Anonymous wrote:http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/seasonalcooking/farmtotable/visual-guide-winter-squash/recipes/food/views/Whipped-Sweet-Potatoes-with-Brown-Sugar-Pecan-Topping-4668

Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Topping -
I'll be making this every Thanksgiving Day for the rest of my life.

Np -- looks great! I think I will make it this year! Thanks!

http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/seasonalcooking/farmtotable/visual-guide-winter-squash/recipes/food/views/Whipped-Sweet-Potatoes-with-Brown-Sugar-Pecan-Topping-4668

Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Topping -
I'll be making this every Thanksgiving Day for the rest of my life.

I love Ina Garten's Spinach Gratin--the recipe can be easily searched on the Food Network site. That stuff is freaking delicious!

This is how I make cranberry sauce:

First, drain a small can of crushed pineapple and save the juice.

Cook a bag of cranberries according to the package directions, only sub out the reserved pineapple juice for the same amount of water. I also usually cut the sugar in half; it's plenty sweet without.

When the cranberries have all "popped" and are cooked, I add in the crushed pineapple, a couple of containers of raspberries, and some crushed walnuts or pecans. Then I mash it all together with a potato masher.

Let it cook for a while longer until it thickens. Chill overnight.

Cape Cod Chopped Salad--Ina Garten

Ingredients
8 ounces thick-cut bacon, such as Niman Ranch
8 ounces baby arugula
1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
1/2 cup toasted walnut halves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
6 ounces blue cheese, such as Roquefort, crumbled

For the dressing:
3 tablespoons good apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup good olive oil

Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Place a baking rack on a sheet pan and lay the bacon slices on the rack. Roast the bacon for about 20 minutes, until nicely browned. Allow to cool.

In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, apple, walnuts, cranberries, and blue cheese.

For the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, mustard, maple syrup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.

Chop the bacon in large pieces and add it to the salad. Toss the salad with just enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss well. Serve immediately.

17:31 that sounds very similar to the recipe Stephanie Klein gives on her website.

Mine is mashed potatoes with lumps, and tiny bits of crispy bacon. I won't waste space writing out how to make it - it's exactly like you think.

Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

5 sweet potatoes, sliced
1/4 cup reduced fat margarine
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover.

3. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

4. Remove from heat, drain, and mash.

5. Place mashed sweet potatoes in large bowl, and use an electric mixer to blend with the margarine, brown sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon.

6. Spread evenly into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with miniature marshmallows.

7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through, and marshmallows are puffed and golden brown.

Cornbread Casserole

Delicious! Make a smaller portion and add jalapenos to it for the more adventurous eaters!

Ingredients
1 (15 1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14 3/4-ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (8-ounce) package corn muffin mix (recommended: Jiffy)
1 cup sour cream
1/2 stick butter, melted
1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, stir together the 2 cans of corn, corn muffin mix, sour cream, and melted butter. Pour into a greased 9 by 13-inch casserole dish. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and top with Cheddar. Return to oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Let stand for at least 5 minutes and then serve warm.

If you have a favorite side dish that you cook and bring to your annual family's Thanksgiving dinner, could you share it here and include the recipe?

P.S. I hope this doesn't get moved to the cooking forum; there is a lot more traffic here!