Grandma's Apple Pie

Nothing is more American than apple pie. And nobody makes apple pie better than grandma. If you want to bring your Thanksgiving meal to a sweet ending, you�ll definitely want to try out this apple pie recipe. It is one of those cooking recipes that will become a classic in your family.

First, melt some butter in a sauce pan and stir in a bit of flour to form a paste. Add white sugar, brown sugar, and water to the paste and then bring it to a boil. Then, reduce the temperature of the paste and let it simmer for five minutes.

In the meantime, place pie crust in a bottom of a pie pan. Fill the crust with Granny Smith apples that have been peeled, cored, and sliced, and then cover the apples with a lattice work of crust. Pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust very slowly so it doesn�t run off.

Bake the pie for 15 minutes at 425 degrees F. Then, reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F and bake it for another 35 to 45 minutes.

Onion Potato Gratin

This onion potato gratin is one of those delightful cooking recipes that are sure to become a staple on your Thanksgiving table. It�s not exactly a diet-friendly dish, as it�s packed with cream, cheese, potatoes, and onions, but it sure is delicious!

To get started, thinly slice onions. Peel and cut Yukon Gold potatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices. Combine the potatoes and onions in a saucepan. Add enough water to cover them and bring the saucepan to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to a simmer until the potatoes and onions are tender, which should take about three minutes. Drain the mixture well and arrange it in a baking dish. Sprinkle the mixture with salt, pepper, grated gruyere cheese, and grated parmesan. Pour fresh whipping cream over the top of the cheeses and sprinkle the cream with salt and pepper.

Bake the gratin uncovered for about 25 minutes at 400 degrees F. You�ll know the gratin is done when the cream thickens. Remove the gratin from the oven and then broil the gratin in the preheated broiler for two minutes, or until the top of the gratin is golden.

Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce is a delicious side dish that goes exceptionally well with turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. The canned version of cranberry sauce doesn�t have anything on this homemade cranberry sauce recipe!

In a saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Stir the water so that the sugar dissolves. Add fresh or frozen cranberries to the water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the cranberries simmer for around 10 minutes, or until the cranberries burst. If you�d like, you can also add a number of optional ingredients to the cranberry sauce mixture, such as pecans, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, orange zest, or raisins.

Remove the cranberry mixture from the heat and let it cool at room temperature. Then, chill the cranberry sauce in the refrigerator. You�ll notice that the sauce thickens as it cools.

Alphabet Biscuits

This easy recipe for alphabet biscuits will allow you to teach your kids about the alphabet and cooking simultaneously. All you need is a package of refrigerated biscuits. Remove the biscuits one at a time and form them into the shape of letters along with your children. Brush the biscuits with melted butter and then sprinkle them with toppings like cinnamon sugar, grated cheese, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and poppy seeds. Bake the biscuits as directed on the package. Eat the biscuits while they�re warm, and don�t forget to practice your ABC�s!

Healthy Pancakes

This easy recipe for healthy pancakes is an excellent alternative to the conventional pancake mixes available at the super market. Kids love to make pancakes because they require lots of mixing. To prepare the pancake batter, mix whole wheat flour, buckwheat flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, beat two eggs with soy milk and oil.

Stir the egg mixture in with the dry ingredients and be sure to get rid of the lumps. Pour a large spoonful of batter onto a greased griddle. Cook the pancake till it bubbles on top and the edges are slightly browned. Flip the pancake over and cook it for another two to three minutes. Serve the pancakes with honey and fresh fruit.

Peanut Butter Play Dough

Not only is peanut butter play dough fun to make and tasty, it�s also fun to play with, so it�s the perfect easy recipe for small children! All you have to do to make peanut butter play dough is mix peanut butter, honey, and non-fat dry milk together. Let your children shape and decorate the play dough with chocolate chips, M&Ms, and more.

Spinach and Eggs

This easy recipe for spinach and eggs is a great way to get your kids to eat their greens. It also lets your kids practice cracking eggs. Just make sure to pick the broken shells out of the bowl before beating the eggs if your kids are new to cracking eggs.

Scramble the eggs slightly and then stir in some spinach and sliced cheese. Place the mixture under a broiler till it is hot and bubbly. Serve the spinach and eggs with biscuits.

Granola

Granola is a healthy snack that�s fun and easy to make. Mix together rolled oats, slivered almonds, shredded coconut, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine honey and oil and then pour it on top of the oat mixture. Make sure that the oat mixture and the honey mixture are well combined before spreading it onto a greased baking sheet. Bake the granola mixture for 20 to 30 minutes in an oven that�s been preheated to 300 degrees F. The granola will look golden when it�s finished. Pour the granola into a bowl and add raisins. Serve it with yogurt or as a breakfast cereal.