What would Thanksgiving be without cranberries?
I love cranberry sauce, but the very best is with whole berries.
I’ve posted about this sauce in the past, and given you the recipe here:
Best Ever Cranberry Sauce
I made it again (for maybe the 10th year in a row?) last week; froze three nice containers of it; and can’t wait to dig in on Thursday!
Another wonderful way to use cranberries is this
“Must Make” Cake
This recipe is from Ina Garten. It’s very very easy to make, looks beautiful, and guaranteed to please. I am not a pie person, so am considering this on Thanksgiving (family is telling me no…must have pie!)
But guess what? Thanksgiving Day, this year, happens to also be my Birthday!! So I get to choose, right?
One last recipe from THE CLEVER CARROT
“Stuffed Endives with Cranberries & Roquefort”
Just how beautiful is this appetizer? Nothing too heavy before a big Thanksgiving dinner, but so pretty, and healthy and easy to make ahead of time.
If you don’t know Emilie at The Clever Carrot, do take a look at her posts, her recipes and her photography. It’s definitely a blog worth following!
So there you have it: a few ideas for your last minute shopping and eating pleasure.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
So many good ideas! I will definitely try your “best ever” sauce. Hope you have an especially happy day on Thursday. Next year my birthday is on Easter. Isn’t that funny?
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A birthday on Easter! Oh how nice. When I was little I longed for a birthday in warm weather (my sister’s is in May) and not cold, gray November. I might actually make a coconut cake; we will see! Happy Thanksgiving.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!SO MANY NOVEMBER BABIES!!!
I WILL TRY YOUR CRANBERRY RECIPE!OFF TO THE STORE SOON HAVE LIST IN HAND!
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Let me know if you like it! And have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
The appetizer looks wonderful!! Did not know that endive had red leaves but it makes a beautiful and decorative dish. BTW- Have a happy birthday .
No, I had never seen the red leaves before. Maybe it’s a New York thing??? Thanks, Martha!
Cranberry sauce recipe looks great. Where do you find cherry or black cherry cider? How many will this recipe serve? Thanks.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and birthday!
Jo
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Jo: For the record here, it makes lots. 3 cups? I buy black or tart cherry juice at almost any grocery store. Talk soon!
Happiest of birthdays to you, Libby, and a very happy Thanksgiving too!
Whoa…great ideas here! I especially like the last appetizer.
Mary Ann: Yes, I’m going to try that one on Thursday! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
You always find the best recipes, and that cake graces our family’s table often. I made it for an event not long ago and it received rave reviews. Can’t go wrong with Ina…Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Happy, Happy Birthday.
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