It’s that time of year again: the smell of turkey cooking in the oven, family enjoying board games with football on in the background (or perhaps playing tag football in the backyard!), and watching a certain parade over breakfast … it’s Thanksgiving!

Keep your guests full and happy with some of these menu ideas that will serve up the best tastes of the holiday with a hint of health:

STARTERS

• Start the meal off right with Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, or even this Roasted Garlic, Pumpkin & Leek Soup.
• Who says you can’t have guacamole for Thanksgiving? Keep your guests nourished before the big meal with this Mediterranean Guacamole recipe from Avocados From Mexico.

SIDES 

• Looking for a salad that satisfies all of your fall cravings? This Harvest Vegetable Salad from Birds Eye should do the trick.
• We all love the traditional side dishes such as mashed sweet potatoes, so why not try a little twist with this Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with White Beans & Kale?
• What’s a Thanksgiving table without a ton of veggie options? Your guests will fall in love with Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Shallots with Balsamic Vinegar.
• Looking for a light side to add to your Thanksgiving feast? This seasonal Fennel and Mushroom Salad provided by the Mushroom Council will add a refreshing touch.

MAIN

• You can’t get more classic than this Herb Roasted Turkey.
• This Orange Roasted Turkey Breast recipe from Walmart tastes just as delicious as it sounds.
• What’s Thanksgiving, and turkey for that matter, without stuffing? Try this Whole Grain Apple Cranberry Stuffing.

DESSERT

• Spiced pears are the perfect ending to a great meal with this Apple-Pear Crisp with Peanut Butter
• Looking for a way to use up all of that fall fruit? This Harvest Fruit Compote is the perfect remedy. Serve hot or cold!
• We couldn’t find a more perfect ending to a Thanksgiving meal than with these beautiful Baked Apple Slices.

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by admin | November 16th, 2016