Planning Your Thanksgiving Meal? We've Got Some Ideas!

Planning your Thanksgiving Meal? We have some Ideas!

Freshly prepared food at your holiday table makes the meal memorable.

Here are a few new recipes to add to your menu.

Fresh greens are important here, so make sure you pick up the freshest produce you can find. The spicy arugula and bitter radicchio are the perfect backdrop to the creamy goat cheese and helps ensure this salad isn’t too sweet. What you’re looking for here is balance! The dressing is the perfect blend of fall flavors with apple cider vinegar for tang and maple syrup for sweetness. This classic salad will whet your appetite and set the stage for a great meal

Cranberry sauce is a holiday staple for good reason. This condiment adds brightness and a pop of color to an often monochromatic holiday spread. Make it ahead of time and store covered in the refrigerator to get a head start on your holiday prep. Great on everything from turkey sandwiches to a scoop of vanilla ice cream, you’ll have plenty of ways to use the sauce after the big meal.

Make this vibrant, flavorful squash the side-dish star of your next gathering. This recipe relies on pantry staples, so you can whip this up whenever the mood strikes. The bold flavor of fresh herbs and tangy yogurt feel anything but last minute. Adaptable for special diets, this veggie will be a welcome addition to every holiday menu. Pair this with a salad of winter greens and cooked grains for a light but filling lunch or serve it alongside a roast pork loin to wow your next dinner date. 

What’s more classic than apple pie? Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or maybe a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream, this is the finishing touch you need for your holiday feast. Make sure to use ice water in the crust and keep the dough chilled when you’re not actively using it. This will help keep your pie looking nice and neat. Adding a bit of ginger to the classic fall-apple filling adds warmth and zing to this sweet dessert. 

May your time in the kitchen be filled with love, laughter and joy as you celebrate all you are grateful for.