Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Traditions

Thanksgiving is nearly here, and whether you’re planning to cook the big meal by yourself for the first time or you’re a seasoned veteran of Thanksgiving, you’re probably gearing up for a lot of work. From finding the right centerpiece to determining and preparing the Thanksgiving menu, there’s a lot that goes into the meal before it’s time to sit down and eat it. It can all be overwhelming, but we’re here to help! Here are some great Thanksgiving menu ideas destined to become favorite traditions.

• Start with the meat. Will it be turkey or ham? If you choose turkey, there are so many ways to cook it that you’ll have to spend some time contemplating. Will you make the Perfect Roast Turkey or fire up the grill for Grilled Citrus and Spice Turkey? Do you prefer Butter Roasted Turkey with Giblet Pan Gravy like Grandma used to make, or was your Grandma more of an Herb and Citrus Butter Roasted Turkey kind of cook? Some people prefer Fried Turkey, and others like to brine their turkeys, as with this recipe for Pear and Thyme Brined Turkey or this one for Brined Roasted Turkey with Pan Gravy. If you’re feeling adventurous, you might even want to try this Red Chile and Orange Glazed Turkey or Turkey Roulade Three Ways.
• Or feel free to go meatless. Are you having a vegetarian Thanksgiving? Make a Tofurkey Roast the star of the show. Going vegan? Serve a Whole Roasted Cauliflower. Then choose a variety of delicious vegetable dishes to complement your main course.
• Great side dishes can make a meal exceptional. If you’re into the stuffing, choose between Cornbread Stuffing with Sweet Peppers, Onion and Celery, Challah Stuffing with Chestnuts and Dried Fruit, French-Bread Stuffing with Oysters and Bacon, Buttermilk Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage, or Cornbread Apple Dressing. Mix and match vegetable offerings like Crispy Brussels Sprouts Salad, Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin, Sweet Potato Casserole, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Southern Style Green Beans, Roasted Squash with Goat Cheese and Cranberries, Rosemary Port Cranberry Sauce or Citrus Cranberry Sauce, Green Bean Casserole or Squash Casserole.
• Offer a variety of delicious desserts. You can’t go wrong with pie, whether it’s Ginger Pumpkin, Double Crust Apple Cheddar, Pecan, or Mocha Cream Pie. Then again, a good Toffee Crunch Cake is hard to beat, and it never hurts to serve some Sweet Potato Snickerdoodles.

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