RECIPES: Thanksgiving Classics With a Twist

Nov. 17, 2008— -- "GMA Now" is thankful for many things, one of which is the cooking of our chef and food stylist Karen Pickus.

If you're tired of making the same old Thanksgiving dishes year after year, Pickus has stepped out from behind the camera to share some of her favorite ways to spice up your turkey day meal.

Here are Pickus' Thanksgiving recipes:

This sauce is easy to make and a refreshing and delightful accompaniment to your Thanksgiving turkey.It can be made well ahead of time and kept in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Method:

Zest and peel the oranges with a knife. Section the oranges and place in a bowl. Put the cranberries in a colander wash and pick through. Place the cranberries in a 2 quart pot with the zest and the juice and the sugar and the cinnamon. Reserve the orange sections on the bowl. Bring the cranberries to a boil and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until most of the cranberries have popped. Let cool completely, then add the sections and the Grand Marnier if desired. Chill in the refrigerator. Serve along with the turkey.

This is by far the most talked about and revered stuffing I have ever made. It is hard to resist, but I think it is an excellent choice to bring your Thanksgiving to new heights, and share a most memorable day!

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