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For a few years now I've wanted to try to marry the traditional Southern Indian food my husband grew up enjoying with Thanksgiving as I know it (Southern girl with a love of spice and heat). So this year I did a trial run of a tandoori-style turkey made in the oven.
The past month, I've been giving you Thanksgiving tips, healthy recipes, and calorie breakdowns to help you avoid weight gain during this food-laden holiday. I know many of you appreciate the extra help, but some of you may have the attitude that it's a once a year dinner, and you should enjoy yourself. So where do you stand on indulging for T-day?
Hopefully, all of the hype surrounding Thanksgiving has got you pretty excited about the biggest food holiday of the year. Still looking for that clutch dessert or impeccable side to help you stand out at the dinner table? Then cease to look further, because I've compiled 10 entrées, sides, desserts, and condiments that you absolutely cannot live without this turkey day.
When my sister moved to Georgia a few years ago, I had the chance to spend Thanksgiving with her. Amongst all the dishes on the table was a Southern staple that I thought about for months after coming home — brown sugar and maple glazed carrots. I wanted to make this dish at my own Thanksgiving dinner this year, but was shocked to find out how much sugar and butter the recipe calls for.
Thanksgiving is almost here, and it might just be my favorite holiday. Every year my family gets together for a big party at my aunt's house. I always look forward to the classic food like turkey and mashed potatoes, but I also love the dishes specific to my family, like my mom's spicy jalapeno cranberry sauce or the creamed onions made according to my grandma's recipe.
Thanksgiving is two days away, and if you've all of a sudden realized that you're in charge of planning, cooking, and hosting a dinner, don't freak out. I've got your back — and an incredibly easy menu that can be put together in just about two hours. For the appetizers, take some help from the store.