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Smoked Salmon Rolls

Delicious, colorful and versatile, smoked salmon can make it easy to elevate your New Year’s Eve menu. Whether you are hosting family or a small group of friends, you can feel good about serving sustainable smoked salmon to your guests. Highlight smoked salmon at socially distanced gatherings with these recipes and tips from chef Nora Pouillon, a James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner, and her daughter, Blue Circle Foods product director Nina Damato.

Smoked Salmon Rolls with Cream Cheese and Caper Filling

Smoked Salmon Rolls

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 ounces smoked salmon
  • olive oil
  • 6 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons small capers drained, plus additional for serving, divided (optional)
  • 1/2 medium red onion finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Layer smoked salmon slices on lightly oiled aluminum foil, overlapping slightly. Mix cream cheese with capers, onion and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place thick line of cream cheese mixture along long side of salmon. Roll up salmon carefully with help of aluminum foil, similar to sushi roll. Chill in refrigerator 2-3 hours or overnight to firm up roll. To serve, use sharp knife to slice salmon roll into 1/2-inch long pieces. Place rolls on serving plate and garnish with additional capers, if desired.

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Boats

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Boats

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 English cucumber about 1 1/2 inches thick and 10 inches long
  • 1 medium tomato seeded and cut into tiny pieces
  • 1/4 cup scallions finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dill sprigs finely chopped, plus additional for serving (optional), divided
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 ounces Blue Circle Smoked Salmon chopped or pulsed
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Slice cucumber in half lengthwise and use spoon to scoop out seeds. If cucumber skin is too thick, peel before slicing, Gently mix tomato, scallions, 1 tablespoon dill, lemon juice and smoked salmon until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Fill cucumber halves with smoked salmon mixture. Slice cucumber boats into 1/2-3/4-inch pieces crosswise. To serve, place pieces on platter and garnish with additional dill, if desired.

To access more recipes and tips, visit bluecirclefoods.com.

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Cherry Almond Rugelach

By Heidi Sutton

No celebration of the Festival of Lights would be complete without Hanukkah desserts to close out  each evening. 

Cherry Almond Rugelach

Recipe by Marcia Stanley

YIELD: Makes 36 pieces

INGREDIENTS: 

1 cup butter, softened

1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 cups all-purpose flour

2/3 cup dried tart cherries

1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted, chopped

3-4 tablespoons milk (skim, 2% or whole)

granulated sugar

DIRECTIONS:

For cookie dough, in large mixer bowl beat butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, almond extract and salt on medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour. Beat until dough forms. Divide into thirds. Shape each piece into a 1-inch-thick disk. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour. 

Meanwhile, for filling, in food processor place cherries, brown sugar and nutmeg. Cover and pulse until cherries are coarsely chopped. Stir in almonds.

Preheat oven to 350°F. On floured surface roll each disk into about a 13-inch circle. Center a 12-inch round bowl, plate or pan on dough circles. Trim around edges to create 12-inch-diameter circles. Discard scraps. Brush circles with milk. Sprinkle a third of the filling on each circle. Lightly press into dough. 

Cut each circle into 12 wedge-shaped pieces. Beginning at wide end, roll up each wedge. Place, point side down, 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush tops with additional milk and sprinkle with sugar (if desired). Bake for 18 to 21 minutes or until brown. Transfer to wire rack and cool before serving.

Hanukkah Apple Cake

Recipe by Marcia Stanley

Hanukkah Apple Cake

YIELD: Serves 12

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 2/3 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 large apples, cored, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat 9-inch round springform pan with nonstick cooking spray. In medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, the 2 teaspoons cinnamon and salt. Set aside. 

In large mixer bowl beat cream cheese and butter on medium speed of an electric until combined. Add the 1 2/3 cups sugar. Beat until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until combined. Add flour mixture to beaten mixture. Beat on low speed until just combined. Fold in apples and pecans. Spread in prepared pan. Stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle over the top of the cake. 

Bake for 1 hour and 10  minutes or until wooden skewer inserted near center comes out clean.

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By Heidi Sutton

Put a smile on everyone’s faces with these layered cheesecake and fudgy brownie bakes. Get creative with green and white frosting and festive sprinkles — a fun spin on brownies for the holidays and perfect with a glass of milk!

