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Recipe: Sweet Potato & Root Gratin

by on November 4, 2012 in Holiday Feasting, Recipes, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving

This recipe is a long-time favourite from the Inn on the Twenty Cookbook,  by Anna and Michael Olson, published back in 2000. It’s tasty and indulgent and quick to put together and using a mandoline greatly, speeds up the process (simple but effective mandolines are available for less than $30).  We’ve made a few changes [...]

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Recipe: Quick Homemade Cranberry Sauce

by on October 5, 2011 in Holiday Feasting, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian

Makes 2 cups. 1 lb of Ontario cranberries 1 cup of sugar zest and juice of one orange Put all the ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and tasty, about 15 to 20 minutes.  It can be made ahead and refrigerated for several days. Variations: add chopped herbs [...]

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Recipe: Cornbread, Cranberry & Riesling Sausage Stuffing

by on September 30, 2010 in Holiday Feasting, Recipes, Thanksgiving

Adapted from Gourmet Magazine at www.epicurious.com. 1 1/2 loaves Corn Bread (see below) 2 cups pecans 7 leeks (about 1 pound; white and pale green parts only) 3 celery ribs 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) Stirling Creamery butter 1/2 pound Riesling infused pork sausage 2 cups fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup [...]

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Recipe: Squash Puff

by on October 15, 2009 in Recipes, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian

This recipe is courtesy of Kathleen’s mom.  Its great on its own as a side dish, particularly on the Thanksgiving table!  Or use to top a lamb shepherd’s pie! 1 winter squash 3/4 cup apple sauce 2 tbsps softened butter 2 eggs 3 tbsps flour 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp [...]

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