts with appeal.
Orange, Spiced Walnut and Dried Cranberry Salad
Spiced cranberries top chilled orange slices for a sweet-tangy contrast in this colorful salad.