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As important as a moist turkey is on Thanksgiving, a good dessert is just as important.  Traditionally we associate Thanksgiving with some sort of pie, whether it's pumpkin or apple, or some other type of fruit. Initially we had the thought to do a Sweet Potato Pie with Tangerine, but then we thought lets do a Sweet Potato Cheesecake.  This Sweet Potato Cheesecake is light and delicious, the tangerine is a perfect compliment to the Sweet Potato, and did I mention it has Grand Marnier too!!   Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Tangerine Marmalade and Grand Marnier 2 large Sweet Potatoes 1/2 stick of unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 4 oz Grand Marnier 1/2...

It's November and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I love Thanksgiving it is the official start of the holiday season and one of my favorite times of year. Cooking for Thanksgiving and getting to share what I love doing with loved ones is such a joy. I also like Thanksgiving because it's when the diet goes out the window, and you eat with abandon. In that spirit we created this recipe. Its fun, sweet and a change from your regular candied yams.  Pomegranate Molasses Sweet Potatoes 3 Pounds sweet potatoes (or yams) 1 stick of unsalted butter 1/2 cup of molasses 1 jar Just Jan's Pomegranate Spread Finishing Salt  To prepare, begin by scrubbing the sweet potatoes with cold...