Christmas Tree Cheesecake Brownies

Christmas Tree Cheesecake Brownies

Recipe by Jenn Fillenworth 

YIELD: Makes 16 servings

INGREDIENTS: 

For the Cheesecake batter

8 ounces low-fat cream cheese at room temperature

1/3 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

For the Brownie batter

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup milk

2 eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For decorating

green and white melting chocolate

assorted sprinkles

candy canes

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick baking spray and set aside.

For the cheesecake batter, place the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar and beat well. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour and beat the mixture until blended.

For the brownie batter, add flour, cocoa and salt to a medium bowl and whisk until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, milk, eggs and vanilla until well combined. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until blended. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan evenly.

Carefully pour the cheesecake batter over the top, spreading it evenly. Carefully swirl the layers together using the tip of a knife.

Bake for 30 minutes, until the brownies are set. Cool the brownies completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into triangle pieces.

Decorate trees by placing green and white melted chocolate into a piping bag. Top with assorted sprinkles. Place a 3-inch piece of candy cane in the bottom of the brownie for the stump.

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One Pan Japanese Salmon

By Heidi Sutton

Whether you’re celebrating a weekend meal or simply looking for a way to eat healthier, seafood night can make dinnertime a special treat. Next time you plan to make fish the focus of your menu, try one of these delicious recipes featuring the best fish in the sea.

Grilled Salmon with Spiced Almonds

Recipe courtesy of Fisher Nuts

Grilled Salmon with Spiced Almonds

YIELD: Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS: 

1 cup Greek yogurt

2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon paprika

kosher salt

1 small cucumber seeded and small diced

1/2 cup almonds

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon curry powder

1/8 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

6 salmon fillets 6-ounces each

kosher salt and black pepper

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 large lime

DIRECTIONS:

To make yogurt sauce, whisk yogurt, red wine vinegar, dill, mint, cumin and paprika in medium bowl with a pinch of salt. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Stir in cucumber. Set aside.

Heat oven to 350° F. Heat grill to medium. In small bowl, toss almonds with olive oil, curry powder, paprika, cumin and a pinch of salt. Spread almonds on baking sheet and toast until golden brown, about 5-8 minutes.

Arrange salmon fillets on baking sheet. Season fish on both sides with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil. Place salmon on grill and allow to cook until fillets start to lightly char, 5-8 minutes. If desired, grill limes as well. Use metal spatula to gently flip salmon. For medium well or well done, cook a few minutes longer.

To serve, remove fish from grill and transfer to serving platter. Sprinkle fish with a squeeze of lime juice and curried almonds. Serve yogurt sauce on the side.

One-Pan Japanese Salmon

Recipe courtesy of Family Features

One Pan Japanese Salmon

YIELD: Makes 2 servings

INGREDIENTS: 

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1/4 cup tamarind sauce

1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1 tablespoon honey

1 sweet potato cut into rounds

2 tablespoons coconut oil divided

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

sea salt

8 spears broccolini

2 salmon fillets 4 ounces each

brown rice for serving

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400 F. Line tray with baking paper. To make marinade: In bowl, whisk sesame oil, tamarind sauce, Dijon mustard, sesame seeds and honey until combined. Place sweet potato on baking tray and drizzle with 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sea salt. Roast 25 minutes. Remove tray from oven and add broccolini. Drizzle with remaining coconut oil and sea salt. Place salmon fillets in middle of tray and drizzle with marinade. Bake 12-15 minutes. Serve with brown rice.

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Baked Ham with Pomegranate Glaze

Are you planning your menu for an upcoming holiday dinner? There are so many recipes to choose from when deciding on the main dish, sides and desserts.

This year, make your holiday dinner pop by adding pomegranates to your holiday menu. These ruby-like seeds are eye-catching and add a juicy sweetness to any dish.

Why pomegranates?

California-grown pomegranates are harvested from October to January. The season may be short, but it’s oh-so-sweet, just like the fruit. Because the pomegranate season is perfectly aligned with the holidays, there’s no shortage of festive ideas to make snack time and recipes pop with color, flavor and nutrition.

Best of all? Pomegranates are high in vitamin C and potassium, a great source of fiber and low in calories. If you have wellness goals this holiday season, eating pomegranates can help! Pomegranates are chock full of vitamin C, polyphenols, potassium and other necessary nutrients.

