Thanksgiving for Beginners
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Cooking in November:
Thanksgiving for Beginners.

There are so many dishes to make - turkey, gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, vegetables and rolls, not to mention dessert. And then there is the pressure of Thanksgiving-past: Will your pumpkin pie be as good as Aunt Harriet's?

Relax. Armed with a few simple rules and Thanksgiving recipes from McIlhenny Company, you can take the terror out of Turkey Day.

Rule #1. Don't invite everyone you know to your first attempt at Thanksgiving dinner. There will be plenty of opportunities to do that when you've become a seasoned host. Try for a manageable group of 8 to 10 people.

Rule #2. Don't try to make everything yourself. After all, Thanksgiving is about sharing and everyone will feel happier if they can contribute to the festivities. So ask Aunt Harriet to bring her pumpkin pie.

Rule #3. Once you have handed out the Thanksgiving recipe assignments, make yourself a cooking and preparation plan for the week. Figure out when you will do your shopping and when you will be cooking. Don't try to do it all Wednesday night!

Rule #4. Make a complete shopping list of all the ingredients and tools you'll need, from the sweet potatoes and the cranberries to the meat thermometer for the bird. And don't forget to include the extended TABASCO^® Family of Flavors, to bring all of your recipes to life.

To make your first time preparing Thanksgiving dinner memorable, McIlhenny Company has a few simple Thanksgiving recipes to help you celebrate with family and friends.

Next year everyone will be talking about your Maple-Glazed Turkey with Spicy Cider Gravy, not Aunt Harriet's pies. It's an irresistible dish seasoned with Dijon mustard, apple cider, and a feisty amount of TABASCO brand Habanero Sauce.

We often forget that Mother Nature continues her bounty well beyond summer and into the harvest months. One way to savor this bounty is to prepare a mouthwatering soup filled with a medley of harvest tastes. Curried Butternut Bisque is a simple blend of butter, onion, curry powder, butternut squash, chicken broth, salt, half-and-half and TABASCO brand Garlic Pepper Sauce. It's a great way to start off the evening.

A new twist to a traditional favorite, Spiced Sweet Potatoes is flavored with brown sugar, orange marmalade, salt and TABASCO brand Habanero Pepper Sauce. Roasted Root Vegetables is another excellent side dish that combines parsnips, carrots, beets and onion with a generous amount of TABASCO brand Green Pepper Sauce for a delightful zing. And Spicy Cranberry Fruit Relish also complements a Thanksgiving turkey and benefits from a splash of TABASCO brand Pepper Sauce.

So remember to put a bottle of TABASCO Sauce next to the salt and pepper. And most importantly...have fun. Don't spend all your time in the kitchen. Sit down and have a joyful Thanksgiving with your family and friends. You deserve it!

Thanksgiving Recipes for Beginners:

Maple-Glazed Turkey with Spicy Cider Gravy Curried Butternut Bisque Spiced Sweet Potatoes Roasted Root Vegetables Spicy Cranberry Fruit Relish

Thanksgiving Side Dishes:

Louisiana Sweet Potato Shells Potato Salad with Sweet Sausages and Mushrooms Cheesy Mashed Potatoes and Turnips Oven-Chipped Russet Potatoes Spicy Baked Potatoes Roasted Thyme Potato Slices Light Potato Galettes Festive Green Beans

Hot Garlic-Roasted Potatoes Zucchini Gratin Barley-Vegetable Pilaf Honeyed Carrots Spiced-up Butternut Squash Outrageous Onions Sprightly Sprouts and Cauliflower Grilled Polenta   Mushrooms Avery