Halloween has its costumes, Christmas has its presents, and Thanksgiving has its food. Who doesn’t love a satisfying, fun, and relaxed meal with loved ones? Yes, Thanksgiving is the celebration of a historic moment in United States history, but nowadays it is also the time of year when family and friends come together over…a meal! Our EC San Diego family especially loves sharing this annual celebration with students. We throw a “Thanksgiving Gathering” the day before the feast, where students can sample traditional American desserts associated with Thanksgiving dinner. For ESL students who are both familiar with & completely confused by the US holiday of “Thanksgiving”, here are some amazing recipes to try out this month…or whenever you like! And, of course, cooking new recipes is always a fun & effective way to improve English skills. 1) “Herb & Onion Stuffing” (Because you will not be able to stop eating this!) Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter, plus more for the baking dish and foil 1 large loaf crusty bread, cut into 3⁄4-inch bite-size pieces 6 medium onion, chopped Some salt and black pepper 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 large eggs, already beaten 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves Directions Heat oven to 375° F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Place bread on 2 baking sheets and bake bread until it is dry and crisp, about 10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, about 1 hour. Add the wine and cook until evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes; transfer to a large bowl and let cool for 10 minutes. Add the bread, broth, eggs, … Read more