There are some key elements for Thanksgiving in my family: turkey, stuffing, gravy, and PIE. The menu planner in me is always determined to make sides that people just can’t resist. Here are some of my multi-season winners and links to recipes on other sites that sound wonderful.
This rich and spicy relish is simply wonderful and it goes together so quickly that there is no reason to ever buy cranberry sauce again. The hearty sweet and savory flavors of this relish make it perfect with poultry or pork any time of the year, not just for Thanksgiving. Some traditionalists may object, but my customers love it with the unusual zing of the kumquats and ginger.
I worked on chocolate bread pudding recipes for years before finally getting what I envisioned—this recipe. It’s crunchy-chewy on top with a molten chocolate texture underneath. Deelish!
A lemon tart appears on nearly everyone’s list of top 10 desserts. This recipe combines lemon with white chcoclate for an elegant presentation. The simple coconut-gingersnap crust, quick and forgiving, is a great addition to your dessert repertoire. It can be used to enhance any simple fruit tart, cheesecake, mousse pie, or ice-cream pie.
This is the best orange tart ever. Ginger and a whisper of coconut add complex flavors that have my guests sighing with pleasure. It’s beautiful all on its own or garnished with fresh berries or whipped cream. The quick-and-easy crust works beautifully for cheesecake and fresh fruit tarts.
