Chiles and allspice give a punch of flavor to this creamy, spicy pumpkin bisque. The soup gets a jump-start from canned pumpkin, but feel free to use freshly-cooked and pureed pumpkin.
Side Dishes
Recipes for side dishes.
Cranberry Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
Cranberry Stuffed Acorn Squash is always a hit during the cold winter season. The naturally tart cranberries are sweetened with orange and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s a perfect pairing with the natural gentle sweetness of acorn squash.
Boneless Stuffed Turkey Recipe – Makes Carving Easy
Surprise your family this Thanksgiving with a boneless stuffed turkey. Your guests will never know by looking at it that the turkey has been deboned. Visually, it looks just like a standard stuffed turkey.
Chestnut Stuffing Recipe – Heirloom Thanksgiving
If you’re a baby boomer from the east, you probably have fond memories of Grandma’s chestnut stuffing. There is nothing fancy about it, but oh so good. This heirloom recipe takes stuffing back to the basics, adding chestnuts to stale bread and savory vegetables.
Green Bean Casserole Recipe – Holiday Comfort Food
Baby boomers fondly remember the simple classic green bean casserole as a Thanksgiving standard. This version is updated a bit to add fresh mushrooms. It also uses frozen green beans, which contain less salt and retain more color.
Zucchini Bites Recipe for Parties or as a Side Dish
Whip up these delicious zucchini bites in a jiffy, all in one bowl and all at one time. The baking mix magically makes a crust, even though it is beaten in with everything else. Great for party appetizers or cut them into larger squares to serve as a side dish.
Sun-Dried Tomato Barley Recipe – Retro Grains To The Rescue
This method for Sun-Dried Tomato Barley treats barley like rice pilaf. First the barley is toasted in butter, then cooked with flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and scallions. This is a fast and easy welcomed change from the usual rice side dish.
Red White and Blue Potato Salad Recipe
The beautiful colors of this red, white, and blue potato salad come from the potatoes themselves. This recipe is obviously perfect for the 4th of July due to the coloring, but you will enjoy it year-round.
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