A Small Holiday Gathering
Planning an intimate affair this Thanksgiving? This menu includes impressive dishes like Stuffed Cranberry Breast and Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes scaled down for a few close friends and family members.
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Stuffed Turkey Breast
We wanted a stuffed turkey breast that looks good, tastes good, and doesn't dry out in the oven.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
This satisfying soup made with sweet, caramelized roasted butternut squash is finished on the stovetop, but the flavor is built in the oven.
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Cranberry Vinaigrette
How do you best use the bright, tart flavor of cranberries?
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Nutty Green Beans
Green beans again? Red onions, walnuts, and a hot vinaigrette are an easy way to improve this tired side dish.
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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Too many recipes are buttermilk in name only. We wanted to actually taste the stuff.
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Cranberry-Apple Crisp
Although it's hard to imagine that apple crisp needs much improvement, we liked the tartness and texture cranberries added to one of our favorite standard desserts.
