THANKSGIVING DRINK: Ginger Martini

There’s one day left to buy the fixings for a special Thanksgiving Cocktail. Make a Ginger Martini with Ginger Soother (from The Ginger People, available at Whole Foods Markets) or use ginger syrup (recipe provided). Or go for a Crantini (a cranberry martini). For a non-alcoholic drink, serve ginger beer. It’s much more robust and…
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THANKSGIVING: Pumpkin Cupcakes With Pumpkin Cheesecake Frosting

Bake some pumpkin cupcakes. Photo courtesy Stefani Pollack. So you’ve been asked to make a dessert for Thanksgiving and you’d like to do something with a bit of a spin. How about snazzy pumpkin cupcakes with pumpkin cheesecake (pumpkin cream cheese) frosting? Created by Cupcake Project blogger Stefani Pollack, the cake is made with healthier…
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THANKSGIVING: Pumpkin Mousse Recipe

Instead of a heavy pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dinner, how about a pumpkin dessert that’s light as air: pumpkin mousse. Some people have begged off mousse because the recipe requires raw eggs. But you can buy and enjoy raw eggs safely if you use pasteurized eggs. Beyond mousse, use them in Caesar salad dressing, egg…
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