I'm putting this article under science, because cooking is one of the most practical applications of science and a great way to enjoy some edible experimentation with your kids on the family holiday of Thanksgiving.
If you've got little ones underfoot, you might set out some Thanksgiving coloring pages.
Green Bean Casserole: Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish
Most everyone has had this modern Thanksgiving classic, which happens to be this year's number one most requested recipe (at least on Google). So, let's look at a few green bean casserole recipes.
Cyndi Allison's Southern Green Bean Casserole, calling for Campbell's Soup and crunchy french onions, is a Southern favorite. Canned soup and canned french onions make this a quick and easy, low-preparation recipe.
Irene Njongwa's Dairy-Free Green Bean Casserole gives vegans and those with dairy allergies the option to enjoy this holiday favorite. The ready-made canned ingredients makes this another quick and easy recipe.
Marissa Carter's Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole gives those on gluten-free diets the option to enjoy this classic Thanksgiving side dish.
Along with a Classic Green Bean Casserole, Martin Cross also provides a few other Classic Green Bean Recipes using fresh whole green beans, including Green Beans and Garlic, Green Beans in Gravy, and Green Beans Almandine.
Pecan Pie: Second Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish
Linda Larsen presents her favorite Pecan Pie Recipe with tips for making it the perfect Thanksgiving dessert.
Donna Diegal's Easy Pecan Pie and Pie Crust promises the best pecan pie with toasted pecans. Her Chocolate Pecan Pie offers a variation on the traditional recipe.
For something a little different, try V. Wayne Hughes' Pecan Pie Cookie Bars, an easy to nibble version of a Southern favorite.
Jackie Milligan's Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pecan Pie puts all the favorite pie flavors together, and she says, "This pie tastes like Thanksgiving."
Turkey Recipes
Use Mandy Haga's Thanksgiving Roasted Turkey and Pan Gravy 101 for step-by-step instructions for making the perfect Thanksgiving main course, along with Julie Ackendorf's Thanksgiving Dinner Tips for Beginners. Here are a few more variations on the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. Choose your favorite flavors and make the meal reflect your family's tastes.
- Buttery Thanksgiving Turkey with Apple Cranberry Stuffing
- Garlic Butter Turkey with Roast Vegetables
- Leftover Turkey Sandwiches
The Thanksgiving meal can be a lot of work, but it's usually worth it. And, if you include your kids in the preparation, it will be all the more special and memorable.
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- Homeschooling: Getting Ready for Thanksgiving
- Sharing the Real Story of Thanksgiving
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Sara McGrath - Sara is a veteran homeschool mom of three, Usborne consultant, and the author of Unschooling: A Lifestyle of Learning.
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