How to incorporate pomegranates into holiday meals

So, how can you incorporate pomegranates into your holiday meals? The possibilities are practically endless.

“From a gorgeous cheese platter to a holiday ham, the pomegranate’s bright, juicy, red arils elevate any dish. Not to mention, they make a fabulous centerpiece!” said Tara “Teaspoon” Bench. Tara served as the former food editor of Martha Stewart Living, and knows a thing or two about creating show-stopping holiday meals.

To celebrate the season, Bench has partnered with the Pomegranate Council to help you create a holiday dish that will have your friends and family asking for seconds. Check out her recipe for baked ham with pomegranate glaze that features these stunning ruby red fruits.

Baked Ham with Pomegranate Glaze

Garnish your holiday ham with a burst of freshness using vibrant pomegranate arils! Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s or Sunday dinner, this ham is sure to impress with a sweet pomegranate glaze.

Yield: 12-16 servings

Ingredients:

1 (7-pound) bone-in, spiral-cut smoked ham

1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

2 cups 100% pomegranate juice (divided)

2/3 cup light brown sugar

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1 cup pomegranate arils

Herbs for garnish (if desired)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Place ham in a large roasting pan and pour in chicken broth along with 1/2 cup of pomegranate juice.

2. In a medium saucepan, bring remaining 1 1/2 cups of pomegranate juice, brown sugar and lemon juice to boil over medium-high heat. Lower heat and let mixture simmer until it slightly thickens, about 10 minutes.

3. Stir in mustard and ginger and continue simmering until sauce reduces to about 1 cup, approximately 5 more minutes.

4. Pour half of glaze over ham, cover with foil and roast for 1 1/2 hours, basting occasionally. Internal temperature should reach 125°F in thickest part of ham.

5. Remove foil, brush ham with remaining glaze and roast uncovered for another 30 minutes until top is lightly caramelized.

6. Transfer ham to cutting board and carve it off the bone. Arrange slices on a platter, garnish with fresh herbs and sprinkle with pomegranate arils.

7. If desired, pour pan juices into a bowl to serve alongside ham. Leftover ham can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Want to know more about pomegranates and how to incorporate them into your holiday meals? Visit www.Pomegranates.org or www.TaraTeaspoon.com. (BrandPoint)

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Leftover Holiday Biscuit Pot Pie

By Heidi Sutton

Once your holiday feast comes to pass, you’re almost certain to find your refrigerator stuffed with leftovers. However, that doesn’t mean you want to eat the same meal again and again in the days that follow. 

Gone are the days of simply reheating turkey and stuffing or making a turkey sandwich. Instead, reinvent your holiday extras through fresh takes on classic dishes like this comforting Leftover Holiday Biscuit Pot Pie.

Leftover Holiday Biscuit Pot Pie

Recipe courtesy of Culinary.net

Leftover Holiday Biscuit Pot Pie

YIELD: Makes 8 servings

INGREDIENTS: 

Biscuits:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 1/2 teaspoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1/2 cup cold unsalted butter

2/3 cup buttermilk

1 tablespoon butter melted

Turkey Pot Pie Filling:

1/2 cup turkey fat

1 1/2 cups diced onion

1 1/2 cups diced carrots

1 1/2 cups diced celery

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon chopped thyme

1 tablespoon diamond crystal coarse salt

1 tablespoon coarse black pepper

1 cup all-purpose flour divided

8 cups cold turkey stock

6 cups leftover cooked turkey chopped

DIRECTIONS:

To make biscuits: In mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cream of tartar. Grate butter and mix with dry ingredients. Carefully add buttermilk and mix until incorporated. Fold over 5-6 times, roll out and cut into 10-12 rounds. Place cut biscuits on floured surface. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

To make turkey pot pie filling: Preheat oven to 375 F. Heat large pot over high heat and add turkey fat. Add onions, carrots, celery, bay leaf, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; gently sweat. Add 1/2 cup flour and cook 2-3 minutes. Add turkey stock 2 cups at a time, allowing to thicken before adding more. In bowl, mix remaining flour with turkey. Add turkey pot, bring to simmer until thickened. 

