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Celebrate Thanksgiving with Ocean Mist Farms Artichokes and Holiday Recipes
 
November 20, 2008

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For most people across the country, Thanksgiving is the official kickoff of the holiday season and the perfect time to learn more about the yearly celebration.  It is also a great time to add some new recipes to your holiday cookbook.  This year, why not try using Artichokes in your traditional recipes? The veggie is delicious and healthy, and can offer a colorful surprise to everything from starters to the main course.

Did you know that Thanksgiving was first celebrated in 1621 by pilgrims living in Plymouth Colony?  While Thanksgiving today is all about gathering with family and friends to eat traditional items such as pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes, it is believed the first Thanksgiving meal didn’t consist of most of these items and instead included foods like lobster, duck, chestnuts and Indian corn.  
One item that is still on the Thanksgiving menu from the 17th century is turkey.  In fact, according to the National Turkey Federation, 80 percent of Americans say they eat turkey each Thanksgiving.  While turkey may be a Thanksgiving staple, it is never too late to try some new dishes you may have never considered.  The following ideas and recipes can help you plan a delicious meal using Ocean Mist Farms vegetables:

Get Started – Keep your guests happy by offering some tasty appetizers like Artichoke Bruschetta or Artichoke Stuffed with Brie.  For those who love dip, but still want to eat healthy, try our Light and Healthy Artichoke Dip.  Don’t forget to save the leaves for a lighter alternative to chips!

Keep Things Healthy – Offering salads with or before the main course is an easy way to satisfy guests who are watching what they eat.  Plus, salads are a quick way to make meals more filling.  Check out our Fresh Raw Artichoke Salad for a tasty alternative.

Scrumptious Sides – Thanksgiving sides are just as important as the main dish!  If you love rice but hate the carbs, try our Cauliflower Rice, which uses only Cauliflower and other veggies.  Don’t forget the cranberry sauce!  Ours is made with a secret ingredient – Fennel.

The Main Course – Whether you like turkey, ham or another food for your main dish, Artichokes make the perfect edible decorations.  Try placing cooked and halved Artichokes on your serving platter and encourage guests to enjoy them along with the main course.  You can even decorate your table with vegetables by creating a festive Artichoke and flower centerpiece, or by using Baby Artichokes as a creative addition to your dinner place cards.

Looking for more recipes to include in your Thanksgiving meal?  Check out our Thanksgiving recipe and planning guide (PDF)!

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