Thanksgiving: Desserts

As the next phase of the Thanksgiving bonanza... dessert! Again, these are two oldies but goodies. 

Pumpkin Ginger Crumble Pie

This pie is a little bit different.... the inside is similar in flavor to a traditional pumpkin pie, but is a bit lighter. The top is a delicious crumbly crunchy mixture that adds a little sass to an old favorite.

http://yellowfishblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/pie-and-triumphant-return.html

Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are a great thing to have on hand for kids who might not be into pie. They are incredibly easy (if not exactly photogenic) and taste great.

http://yellowfishblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/pumpkin-white-chocolate-chip-cookies.html

Enjoy your Thanksgiving feast!

Thanksgiving: Veggies!

Ok, I know that vegetables are not usually the focus of Thanksgiving dinners. In my own family, we refer to the lone (non-mashed and full of cream) vegetable as "the green vegetable" and it's kind of a bummer if that's what you get assigned to bring. However, veggies get a bad rap, and there are a lot of ways to make some pretty festive side dishes. Here are a couple veggie side dishes from the archives that may be holiday appropriate.

Rosemary Roasted Beets

The caveat with this recipe is that it is the very thing that cemented the fact that I just flat out do not like beets (note the piles of feta with which I tried to camouflage the actual beets for myself). However, I can recognize that it is a good recipe, because I liked it better than all my previous beet experiences. I also think this is a pretty unique flavor combination for a beet dish, which makes it seem kind of special and holiday-ish. The roasted beets smelled amazing, and I think the rosemary flavor would nicely complement other Thanksgiving dishes. If you are a member of a beet loving family, this may be for you!
http://yellowfishblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/beet-bonanza.html

Cherry Walnut Spinach

Originally I served this with Israeli couscous, but I think on its own it would make a nice side dish. The cherries make it seem festive, but it's not actually that much work (which is the balance you're trying to strike, really).
http://yellowfishblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/cherry-walnut-spinach-with-israeli.html

Sautéed Walnut Brussel Sprouts

This is a good dish for a holiday meal, because it doesn't use valuable oven space, and can be cooked really quickly right before everything is served. Now, your childhood self might be revolting at the thought of brussel sprouts, but really, I promise, these are delicious.

http://yellowfishblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/super-easy-walnut-brussel-sprouts.html

Thanksgiving: The Soup Course

Historically, I have been a little delinquent about getting things out in time for the actual holidays (you know, before the holidays actually occur and it's way too late for anything to be of any use). But, this year things are going to change... I'm going to post a series of recipes, old and new, that might be appropriate for inclusion in your Thanksgiving feast! These first two suggestions are two oldies but goodies.

Butternut Squash Soup

This is pretty delicious, not particularly difficult, and very seasonal.
http://yellowfishblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/comfort-food-squash-soup.html


10 Minute Pumpkin Soup

This is the fastest easiest soup ever. It's also light, so if you have a small cup of it, your stuffing eating potential will not be hampered in any way.
http://yellowfishblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/ten-minute-pumpkin-soup.html


As a side note, both of these soups are vegan, so if you have some vegetarian/vegan folks and are worried about having things that they'll be able to eat, these are definitely something that everyone can enjoy.