Turkey day is almost here...

Thanksgiving eve is already here and with busy work schedules and errands it is hard to find a lot of time for cooking. If your job for Thanksgiving is to bring a side dish or you are invited somewhere last minute and need a quick and easy side dish, we recommend the following:

Buttermilk and Herb Stuffing Muffins
* Cooking spray
* 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 2 medium red onions, chopped (4 cups)
* 3 thinly sliced celery stalks
* 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
* 1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1 (8-ounce) package mushrooms, coarsely chopped (about 3 1/2 cups)
* 1 cup lower-sodium chicken broth
* 1 (12- to 14-ounce) package country-style cubed with white and whole-wheat bread) stuffing (such as Pepperidge Farm)
* 1 cup low-fat buttermilk (1%)
* 2 large eggs

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Cranberry Pear Sauce
*12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
*2 ripe pears, peeled and cored, cubed small
*1/2 cup agave (or sugar to taste)
*1 cup water

Bring all ingredients to boil on high heat in a medium saucepan. When boiling, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool before refrigerating. Serve chilled or room temperature. Makes 3 1/4 cups.

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Citrus Green Beans with Pine Nuts
*1 pound green beans, trimmed
*2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
*3/4 cup sliced shallots
*1 teaspoon grated orange rind
*1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
*1/4 teaspoon black pepper
*1/8 teaspoon coarse sea salt
*1 tablespoon pine nuts toasted

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