Recipes to Share with Gratitude & Generosity
Mary Parlanti
Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather around a table laden with foods of the season, and it is a time for sharing and giving thanks for all gathered — and for those who are not physically present. Thanksgiving is also a spirit practiced all year, not just on one day. For me, my special gift lies in my ability to cook. So all year I give thanks by giving food to others. I share with neighbors, friends, church and community. The past months have become an even more important task of sharing in God’s bounty, and in any talent we possess. There are so many needful people in our lives — the elderly, the house-bound and young people raising children of their own and struggling to maintain a quality of life that will prepare them for their future. As we gather around our tables this Thanksgiving, let us be grateful for our families and friends, and for being able to reach out to help others. Below are two recipes I use on Thanksgiving, which are appropriate to the season.
STUFFED PORK LOIN WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND SPINACH