Making the same things from last year may leave you feeling creatively exhausted as you get ready for Thanksgiving. And you want the meal to be special even if you're simply feeding your immediate family! The simplest approach to liven up stale, outdated menus is to include contemporary spins on traditional meals, showcasing your culinary skills while maintaining festive flavors.
This balancing act can be challenging because it takes a lot of work to find fresh approaches to traditional dishes. But do not worry—we have compiled some of the best contemporary variations on Thanksgiving classics. Prepare to get inventive with these 5 non-traditional Thanksgiving dishes that we predict will quickly become classics.
Cranberry Brie Pastry Tarts
Mini pastries are the best way to wow. These tarts with cranberries and brie will work, and they're simpler to make than you may think.
Dauphinoise Potatoes
Julia Child made this potato dish famous decades ago, and for good reason, too. Instead of serving mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving, opt for this classic, which incorporates the flavors of France. You'll impress your family and leave them wanting more.
Cheese and Garlic Pull-Apart Bread
This Cheese and Garlic Crack Bread is EPIC! “Crack bread” is an appropriate name for this because it’s garlic bread – on crack…..
It’s basically a cheesy garlic bread, but so much more fun AND delicious! Cheese, garlic and bread – in pull apart bread form. You can’t go wrong. Guaranteed to be the most popular thing at any gathering you take it to!
Maple-Glazed Spatchcock Turkey
Mix up your classic Thanksgiving turkey this year with this Maple Glazed Turkey recipe! This recipe takes your average holiday turkey to the next level with an easy-to-make herb butter & a simple maple glaze. It’s the most perfect, cozy combination of fall flavors!
Cajun Baked Turkey Breast with Dressing
You may start to feel tired of the same old flavors in your turkey. Not to worry, as you can put a great twist on your recipe by switching to a Cajun-inspired bird that will pack in the flavor. If you want to have your turkey stand out this holiday season and infuse a bit of spice, this bird won't lead you astray.
