Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving is all about tradition. The family coming together and having, usually, the same menu year after year - and enjoying it. This year, keep that in mind. You don't have to get fancy or overly creative with this meal, keep it simple so that you can enjoy the time together with your family and friends. This is not the time to try something new - stick with the tried and true recipes of years gone by. Your grandmother's pumpkin pie, and your aunt's green bean casserole, etc.

Here are some more of our favorites, and you'll find lots more recipes at FoodNetwork.com, Epicurious.com, and FreeOnlineRecipes.net - some of my favorite places to find the best recipes.

Easy Gravy

Pan drippings from the turkey
Flour
Turkey or chicken stock or broth

Preparation:

Pour the turkey pan drippings into a 2 cup measuring cup and skim the fat off. Put about 1/4 cup of the fat into a saucepan and stir in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour. Cook briefly, do not let it burn. Add enough turkey or chicken broth to the drippings to make 2 cups of liquid. Pour the 2 cups of liquid into the flour/fat mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbling. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring. Add salt and pepper to taste.

This recipe makes about 2 cups of gravy.


Whole Cranberry Sauce

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 12-ounce package Fresh or Frozen Cranberries, rinsed and drained

DIRECTIONS:

Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil; add cranberries, return to boil. Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover and cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate until serving time.

Makes 2 1/4 cups.


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