Huffington Magazine Issue 76-77 | Page 75

EAT THIS Exit CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: JAMES RANSOM/COURTESY OF FOOD52; ELISE BAUER; CHRISTOPHER NORDQUIST, WWW.DOMESTICDADDY.NET; CAROLINE HURLEY; MARY YOUNKIN A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS HUFFINGTON 11.24-12.01.13 TAP PHOTOS FOR RECIPE BACON BIRD WITH TURKEY NECK GRAVY Bacon makes everything better, including Thanksgiving. The genius part about this recipe? No basting. Wrapping the turkey in bacon allows the bacon to do all the work for you. CHEESY MASHED POTATOES WITH GREEN CHILE Green chiles guarantee your mashed potatoes won’t be bland this year. Since this dish is finished off in the oven, it can be made well in advance before completing the final step. SAVORY VEGETABLE BREAD PUDDING This is the perfect stuffing alternative for vegetarians (or anyone who’s freaked out by the idea of their food being wedged inside a bird). We dare say it’s even better than stuffing, thanks to its unfailing creaminess. ROASTED CRANBERRIES WITH ORANGE AND JALAPEÑO SOUR CREAM APPLE PIE WITH STREUSEL TOPPING Finally, a cranberry sauce that nails the balance between sweet, spicy and savory. No one will confuse this recipe for dessert. For a twist on your old classic apple pie recipe, try this version. The caramelized streusel topping offsets the tart, sour cream-coated apple filling for a refreshing take on the classic.