19 Nov
Unique Side Dishes. . .
Posted in Holiday Recipes, side dish, Uncategorized on 19.11.11 by Smart Ingredients
. . .for Thanksgiving or anyday.
I had a lovely cooking demo at Geneva Library this week. Geneva, IL is one of those destination downtowns with all the great specialty shops and fantastic restaurants. I always enjoy a trip there, and this was no exception. I presented “Cook Once, Eat Twice”, where we discussed unique ways to use leftover Thanksgiving Turkey and Cranberry Brisket. We also discussed other Thanksgiving cooking strategies such as what you can plan and cook ahead to reduce stress (people shared many ideas for what can and has been done already… fruit pies prepped and frozen, rolls frozen, stuffing frozen, etc.). Another highlight was when my guests shared unique dishes that their family makes for this holiday. I was intrigued, and recreated some recipes here for you to try:
Onion Bake
This one seemed straight out of the 70′s, but with ingredients my family loves (Swiss. Worcestershire, Pumpernickel) I had to try. It had a very unique presentation, and was packed with flavor.
- 1 large vidalia onion, sliced thin
- 1/2 can cream of mushroom soup
- A few splashes of Worcestershire sauce
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices pumpernickel bread
Lay the onions in a baking dish, top with soup and Worcestershire sauce. Lay cheese and then bread on top. Bake for 30 minutes in 375 degree F oven, covered.
Corn Casserole
- 1-2 bags white (or yellow) frozen corn
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 8-ounce package of cream cheese
- Small can of green chiles or 1/4 cup salsa
Spinach Squares
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 onion, chopped
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
In a large bowl, mix flour, salt and baking powder. Stir in eggs, milk and butter. Mix in spinach, onion and cheeses. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool and cut into squares.
Got one to share? We’d love to hear about the unique dishes that will make it to your table this holiday. Tell us via a reply to this post, or on our Facebook page.
