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November 16, 2021

Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

Tracy Benjamin shares her favorite Thanksgiving Menu Ideas for the holiday!

Hello hello! I have a bunch of Thanksgiving Menu Ideas for you if you’re looking to make something new/different for your feast.  We are a little over a week away from Thanksgiving.  Let’s look into the Shutterbean archives for some Thanksgiving Menu Ideas!

How to Make an Epic Cheeseboard with items from Trader Joe's! See more on Shutterbean.com

Epic Cheeseboard with Trader Joe’s Items!

All you ever needed and wanted on one tray! Plus, in this post, I share all of my favorite cheese board items from Trader Joe’s.

TURKEY CRANBERRY MEATBALLS

When I was a kid, there were always meatballs at my parent’s friend’s get-togethers. I loved it. It’s gotta be the fact that you can eat something off of a toothpick. That makes things special, right?

Herbed Goat Cheese

This is such a great recipe for the holidays. People love HERBS and CHEESE and when you combine them with crostini, all bets are off!

Bacon Artichoke Dip

How about a hot dip? One with cheese, bacon and artichokes? Sign me up!

Vegan Ranch Dip

If you have a guest with dietary restrictions, hook them up with a vegan ranch dip and veggies. 

BAKED ARTICHOKE SQUARES

Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without my mom’s Baked Artichoke squares.

The best part is that you can totally make these the night before & reheat.

Mushroom Polenta Bites

I bet you can’t just have one!

 

Sausage Mushroom Stuffing

Fact: stuffing (and mashed potatoes) is KEY to my Thanksgiving holiday. This stuffing is a whole mean in itself! NOM. 

The BEST Creamed Spinach

It really is THE BEST. I love that many of you have included this one in your parties throughout the years. YAY!!!

PECAN TOPPED SWEET POTATOES

This was my contribution to our Thanksgiving parties for several years! It’s a tradition that came from my Aunt & Uncle and it was a wonderful way of carrying on their spirits at our table.

No-Knead Cloverleaf Rolls

Yes, I’ve made my own rolls!!! And NO, they’re not that hard to make. These went fast in my family. I think Cooper ate most of them… I don’t blame him. 

Make your own cranberry sauce! Tracy from Shutterbean shares her Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe!

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

I always make my own. It’s real easy! Plus, it makes things extra special if you don’t like canned cranberry sauce. 

Skillet-Roasted Cauliflower with Breadcrumbs

Vegetarians at the table will sing your praises.

SWEET & SOUR ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH

One of my favorite recipes! All the meat-eaters are gonna be eating this vegetarian side dish. Vegans! Vegetarians! Get your fill on servings before they clean you OUT.

BREAD APPLE SAUSAGE HASH

If you have any leftover bread….or maybe you’re not even having Thanksgiving but you want the flavors of Thanksgiving….FOR BREAKFAST or BREAKFAST FOR DINNER make this recipe!

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS & BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Your guests will love this combo! There are cranberries up in it too!

BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS W/ PANCETTA

I would be so happy if a little gravy crossed paths with this dish!

LITTLE GEM LETTUCE SALAD WITH BEETS & WALNUTS

An elegant salad that exploits beet season! I love how delicate gem lettuce is. So tender.

Beet Salad with Poppy Seed and Chive Dressing is a great addition to your Fall & Winter menu! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

Beet Salad with Poppy Seed & Chive Dressing

A beautiful salad to bring to the party if you’ve got salad duty!

Autumn Reset Button Salad 

This is a whole meal in itself! All of my favorite things in a salad! 

Bourbon Sage Cooler- a refreshing cocktail with just the right amount of sweetness. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com in partnership with Nugget Markets!

Bourbon Sage Cooler

Because sage syrup is a great addition to your holiday bar.

Holiday Rum Punch

‘Tis the season!!!

HOT VANILLA CIDER 

Something for the kids if you take out the bourbon and something to make your old relatives tolerable if you feel like adding bourbon.

CRANBERRY ROSEMARY SPRITZERS

I can’t think of a better cocktail to have with turkey!

POMEGRANATE MANHATTAN

Oh, wait. I found something better to go with turkey. THESE MANHATTANS.

Just keep your cool. Manhattans can bring out some interesting family dynamics. hehe

Pumpkin Pudding Cake

A self-saucing cake that’s PERFECT with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 

Cranberry Rosemary Bars

Round out the dessert table with these cranberry studded treats! Look at how pretty they are.

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Please low-carb/vegan family members with this treat. They would never know it’s vegan…and egg-free!

Pumpkin Gingersnap Ice Cream Cake 

This easy-to-make dessert is such a savior! It’s easy to slice (unlike pie!) and it requires no time to make. You just need a few hours in your freezer and you’re good to go.

PUMPKIN BOURBON MILKSHAKES

You could serve these milkshakes in addition to your dessert. Imagine them in mini glasses. Perfect!

CARAMEL APPLE FLOATS

Kids AND parents will get a kick out of this recipe. Sparkling apple cider AND ice cream!! 

PUMPKIN PECAN ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

They’re small…which means that people who are STUFFED will be like “Oh, I’ll just take one!”

Then their ONE turns into 4. WATCH OUT.

Have a bunch of persimmons to use up? Try these Persimmon Bars with Lemon Glaze! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

Persimmon Spice Bars

Walk into the party with these bars. Immediately impress the whole crowd.

Sure people will fill up on pumpkin pie, but when they eat one of these bars for breakfast the next morning, you’re the real hero.

Burnt Butter Ginger Pear Crumble

Oh gosh. Now that I am looking at this, maybe I should make a crumble for Thanksgiving??!!

pumpkin cake with brown butter icing

PUMPKIN CAKE WITH BROWN BUTTER ICING 

You could easily turn this recipe into cupcakes. Your guests will LOVE the brown butter icing & moist cake.

PUMPKIN CREAM PIE

You just gotta. This one has a gingersnap crust! It’s light/ fluffy and you don’t have to bake the final pie.

PUMPKIN PIE IN A MUG!

I’m just gonna throw that one out there and remind you that you can make a little mini pumpkin pie IN A MUG. All you need is a microwave.

Hippy Pumpkin Bread - Shutterbean

Hippy Pumpkin Bread

Maybe you want to make a bread? Bring as a host gift? This pumpkin bread is amazing.

 

ALSO!!

Don’t forget to save leftovers so you can have an amazing sandwich like this one!

TURKEY CRANBERRY BACON SANDWICH

That’s right. We add bacon to this sandwich because more is more!

16 Ways to Say GRACE at your table this year

Because we have a lot to be thankful for!

Self-Care Strategies for the Holidays. Make time for yourself! More on Shutterbean.com!

Self Care Strategies for the holidays!

Things to remember if you’re around family and need to cope!

And don’t forget,  disposable pie pans make THE BEST  to-go containers!

I hope you find these Thanksgiving Menu Ideas helpful! Wishing you a great holiday, if you celebrate! xo

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