DAY Recipe

Michael McLaughlin, cookbook author, says, “Sweet potatoes are so versatile that it’s a crime to fix them just one way every Thanksgiving. A long time ago, I decided to be flexible and creative with the sweet potatoes, and it has been a delicious ongoing investigation. This year, now that dried cranberries are a supermarket staple, [...]

The rich, creamy sauce is also delicious on crisps, puddings and cobblers.

Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS
3cups apple cider
1cup whipping cream
2tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4teaspoon vanilla extract
2drops lemon extract4slices purchased pound cake
1pint vanilla ice cream
1/2cup walnuts, toasted, [...]

Braising the cabbage in cider gives it a light but distinct apple flavor.

Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS
2tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1medium onion, thinly sliced
12-pound head green cabbage, quartered, cored, thinly sliced
1/2cup apple cider
2tablespoons apple cider vinegar
DIRECTIONS
Melt butter in large pot over [...]

Sweet and salty, the ham is great served with roasted potatoes and applesauce.

Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS
2bay leaves
21-pound ham steaks (each about 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick), patted dry
2 1/2cups apple cider
3tablespoons pure maple syrup
2tablespoons dijon mustard1/2cup madeira
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven [...]

To accompany the pork, toss egg noodles with butter and chives, and sprinkle lemon juice over sautéed vegetables. Finish with vanilla ice cream and butterscotch sauce.

Makes 2 servings (can be doubled).

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2tablespoons butter
4thin boneless pork chops or2 thick [...]