Fresh & Tasty: Thanksgiving

Everyone wants Thanksgiving to be special, but not everyone has a large crowd to cele­brate with. This menu of dishes works perfectly for smaller groups. It has all the elements of a larger feast but still allows for trad­ition­al leftovers such as hot turkey sand­wiches and turkey pot pie.

Roasted Butternut Squash, Tomatoes and Baby-Spinach Salad

Start off your Thanksgiving feast with this refreshing salad topped with a delicious balsamic oil dressing. Delicious and easy to make.

Roasted Squash and Garlic Soup With Beet Splash

The savoury taste of roasted squash and garlic come together to make this mouth-watering soup.

Warm up to this wonderful recipe tonight!

Roast Turkey Breast With Cremini-Mushroom Stuffing

Instead of spending time preparing a whole turkey with all the trimmings, whip up the amin course with only the turkey breast and succulent mushroom stuffing. Try out this timesaver for your get-together.

Mixed-Up Mash

A twist on the classic side dish, this mashed potato recipe is made with sweet potatoes and other root vegetables. Give it a try.

Roasted Root Vegetables With Maple Balsamic Dressing

This lovely medley of colourful roasted vegetables is the perfect compliment to your Thanksgiving dinner. Find out how to put together this wonderful side dish.

Double Potato Gratin

This version of potato gratin isn't heavy on creams and butter, but is still delicious and very elegant-looking. Find out how to make this wonderful dish.

Homestyle Tarte Tatin

Finish off your dinner with a helping of upside down apple pie. Served alone or with a side of vanilla ice cream, this dessert will have your guest asking for more. Indulge yourself!

Turkey and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Take the guess work out of making a meal with only leftovers! Throw them all together and make this hearty sheperd's pie. Here's how to put it all together.

Bonnie Stern has been teaching people to have fun in the kitchen, to eat more healthfully and to nourish their families since she started her cooking school in 1973.

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