Via myGourmetconnection.com

Thanksgiving celebrations signify the beginning of a season spent with family and friends, enjoying great food, toasting with fine spirits, and remembering what the holidays are all about. This is a collection of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes, some traditional, some a little out of the ordinary.

Apple-Cranberry Chutney

A pungent chutney, full of fall-inspired flavors is perfect for serving with either soft cheeses like brie and camembert or sharp cheddars.

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Buttermilk-Honey Brined Turkey

This buttermilk based brine produces a juicy, flavorful bird and can be used on fresh or frozen (defrosted) turkeys.

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Cornbread, Apricot and Almond Stuffing

This corn bread stuffing is made with plump, dried apricots and toasted almonds for added sweetness and crunch.

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Classic Fresh Cranberry Sauce

Making fresh, whole berry cranberry sauce is easy and quick and it can be made ahead and refrigerated to save time when preparing a holiday meal.

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Crumb Topped, Green Bean Mushroom Bake

An easy, make-ahead side dish of fresh green beans and sauteed mushrooms with a crumb topping.

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Apple and Sage Scalloped Potatoes

Classic scalloped potatoes get a makeover with the addition of Gruyere cheese, fresh sage and tart apples.

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Rum-spiked Pumpkin Pie

This lightly sweet, rum-spiked pumpkin pie is flavored with molasses and a generous amount of fragrant spices and topped with rum whipped cream.

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From MyCocktailConnection.com

Caramel Apple Martini

1-1/2 ounces apple cider 
1-1/2 ounces Van Gogh Wild Appel Vodka 
1/2 ounce Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka 
1/2 ounce Apple Schnapps

Glaze the inside of a chilled martini glass with caramel syrup and place glass in the refrigerator until ready to use.  Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously.

Strain into chilled glass glazed with caramel syrup. Float a thinly sliced apple round (seeds removed) on top.

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