Add pot pie filling to casserole dish and gently place biscuits closely together on top. Brush biscuits with melted butter and bake 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool 10-15 minutes before serving.

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Pumpkin Pie

By Heidi Sutton

Continuing the theme of classic holiday pies from last week, no Thanksgiving would be complete without pumpkin pie or its close cousin, sweet potato pie. Can’t decide? Whip up both and watch them be devoured. Happy holidays!

Pumpkin Pie

Recipe courtesy of Libby’s

Pumpkin Pie

YIELD: Makes 8 servings

INGREDIENTS: 

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

2 large eggs

1 can 15 ounces Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin

1 can 12 fluid ounces Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk

1 unbaked 9-inch 4-cup volume deep-dish pie shell

Whipped cream

DIRECTIONS:

Mix sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl; stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Pour into pie shell. Bake in preheated 425°F oven 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F; bake 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Top with whipped cream before serving.

Sweet Potato Pie

Recipe courtesy of Eagle Brand

Sweet Potato Pie

YIELD: Makes 8 servings

INGREDIENTS: 

1 pound sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled

1/4 cup butter

1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat sweet potatoes and butter in large bowl until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, orange peel, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and eggs; mix well. Pour into crust. Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Top with mini marshmallows or whipped cream before serving.

See more Thanksgiving-related articles and recipes online at tbrnewsmedia.com including healthy holiday recipe swaps, turkey cooking tips, and holiday side dishes. 

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By Heidi Sutton

Sweet potatoes may be stars; cornbread dressing a contender. Dinner rolls are divine and green bean casserole a go-to. But Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without turkey.

Even in households that don’t eat meat, plant-based turkey alternatives find their way onto the dinner table in a nod to Thanksgiving tradition. Given the emphasis placed on the main course each Thanksgiving, cooking a turkey can be intimidating. These turkey-cooking tips can calm anyone’s nerves and result in a mouth-watering main course.

Allow ample time for thawing. Some people may not be able to buy a fresh turkey, and millions of individuals purchase frozen turkeys each year. The Food Network says it can take 24 hours per every five pounds to thaw a turkey. Therefore, if you have a 15-pounder, allow for three days for thawing. Always thaw a turkey in a refrigerator.

Get the right size bird. The general rule of thumb is 1 pound (uncooked) to 1 1⁄2 pounds of turkey per person if you’re buying a whole turkey. Rather than purchasing the largest turkey you can find for a large crowd, consider two smaller turkeys or one turkey and one breast to make cooking more even. Smaller birds are more tender as well.

Adjust the temperature. The food and cooking resource The Kitchn advises preheating an oven to 450 F, then dropping the temperature to 350 F after putting the turkey into the oven. Cook, on average, 13 minutes per each pound of turkey. The turkey is done when it registers a minimum temperature of 165 F in the thickest part of the thigh.

To brine or not to brine? Many food fanatics swear by brining turkey to achieve more moist and flavorful meat. However, a wet brine may not lead to the crispiest skin possible. 

Good Housekeeping suggests trying a dry brine instead. This involves rubbing salt all over the raw turkey, placing the bird into a large plastic bag, and refrigerating overnight or up to two days before cooking; otherwise, purchase a kosher turkey, which already has been salted from the inside out.

Avoid stuffing the bird. Rather than stuffing the turkey and cooking everything en masse, prepare the stuffing mixture separate from the turkey. This reduces the risk of contamination from the turkey’s raw juices and helps to achieve a crispy coating on the stuffing guests will enjoy. 

Make an aromatic roasting rack. Turkeys typically are placed on a metal rack for cooking so the juices do not cause the turkey to stick to the pan. However, you also can cut onions and lay them with a bed of whole celery stalks and carrots to elevate the roast. This creates extra flavor in the bird and the vegetables also can be served or mixed into the stuffing.

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Hearty, filling, festive recipes to complement your main course

Don’t let turkey and ham have all the fun this holiday season. After all, you know your guests are likely to have plates piled high with all their favorite festive side dishes.

These hearty solutions are inspired by harvest season, offering comforting taste and mouthwatering flavors to make your holiday meal truly memorable. There’s nothing wrong with the classics – mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and the like – but these recipes from “Cookin’ Savvy” can give your gathering a special seasonal spin.

