While the turkey is often the star on Thanksgiving, the unending variety of foods and flavors that make up the rest of the meal can also steal the show. From classics like mashed potatoes to more creative options (Sweet Potato Salad, anyone?), the “supporting cast” of side dishes is just as exciting as the main dish.

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

• Stuffing: What’s Thanksgiving, and turkey for that matter, without stuffing? Try this Whole Grain Apple Cranberry Stuffing or Whole Wheat Stuffing with Turkey Sausage.

• Potatoes: We all love the traditional side dishes such as mashed sweet potatoes. But why not give a little twist to one of the world’s healthiest foods? Try Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with White Beans & Kale, or even Sweet Potato Falafel.

• Vegetables: What’s a Thanksgiving table without a ton of veggie options? Make your guests beg for more with Roasted Squash with Walnuts and Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Shallots with Balsamic Vinegar. Birds Eye is serving up some amazing Thanksgiving recipe options, including these Savory Green Beans & Caramelized Onions and even this Harvest Vegetable Salad.

• Soup: Start the meal off right with Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, or even this Roasted Garlic, Pumpkin & Leek Soup.

• Cranberries: It isn’t a holiday without cranberries. Combine all of the wonderful in-season flavors with this Acorn Squash with Cranberry Apple Stuffing, or top your turkey with this Tangerine Cranberry Relish.

• Spread: This Spiced Pear Butter is even the perfect topper for your leftover turkey sandwich the next day!

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by admin | November 18th, 2015