A Romantic Thanksgiving Dinner: Honey-Saffron Glazed Turkey
It's time to indulge in mouth watering turkey roasts, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin cupcakes! Thanksgiving's just around the corner, which means many of us will try our hand at cooking a turkey in hopes we don't dry it out. My mother passed this recipe on to me and while it changes just a little every year, because we've never written it down before—until now--it always yields a juicy, flavorful turkey. Avoid the dry bird blues and prepare yourself for a whole new turkey taste! Our exciting blend of exotic spices turns ordinary roast into an extraordinary meal. Thanksgiving dinner has always been a big deal for my family, and we relish the chance to sit aroun

A Romantic Thanksgiving Dinner: Saffron Rice with Candied Barberries, Slivered Almonds & Pistach
  Zereshk Polo 10 to 12 Servings Ingredients for Rice: 6 cups of long-grain Basmati rice, rinsed 1/8 teaspoon saffron 2 tablespoons grape seed oil ½ cup milk 1 teaspoon kosher salt Ingredients for Topping: 3 cups Zereshk or dried barberries, rinsed, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes (available in Middle Eastern grocery stores) 1/8 teaspoon saffron ¾ slivered almonds ¾ sliver

A Romantic Thanksgiving Dinner: Caramelized Onion & Pomegranate Cornbread Stuffing
Caramelized Onion & Pomegranate Cornbread Stuffing 10 to 12 Servings Ingredients: 8 large cornbread muffins, torn into pieces (about 5 cups) 2 tablespoons butter 2 onions, julienne 2 tablespoons or 5 fresh rosemary sprigs, finely chopped 1 cup pomegranate seeds, 1 medium pomegranate 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk 1/4 cup chicken stock 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

A Romantic Thanksgiving Dinner: Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan & Marshmallow Bliss
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan & Marshmallow Bliss 10 to 12 Servings (Recipe courtesy of Tyler Florence) Ingredients: 8 large sweet potatoes 1 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature ¾ cup light brown sugar ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup pecan pieces, toasted 1 cup miniature marshmallows Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degre

A Romantic Thanksgiving Dinner: String Beans with Shallots & Toasted Almonds
Nutty String Beans with Shallots 10 to 12 Servings Ingredients: 2 pounds French string beans (haricots verts), ends removed 4 shallots, sliced zest of 1 lemon 1 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds, shake and swirl until golden brown, about 2 t