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For advertising account representative Kathy McGlade, “It is a combination of rice, ground beef, onion and celery
Thanksgiving is a day to indulge in the holiday’s comfort foods. — it is divine!” she says. “I think the reason it is my favorite is
A favorite of hers is her mother’s sausage and apple stuffing. because I was never much of a turkey eater, and the stuffing
was sort of a meal in itself and who can resist sautéed onions
“My mom’s sausage and apple stuffing is light and fluffy cooked in butter? My favorite cooking aroma!”
and is egg free,” she says. “I can eat a lot of this and not feel
‘stuffed,’ which allows me to enjoy the turkey and all the other Jeanette Wennerholt likes to savor the holiday with a
fixings and still have room for dessert.” refreshing drink. She makes Coquitos, a coconut eggnog,
to celebrate.
Advertising account rep Tina-Marie Oravetz also is
a fan of the stuffing — her mom makes a rice stuffing “I love the taste of eggnog and who doesn’t love a little rum?”
that’s her favorite. she says. “I have my favorite tastes and I have a little fun.”
SWEET POTATO AND APPLE CASSEROLE COQUITOS
Ingredients: Ingredients:
4-5 sweet potatoes, sliced or chopped 24 oz. evaporated milk
2 apples, chopped 15 oz. cream of coconut
1/4 cup pure maple syrup 13.5 oz. coconut milk
2 tbsp. brown sugar Half cup of sweetened condensed milk
2 tbsp. margarine (or vegan-friendly substitute, Half cup of white rum (optional)
such as Earth Balance), melted 1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, plus more for
1/4 tsp. nutmeg garnish, if desired
Salt and pepper to taste Directions:
Directions: In a blender, add evaporated milk, cream of
Place apples and sweet potatoes in a crock pot or slow coconut, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk,
cooker. Sprinkle remaining ingredients on top of the potatoes rum, vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
and apples. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. Once cooked Blend on high until mixture is well combined,
through, puree or stir everything together. Sprinkle with about 1 to 2 minutes.
additional salt, pepper or cinnamon spices when serving. Pour into glass bottles and cover.
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