Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

Here are three side dishes, one which is absolutely required by family members whenever we have a gathering of any kind (Corn Casserole!). ~ Inez Holger

Corn Casserole:

2 eggs beaten
1 stick melted butter
1 8 oz. can creamed corn
1 8 oz. can corn niblets, drained
1 box Jiffy corn mix

Mix all ingredients together and pour into a greased 1 ½ quart baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees, 45 minutes. For a large crowd, double the ingredients for a 9 x 12 baking dish.


Kashi Pilaf:

Pour the following into a pan and cook according to pilaf directions:
1 6.5 oz. package Kashi 7 grain pilaf
1 ¾ cups water
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
4 TBL olive oil

Cook as directed:
1 Boil in bag brown rice (makes 2 cups)

Dice the following and add to above ingredients:
4 stalks celery
1/3 seedless cucumber
8 dried apricots
¼ cup raisins

Green Beans and Pan Roasted Red Onions:

1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 TBL olive oil
3 red onions, each cut into 8 wedges
½ cup chicken broth
1 TBL balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. brown sugar
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper

Boil green beans and drain. Keep warm.
Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Saute onions until browned.
Add broth and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and beans. Cook 2 more minutes.