A roundup of tried and tested recipes for your Thanksgiving Menu that includes Breakfast, Condiments, Mains, Sides & Desserts.
It’s that time of the year again. Time for family, fun, laughter, food and gratitude. Thanksgiving is upon us and I’m gonna help you plan your entire menu right from breakfast to Thanksgiving worthy mains to delicious desserts to end your meal. And the good thing, there is nothing in these recipes that needs weeks or even days of planning. If your pantry is stocked for the essentials, you are good to go. Mix and match the recipes shown here to create one truly memorable Thanksgiving meal.
1. Lemon, Yogurt & Berry Waffles With Berry Sauce.
You will go gaga over these waffles – crisp outside and fluffy inside, with the slight tang of lemon and yogurt, served with a sweet berry sauce. What’s more? You can make the batter ahead of time as well. Even if you don’t, this recipe takes all of 30 minutes to make.
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This fluffy focaccia bread studded with juicy red grapes and fresh rosemary will awaken your senses and whet your appetite before the big meal. Feel free to use frozen pizza dough to save time.
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If savory is more your style, then this stunning braided wreath bread stuffed with a delicious chimichurri sauce is just the stunning centerpiece your table needs this Thanksgiving. Make it for breakfast/brunch or as the bread to accompany the bird at dinner.
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Forgot that little can of red jelly? Just grab a bag of cranberries and a few oranges and let the sauce literally make itself while you prep dinner.
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5. Spicy Cranberry Relish (Thokku).
A spicy, tangy Indian style cranberry relish, this thokku is somewhere between a chutney and achar. Goes perfectly with the Indo-American Thanksgiving meal that I make every year. Why not give it a try this year?
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6. Whole Roasted Chicken With Sumac & Piri–Piri Sauce.
And here comes the pièce de ré·sis·tance, the jewel of the Thanksgiving meal. This succulent whole roasted chicken makes sense for smaller gatherings. And chicken cooks faster than a large turkey too. This bird has been generously seasoned with a feisty red pepper sauce and Mediterranean spices and herbs.
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This is THE perfect recipe for blackened spiced roasted chicken thighs with perfectly crisp skin. The secret marinade and spice rub make this the most fragrant and flavorful chicken you will ever make. Scale the recipe up to cook a whole bird or roast a platter of thighs so that everyone gets their favorite piece!
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8. Mutton Biryani (One Pot Rice & Meat Dish).
Biryani is our go-to meal on special occasions. This aromatic one-pot rice and meat dish seasoned with fresh herbs and aromatic spices is like a warm hug on a cool evening. Plus, it’s not that hard to make!
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9. Roasted Acorn Squash Salad With Maple Dressing.
One thing that I struggle with is coming up with delicious and new sides for our Thanksgiving meal. Think outside mashed potatoes and creamed corn. This roasted acorn squash salad with a maple-lime dressing is the perfect Fall dish, that works perfect as a Thanksgiving side.
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The perfect fall dessert, these caramel apple cupcakes are a real treat! From a whole bunch of shredded apples in the fluffy cupcakes to the cream cheese frosting to the sweet homemade caramel sauce, this is one dessert that’s sure to please everyone. Plus, the leftovers taste ah-mazing, not that you’ll have any!!
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Make this decadent show-stopper upside-down caramel orange cake to best bring out the flavors and beauty of the season’s oranges.
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This creamy rice pudding flavored with delicate almond extract and topped with crunchy almonds will be comforting and light at the same time after a big meal. Plus, it can definitely be made ahead of time!
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So, tell me, what are your Thanksgiving Day plans? Are you still looking for last-minute recipe ideas? I hope this helps!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!
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Wow! Wonderful post Anjana. The pics are urging me to try these recipes. Looks delicious.
Thank you, glad you liked them!!