Five Recipes to Make Your Thanksgiving Menu Stand Out

Five Recipes to Make Your Thanksgiving Menu Stand Out

This year, put your own, distinctive touch on traditional Thanksgiving dishes to inject some excitement into the meal.

 

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Look no further if you want to shake things up this year and get inventive in the kitchen.

On the annual November holiday, dishes like cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, pumpkin pie, and oven-roasted turkey are anticipated.

This year, put your own, distinctive touch on traditional Thanksgiving meals to add a little excitement.

Here are some recipes that will wow your visitors on November 24—from the turkey to the sides to the desserts.

 

Traditional brined and roasted turkey

Making inventive and novel foods is enjoyable, but the turkey—the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table—must be cooked to perfection. The entertaining recipes will be saved for the sides and desserts. This straightforward but delectable recipe will guarantee that your turkey comes out correctly seasoned and that it will wow your guests. It contains components including celery, sage, thyme, rosemary, and Bell’s chicken spice, among others.

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Pumpkin chiffon pie

Create a pumpkin chiffon pie this year to add flavor and spice to your traditional pumpkin pie recipe. This dish will be a hit at the Thanksgiving table whether you use pre-made pie crust or make your own from scratch. Knox unflavored gelatin, nutmeg, brown sugar, canned pumpkin, and other ingredients are used in it.

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Maple, spice, and cocoa nib roasted carrots

The sides are equally as important as the main course on Thanksgiving. Why wouldn’t they be? They cover the majority of the plate! With this recipe, roasted carrots are transformed into an amazing dish. A Rockland chef shared this recipe for maple, spice, and cocoa nib roasted carrots with 207 in April. It calls for maple syrup, sweet smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, grated lemon zest, and other ingredients.

To view the full recipe, click here.

Easy-to-make crab dip

Even though there are Thanksgiving tabletop traditions that are well-liked across the country, if you want to give your menu a twist, this simple crab dip is the ideal addition. Having an appetizer that visitors can eat throughout the day is always a nice idea. Crab meat, mayonnaise, paprika, cream cheese, green peppers, and other items are used in this dish.

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Candied lemon wheels

For dessert this Thanksgiving, whether you want to make a pie, bundt cake, or even strudels, adding candied lemon wheels will set them apart from the competition. Lemons, water, and sugar are the only simple ingredients in this tart and sweet dessert topping. Of course, a stovetop is necessary to combine everything and work the magic.

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