Great Thanksgiving Recipes!

So, we all know that everyone will be rushing around looking for items at the grocery store and preparing their Thanksgiving meals this week. So, I figured I'd put some really good-looking dish ideas here for anyone that might be interested. They sure look good! (Too bad I can't cook! :( )

Now, I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes unless my mom makes them... but this recipe really sounds (and looks) tempting... compliments of Betty Crocker:

Cranberry Streusel Sweet Potatoes

Dotted with crimson cranberries, the streusel topping adds a crunchy touch to mashed sweet potatoes. All the sweetness comes from either the potatoes or cranberries, because no sugar is added.

Prep time: 15 mins.
Start to Finish: 1 hr 15 mins.
Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients:
6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs (1 slice)
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1. Place sweet potatoes in 3-quart saucepan; add enough water to cover. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; drain. Shake potatoes in saucepan over low heat to dry.

2. Heat oven to 350°F. Mash potatoes with 2 tablespoons butter and the salt until no lumps remain. Spoon into ungreased 1-quart casserole. Mix remaining ingredients; sprinkle over potatoes.

3. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until heated through and streusel mixture is golden brown.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 265 (Calories from Fat 100); Total Fat 11g (Saturated Fat 5g); Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 290mg; Total Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 5g); Protein 3g
Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 100%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 4%; Iron 4%
Exchanges: 1 Starch; 2 Fruit; 1-1/2 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Source: Betty Crocker


Pomegranate and Poppy Seed Salad

Crisp, green romaine is the perfect base for this salad of red onion, pomegranate seeds and a creamy dressing.

Prep Time: 10 mins.
Start to Finish: 10 mins.
Makes: 12 servings

Ingredients:

Salad:
2 heads of romaine, torn into bite-size pieces
1 medium red onion, sliced
2 cups pomegranate seeds

Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons poppy seeds

1. In large bowl, mix all salad ingredients.
2. In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 210 (Calories from Fat 135); Total Fat 15g (Saturated Fat 2g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 115mg; Total Carbohydrate 18g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 2g
Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 26%; Vitamin C 28%; Calcium 4%; Iron 4%
Exchanges: 1 Fruit; 1 Vegetable; 3 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Source: Betty Crocker