Seasoned Cooking has been published since 1998. And, since we have a soft spot for holidays and seasonal happenings, that means that there's a treasure trove of great articles on special events, like Thanksgiving. So, this month, I'm offering a quick look back at some Thanksgiving-themed articles from past issues. Won't you join me in exploring everything from menu planning to avoiding stress over the years? To begin, let's start with something new. Here's a recipe for Sweet Potato Cakes that comes to you from Victoria Smith:
Sweet Potato Cakes
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Preheat oven to 350 F. Bake sweet potatoes until tender; peel and mash. When cool, add eggs, flour and salt. Heat griddle; brush with oil. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto griddle. Fry cakes 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and cook other side 3 to 4 minutes. Keep cakes warms until serving time.
- Yields: 8 servings
- Preparation Time: 1 hour
Now that you have a new side dish for your Thanksgiving feast, enjoy the blast from the past!
- Thanksgiving Delights by Philip R. Gantt
A special feature offers a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all of the trimmings ... and the recipes! - Victoria's Vegetarian Victuals: A Vegetarian Thanksgiving? by Victoria Smith
If the thought of Thanksgiving dinner without a turkey seems ludicrous, think again and see what bounty can be found in a vegetarian version. - Happy Endings: Thanksgiving Pies by Ronda L. Halpin
Fall fruits are a beautiful thing ... especially when they are nestled in the season's finest pies and served after a hearty Thanksgiving dinner. - Family Traditions: Thanksgiving at Momma Gert's Place by Royce B. Smith
Get a peek inside a traditional southern Thanksgiving feast and all its traditions. - Victoria's Vegetarian Victuals: New Thanksgiving Traditions Begin.... Vegetarian Microwave Style by Victoria Smith
Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to mean running your oven for ours on end. Turn to your microwave to help save time and effort on the big day. - Phil's International Flair: Honey Turkey by Philip R. Gantt
Peking Duck is made to taste so good by immersing it into a pot of honey water. The same method is used for turkey to render slightly sweet, very juicy and tender meat. - Land of Leftovers: What! More Turkey? by Ronda L. Halpin
Get a great recipe for a traditional Thanksgiving turkey and also some great recipes for the turkey leftovers too. - Momma Gert's Place: Thanksgiving Sweets by Royce B. Smith
Everything from cranberry salad to sweet potato pie find its way into this great column on the sweeter side of Thanksgiving. - Thanksgiving for Two by Ronda L. Halpin
If a huge turkey is overwhelming for your small-scale Thanksgiving holiday, turn to this feature for some great alternatives for a holiday dinner for two.
- Victoria's Vegetarian Victuals: Unusual for Thanksgiving by Victoria Smith
Thanksgiving is all about tradition. But that doesn't mean you can't give those traditions a twist! Think spiced baked potatoes or cheese and creamed corn stuffing. - Cooking Corner: Turkey Tips by Rochalle Rooks
Get great Thanksgiving turkey tips and a fun comic strip in one fun package. - Victoria's Vegetarian Victuals: A Vegetarian Thanksgiving by Victoria Smith
Get some inspired Thanksgiving side dishes that shine so bright, you don't need a turkey to celebrate! - Happy Endings: Pumpkin Cheesecake by Ronda L. Halpin
Instead of a traditional pumpkin pie, try this elegant cheesecake after your Thanksgiving feast. - Family Traditions: Fond Memories by Patty Waage
Memories of Thanksgivings past makes Patty smile. She's even offering great ways to get the kids involved in the festivities too. - Victoria's Vegetarian Victuals: A Special Kind of Thanksgiving by Victoria Smith
Learn more about Native American culture and get great recipes to incorporate into a great Thanksgiving dinner. - Home Cookin': Thanksgiving Stress by Patty Waage
Anything you can do to reduce stress over the holidays is a gift. Here, Patty gives us all a gift by offering many suggestions. - Being Thankful by Ronda L. Halpin
Think you have nothing to be thankful for? Nonsense! It's time to look a little deeper. - Ingredient SpotLight: Turkey by J. Sinclair
Get the facts about turkey and some great recipes for your holiday entertaining. - Happy Endings: Pumpkin Biscotti by Ronda L. Halpin
Sometimes a simple dessert of a cup of coffee and a piece of pumpkin biscotti can bring a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday to a perfect close. - Kitchen Focus: Planning Thanksgiving by Ronda L. Halpin
A little planning goes a long way. Get a leg up on the holiday season by working ahead and relaxing as the season starts moving quickly along. - Happy Endings: Quick Pecan Bars by Ronda L. Halpin
Save time and effort. Skip the pecan pie and make a batch of simple bars instead. We hope you enjoyed this little journey down memory lane. And, of course, have a very Happy (and tasty) Thanksgiving!!!