Discover more holiday recipes by visiting Culinary.net.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow Sauce
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”

YIELD: Serves 6 to 8

INGREDIENTS: 

1/4 cup avocado oil
1/2 stick butter, melted
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3 pounds sweet potatoes, sliced in circles

Marshmallow Sauce:
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups mini marshmallows, plus additional for garnish, divided
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

DIRECTIONS: 

Heat oven to 400 F. In bowl, mix oil, melted butter, garlic powder and onion powder. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Add sweet potatoes and coat well. In baking dish, line sweet potatoes around pan in circle. Drizzle with leftover oil mixture. Bake 40 minutes. To make marshmallow sauce: In skillet, melt butter and 2 cups mini marshmallows. Remove from heat and whisk in cream. Place in bowl and add additional mini marshmallows for garnish. Place sweet potatoes on serving platter in same lined up fashion as they were in baking dish. Serve with marshmallow sauce.

Sprouts and Squash Roast
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”

YIELD: Serves 6 to 8

INGREDIENTS: 

1/4 cup avocado oil
1/2 stick butter, melted
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon thyme
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 package (12 ounces) frozen Brussels sprouts
1 package (10 ounces) frozen butternut squash
1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces
1 cup pecans
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup cranberries

DIRECTIONS: 

Heat oven to 400 F. In bowl, mix oil, melted butter, Parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder and thyme. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Cut Brussels sprouts in half, if desired. Add brussels sprouts and butternut squash to oil mixture and coat well. Place on lined cookie sheet and bake 20 minutes. In large bowl, mix bacon pieces, pecans, pumpkin seeds, cranberries and roasted sprouts and squash. Mix well and place in serving bowl.

Herbed Wild Rice and Apples
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”

YIELD: Serves 6 to 8

INGREDIENTS: 

4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 apple, chopped
2 packages (8 ounces each) long-grain wild rice
2/3 cup apple juice
1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces
1 tablespoon rosemary
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2/3 cup pecans
2/3 cup cranberries
garlic and herb cheese spread, for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

In skillet over medium heat, saute butter, onion and apple pieces. When apples soften, add rice, apple juice, bacon pieces and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook about 10 minutes. In large bowl, mix pecans, cranberries and rice mixture. Place in serving dish and crumble herbed cheese on top, if desired.

Source: Culinary.net

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Apple Pie

By Heidi Sutton

On Thanksgiving, after the turkey and gravy and an assortment of sides have been cleaned off the plate, there’s always room for dessert. Here are two classic pie recipes that everyone one will gobble over.

Apple Pie

Recipe courtesy of Family Features

Apple Pie

YIELD: Makes 8 servings

INGREDIENTS: 

2 refrigerated pie crusts

1 large egg, beaten

6 to 7 cups apples, peeled and sliced, about 2 pounds

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1⁄2 up granulated sugar

3 tablespoons flour

1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 425 F. Peel apples and cut in quarters. Remove the core and slice apples into 1⁄4-inch to 1⁄8-inch thick. In a large bowl, combine apples, lemon juice, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss well to combine and set aside. Roll half of the dough into a 12-inch circle. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pastry dough. Fill with apple filling.

Roll the remaining crust and gently place it over the apple mixture. Seal the edges by gently pinching the top and bottom crusts together. You can fold or decorate the edges by crimping or pressing with a fork. Remove any excess dough. Beat the egg and 2 teaspoons of water or milk. Cut 4 to 5 slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Brush with egg mixture and sprinkle with sugar (optional).

Bake at 425 F for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 375 F, and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes or until the crust is golden and the apples are tender.

Pecan Pie

Recipe courtesy of Lines+Angles

Pecan Pie

YIELD: Makes 8 servings

INGREDIENTS:

1 9-inch unbaked frozen deep dish pie shell, thawed 

11⁄2  cups pecans, coarsely chopped

3 eggs, lightly beaten

1 cup light corn syrup

1⁄2 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon molasses

2 tablespoons butter, melted

2 tablespoons flour

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spread pecans along the bottom of the prepared pie shell. In a large bowl, mix the remaining ingredients and pour over pecans. The pecans will rise to the surface of the pie. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes until the filling has set. Pie is done when the center reaches 200 F. Pie center when lightly tapped should spring back. Remove pie from oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving.

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