An All-American Thanksgiving

Inspired by this country’s diverse culinary traditions, these classic Thanksgiving meals represent regions from New England to the West Coast, the North to the Deep South.

November 2008

Giving Thanks, Georgia-Style

These Southern favorites—including hearty root vegetables, sour cream apple pie, and turkey stuffed with oysters and bacon—will wow guests on either side of the Mason-Dixon Line.

Carrot Soup with Toasted Almonds
Roast Turkey with Herbed Oyster Stuffing and Giblet Gravy
Potato, Chestnut, and Celery Root Purée
Diced Carrots and Turnips
Green Beans with Ginger Butter
Jellied Apple Cranberry Sauce
Sweet-Potato Pie with Gingersnap Pecan Crust
Sour Cream Apple Pie

A Shaker Feast

The Shakers’ commitment to excellence in all things was evident even in the kitchen, where basic foods were made delicious by careful cooking and the addition of herbs and spices. The time-honored recipes that follow have been adapted from Shaker cookery books, which emphasize regional ingredients—fresh vegetables, fruit, and maple syrup—and simple sauces and techniques.

Creamed Oysters on Toasted Corn Bread
Herbed Buttered Parsnips
Earthy Mashed Potatoes
Maple Squash Purée
The Simplest Roast Turkey
Cranberry Raisin Tart
Ohio Shaker Lemon Pie

California Eatin’

We’re offering an alternative for those who want to venture off the beaten path: turkey cooked on the grill accented by clean flavors.

Grilled Turkey with Cranberry Gravy
Three-Onion Stuffing
Whipped Chipotle Sweet Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Date, Goat Cheese, and Mesclun Salad
Green Beans with Red Onion and Mustard Seed Vinaigrette
Pumpkin Flan

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