Thanksgiving Ideas ???
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Thanksgiving Ideas ???
| Fri, 10-15-2004 - 10:06am |
I am trying to get my MENU ready for the Thanksgiving Dinner that I will be having at my house. Though some of the relatives will bring some items, I want to make sure I can enjoy some of the goods myself. I do have some dibetics (sp?) in the family so I am careful with that end of things. Searching the site, I have found some ideas, http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-fbsouthbeach&msg=1539.24
However, I am looking for a 'stuffing'-- i thought maybe some Wasa crackers processed... ??? any ideas????
However, I am looking for a 'stuffing'-- i thought maybe some Wasa crackers processed... ??? any ideas????
Thanks!!
Chera

Here is what I have been thinking about..
Rotisserie turkey. We are in CA so using BBQ is easy.
Baked sweet potatos or some sort. Maybe with chipotle - I love the combo.
South beach mashed califlower
Sauted green beans
Stuffing made with rye bread or wheat bread
Dessert-
pumpkin ricotta "cheesecake" on nut crust - I am going to experiment to come up with a recipe.
Apple cobbler made with oats and wheat flour
I have to see how many are coming to decide if I need both or just one.
A little red wine, and it is a feast!
:-)
Lisa (178/146)
I like that crushed pecan crust... its great with the 'cheesecake' filling!!
Thanks
Chera
Use chicken stock instead of a lot of butter to keep the moisture up.
It should work. Maybe try out a batch before the big day.
Can we post recipes from a magazine here and not be in copyright violation?
Kathy
2 1/2 lbs Sweet potatoes(3 medium), peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
2 large eggs
1 TBS canola oil
1 TBS honey
1/2 cup 1% milk
2 tsp freshly grated orange zest (I left this out)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
Topping
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour or oat bran flour(I prefer this as not as strong tasting)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar (I did 1/6 cup brown sugar and 1 1/4tsp brown sugar substitute)
4 tsp Orange juice concentrate(I left this out)
1 TBS canola oil
1 TBS butter, melted (I used trans fat free margarine)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1. Cook sweet potatoes in lightly salted water until tender. Drain and mash.
2. Preheat oven to 350. Coat 8 in. square or 2 qt. baking dish with cooking spray,
3. Whisk eggs, oil and honey in a med. bowl. Add mashed sweet potatoes and mix well. Stir in milk, zest, vanilla and salt. Spread in baking dish.
4. Topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, oj concentrate, oil & butter in a bowl. Blend with a fork or fingers until crumbly. Stir in pecans and sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
5. Bake until heated through and top is lightly browned. 35-45 minutes.
Steps 1-4 can be done up to two days in advanced.
10 1/2 cup servings.
Nutrition Per serving if prepared per magazine:
223 calories, 10g fat(2g Sat, 5g Mono); 46mg cholesterol; 31g carbohydrate; 4g protein; 4g fiber.
*Jamieson, Patsy. Eating Well. Fall 2004. Page 24.
While not something to be added to your weekly diet, it makes a delicous treat without all the guilt of an original sweet potato casserole.
Kathy
You ladies might not like my answer, but I fully intend to eat REAL stuffing on THanksgiving.
Susan :)