Update Your Traditional Thanksgiving Dishes

Posted on November 1st, 2021

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we’re all starting to get our menus ready for the big day. Thanksgiving is all about tradition and pairing select recipes together for one special day. While your family may have a few personal traditions like watching A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving or making a list of what you’re all grateful for, it’s really the one holiday where food brings us together. While you may have your chosen dishes already selected, here is a list of updated recipes full of flavor and delight for you to test out this Thanksgiving.

Rosemary Turkey

Ever have a bland turkey you had to soak in gravy to enjoy? Give your turkey a burst of flavor with this Roast Turkey with Truffle Gravy recipe from MyRecipes. This recipe involves stuffing your turkey with thyme sprigs, sage leaves, garlic, and a medium onion instead of soggy dressing. The truffle oil in the gravy makes the dish holiday-special. Get the recipe here: https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/roast-turkey-with-truffle-gravy 

Green Beans Casserole
Forget the canned green beans and overly-salty cream of mushroom soup this Thanksgiving. By utilizing fresh (or even frozen) crispy green beans and a creamy sauce, this Homemade Green Bean Casseroles from The Modern Proper that has a little more oomph! But don’t worry, you can still enjoy the French’s fried onions as this recipe doesn’t omit this traditional favorite! Get the recipe here: https://themodernproper.com/green-bean-casserole 

Au Gratin Potatoes
It just isn’t Thanksgiving without some form of creamy, cheesy potatoes to delight in with your turkey. But instead of trying to bring life back to dried up potatoes from bland, boxed au gratin potatoes, test out this Carrot & Potato Gratin with Parmesan and Thyme recipe from Food52. This recipe uses fresh ingredients and spices to give you all the flavor and texture. This hearty recipe is sure to be a new traditional favorite: https://food52.com/recipes/76893-carrot-and-potato-gratin-with-parmesan-and-thyme 

Macaroni & Cheese
So long, fake orange stuff! This Homemade Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Modern Honey pairs nutmeg and dried mustard with cream and sharp cheddar for a mac and cheese that trumps anything you tasted in your childhood. This recipe is sure to become a new family favorite that will have your kids passing on boxed mac and cheese everytime. Get the recipe here: https://www.modernhoney.com/homemade-macaroni-and-cheese/