Thanksgiving is right around the corner and, with it, time to get in the kitchen with your kids and cook up some mouth-watering treats. To help provide inspiration, we reached out to six chefs, restaurateurs and food experts and asked them to share their favorite seasonal dishes. Click through for some tasty inspiration for Turkey day — and beyond!

For an Interesting Twist on Sweet Potatoes

Tricia Williams
Executive Chef and Founder, Food Matters NYC
foodmattersnyc.com

Mom of two kids ages six and 11

Thanksgiving thoughts: “When I was 11, we had Thanksgiving dinner at my aunt’s house in Queens. I’ll never forget: The power went off for a few hours at her house and she wasn’t able to cook the turkey. While we enjoyed all the sides, we didn’t have turkey until 11 that night. I remember my aunt making the most delicious late night turkey sandwiches!”

Recipe

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk

Yield: 8 servings

5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled

3/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

¾ cup coconut oil

sea salt

Rough chop potatoes and place in a large pot of salted water. Over medium-high heat bring potatoes to a rolling boil and cook until tender, about 18 minutes. Drain potatoes in a colander, and place in bowl of mixer. Start whipping potatoes on low. Add the ginger. Gradually add the coconut milk until light and fluffy. Season with sea salt to taste.

photo: slgckgc via Flickr

Share your favorite holiday recipe below!

— Lambeth Hochwald

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