{"id":7137,"date":"2019-11-14T00:00:51","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T08:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kathycasey.com\/blog\/?p=7137"},"modified":"2019-11-06T15:27:19","modified_gmt":"2019-11-06T23:27:19","slug":"holiday-sides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kathycasey.com\/blog\/holiday-sides\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Sides"},"content":{"rendered":"

Okay, I know that for holiday dinners it\u2019s hard to break away from the tried and true accompaniments \u2013 the infamous green bean casserole topped with crispy fried onions, marshmallow-y brown sugar yams, and sage-y stuffing. I\u2019m not saying to forget making your faves, but just suggesting that this year, maybe try something new!<\/p>\n

Take for example, my Maple Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Sage<\/strong>: sliced sweet potatoes, drizzled with maple syrup, cream, a touch of fresh sage, and topped with a few bread crumbs for texture. Baked till bubbly good (recipe follows).<\/p>\n

\"Savory
\nAll the goodies for whipping up a batch of Angostura Savory Island Relish<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forget the traditional store-bought cranberry sauce this year and go fresh! Whip up an inspired Savory Island Relish<\/strong> recipe combining; fresh cranberries, pecans, pineapple, orange, a touch of honey, AND a few big dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters! That\u2019s right – a touch of bitters adds a great layer of flavor!<\/p>\n

\"Savory
\nReady to process \u2026 be sure to leave some texture.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just whiz it up in your food processor and voila \u2013 a tasty condiment to your holiday ham or turkey! #Yum #CookingWithBitters #QuickAndEasyEntertaining<\/p>\n

\"Savory
\nThe Relish is ready!<\/strong><\/p>\n

So get out of your side dish rut, and try something new for your next holiday get-together. \u2013Kathy<\/p>\n

Angostura Savory Island Relish <\/strong>
\nSwitch things up at your next holiday dinner and serve this island inspired fresh cranberry sauce made with fresh pineapple, toasty pecans and tangy cranberries \u2013 spiced with the aromatic flavors of Angostura bitters. Great with turkey, ham, roast chicken or even in a baked yam! For a spiced version add a dash of cinnamon, or allspice.<\/p>\n

Makes about 3 cups<\/p>\n

2 Tbsp. ANGOSTORA\u00ae Aromatic Bitters
\n2 cups fresh cranberries (or frozen cranberries, defrosted)
\n1 orange, rinsed, ends cut off, and cut into chunks with rind
\n1 1\/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
\n1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
\n1\/2 cup pecan pieces, lightly toasted
\n1\/3 \u2013 1\/2 cup sugar depending on how sweet you like it (or substitute 1\/4 cup honey)
\n1\/4 tsp. chili flakes (optional)
\nPinch of salt<\/p>\n

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse the mixture, (scraping down the sides often), until the mixture is chopped fine but still has some nice texture. Place the relish into a jar and store refrigerated for up to 1 week.<\/p>\n

Recipe by Kathy Casey Food Studios\u00ae for ANGOSTURA \u2013 www.KathyCasey.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Maple Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Sage<\/strong>
\nServes about 10 \u2013 12.<\/p>\n

8 cups peeled and thinly sliced (1\/4 inch) sweet potatoes (about 2 1\/2 – 3 pounds)<\/p>\n

Maple Cream<\/u>
\n3 cups cream
\n1\/2 cup real maple syrup
\n1\/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
\n2 tsp. minced fresh thyme
\n1 1\/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh sage leaves
\n1 1\/2 tsp. salt
\n1\/4 tsp. ground black pepper<\/p>\n

Topping<\/u>
\n1\/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
\n3 Tbsp. high-quality grated parmesan cheese
\n2 tsp. minced fresh thyme
\n1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
\n2 tsp. finely chopped fresh sage leaves<\/p>\n

fresh sage leaves for garnish<\/p>\n

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<\/p>\n

Spray a 3-quart casserole with pan spray or lightly butter it. Then arrange sliced sweet potatoes in an even layer. In a large bowl whisk together the maple cream ingredients until well combined. Pour the maple cream over sweet potatoes and push them down a bit to be sure they are coated in liquid.<\/p>\n

In a small bowl combine topping ingredients and set aside.
\nBake casserole for 35 minutes and then sprinkle with topping and bake another 25 – 35 minutes or until topping is browned, potatoes are tender and liquid is thickened.<\/p>\n

Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh sage leaves.<\/p>\n

Recipe by Kathy Casey Food Studios\u00ae \u2013 www.KathyCasey.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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