10 Ways to Spice Up Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is a unique holiday in America filled with good food, grateful hearts, laughter, sports, family and friends, and yummy reminders of the savory, butter-filled dishes we have been missing all year!
My family growing up always had a specific set of dishes that we expected to see on the Thanksgiving table. So, I wanted to share a few of those special family dishes with you today along with a couple others from my favorite bloggers that will definitely "spice up" your Thanksgiving table this year!
Bon Appetit!
SMART TIP: If you want to create a delicious, welcoming smell in your house during the holidays or anytime before you begin cooking, just grab a few cinnamon sticks and whole cloves and simmer them on low in a small saucepan on the back burner for several hours. Your home will smell heavenly!
1. Grandma's Corn Bake
Try this simple and easy recipe that has been in my family for over 30 years and always left smiles on faces. CLICK HERE for full recipe!
2. Stuffed Green Peppers with Brown Rice, Italian Sausage, and
Parmesan by Kalyn's Kitchen Makes 4 large stuffed green peppers, recipe created by Kalyn's Kitchen
3. Butternut Squash and Cider Soup with Herbed Flatbread by Alexandra's Kitchen
See Alexandra's site for the soup and flatbread recipes! Yum!
4. Thanksgiving Seafood Medley
My husband is the humble, but magnificent chef of the family and this is one of the unique seafood recipes that he likes to use as a complimentary main course in addition to the turkey. CLICK HERE for the full recipe!
5. Hot Artichoke Dip
This is an all-time family favorite that adds another savory appetizer or side dish to a Thanksgiving meal. CLICK HERE for full recipe.
6. Orange Cranberry Bread by Dear Crissy This is one of my favorite recipes by a top blogger Crissy that is now a family favorite!
7. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bundt Cake by Sally
This pumpkin dessert is a wonderful alternative to the traditional pumpkin pie.
8. Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp by Ina Garten
Ina Garten is one of my favorite cooks and this is a delicious, old-fashioned recipe that is a wonderful alternative to the traditional apple pie at Thanksgiving. Plus, it's perfect with vanilla bean ice cream! Yum!
9. Mini No-Bake Pumpkin Trifles by Mike Garten
If you want something extraordinarily unique for Thanksgiving that still has the pumpkin taste, try this delicious recipe for mini no-bake pumpkin trifles!
10. Riesling Baked Pears by Eating Well
I like to divert from the traditional spices of Thanksgiving at times and provide an alternative dish or dessert that will balance out the other flavors of pumpkin, apple and turkey. This Riesling Baked Pears recipe is such a delightful treat that also doesn't pack on too many more calories after the big meal.
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!
