Thanksgiving Recipes

[Nancy in Oregon]

Okay... I know Thanksgiving is over but what was one of your favorite recipes? Here's one we just tried this year and it was great (and easy). ~Nancy

Maple & Tarragon Yams
Serves 8

4 lb yams (peeled & sliced 1/4" thick)
1/3 c maple syrup (can use sugar-free)
1/4 c butter (melted)
1/4 c orange juice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp dried tarragon

Arrange yams in oiled shallow 2-qt dish. In small bowl mix:
syrup
butter
juice
spices

Pour evenly over yam slices. Cover with lid or foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15-20 minutes.

[Frederick L. Simson]

This was an addition to the veggie appetizer tray that everyone raved over:

FRIED GARBANZO BEANS

INGREDIENTS

* 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
* 2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
* 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
* black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour beans into hot skillet. Stir in lemon-pepper, Creole seasoning, and a few grinds of black pepper. Cover, and cook, stirring often, until beans are golden brown and begin to 'jump' around the pan, about 5 minutes.

[Judy N]

Hi Frederick: you said you served the beans on an appetizer tray. Do you drain them dry and then they become crispy and are eaten with your fingers, or do you make a smushed up dip to use on crackers or chips?

Thanks, Judy

[Frederick L. Simson]

you drain them dry and then they become crispy and are eaten with your fingers

Not as crispy as I had hoped; but they have a nutty flavor... eat them like popcorn.

[Judy N]

Thanks, Frederick. When you say "like popcorn" this ole nebraska girl reacts favorably. I consider myself a "popcorn gourmond"" We even had stores that sold nothing but popped popcorn. (Vic's, Topper Popper are my favorites).

When I was small, a treat my mother used to make us was to take puffed rice cereal and toast it in a skillet with some melted butter. Then put it in a bowl and while still warm, sprinkle it with some white sugar. We all loved it.

Now I buy some honey rice cakes at the grocer and warmed slightly in the microwave taste just like the stuff my mom made. Who knew she was on the cutting edge.