Preparing for Turkey Day!

Hey kids! Thanksgiving is on its way (just about two weeks away). What type of traditions does your family have for this holiday? If you didn't already know, Thanksgiving was first celebrated by the pilgrims that came to America centuries ago to start a new life. The Native Americans, such as Squanto, helped them learn how to grow their own food in this new land. Thanksgiving is celebrated to honor all those that have helped us, including our family and friends!

So do you want to contribute to your family's thanksgiving dinner?

Here is an easy and delicious (yet very nutritious) recipe for you to make on that special night. Can't convince your parents to let you cook? Tell them that these candied yams are ridiculously good for you. They are not only high in Vitamin B6 (a good supplement for the liver), but they are also high in vitamin C and low in fat.

I've followed this recipe as a kid and still do as a college student. It's made with fresh or canned yams and topped with marshmallows.

INGREDIENTS:
1 can yams OR 4 Fresh yams
1/4 cup butter
1/2 bag miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup Orange juice OR 1 orange, sliced
1/4 cup Brown sugar

PREPARATION:
Drain yams and discard liquid. Arrange in baking dish. Pour orange juice over yams. Sprinkle liberally with brown sugar. Dot with butter. Sprinkle with marshmallows, if desired. Place orange slices on top.

Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees or in any oven temperature (for example, along with the turkey) until marshmallows melt and liquid is bubbly.

Serves 6.

Posted by Karishma