Thanksgiving alternative traditional recipes

1 pound fresh cranberries, washed, de-stemmed and rinsed

1 cup raisins

1/2 cup rice syrup

1/4-1/2 cup maple syrup or agave nectar

2 1/2 cups apple juice

Zest and juice of one organic orange

In a saucepan, place cranberries, raisins, rice syrup and maple syrup or agave and apple juice. Bring to low boil, reduce heat and simmer on low for 40 minutes covered.

Remove cover and cook until all liquid is absorbed. Add the zest and juice of the orange. Stir, taste and adjust sweetness to your liking and stir again. Turn off heat. Place sauce in serving dish or individual dishes and allow to cool.

Serving suggestion: The cranberry sauce looks lovely in a cut glass dish, garnished with a sprig of holly or orange zest strips.

Source: “Healthy Holiday Cooking: Delicious Macrobiotic Recipes for Autumn and Winter Celebrations,” by Jane Quincannon Stanchich.

2 tablespoons dark sesame oil

2 yellow onions, diced

6 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 cup whole wheat or spelt flour

7 cups water

1/4 cup shoyu or tamari

Heat oil, sauté onions and mushrooms for 5 minutes. Slowly add flour, alternating with water, stirring well with whisk. Add shoyu/tamari, stir and simmer 30 minutes. Pour warm gravy over the top of the tofu turkey and place extra in a warmed gravy boat on the table.