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Welcome to the most food-focused week of the year. Of course, I am a fan. I love the way there is a relatively similar menu being served all over the country on Thursday and then the leftovers continue throughout the weekend. Even non-meat eaters have traditional dishes they cannot live without. For my family that is the mashers, although, we would each be happy mixing it up with the Kale Mashed Potatoes. I also introduced the Streusel Topped Sweet Potatoes to my family at least ten years ago and it just keeps coming back to rave reviews, year after year.
One classic dish I didn’t try until I was an adult was the canned and processed Green Bean Casserole. Of course, I had to give it a facelift with a homemade mushroom sauce and crispy oven baked onions to sprinkle on top.
And the most traditional dish of all the Turkey gets an extra moist flavor boost by brining it in cranberry & spices. Stuff it or serve the Herb-Sausage Stuffing alongside.
Beyond the Turkey & Sausage Stuffing, the rest of my T-day meal is close to vegan with Wild Mushroom Stuffing and Mushroom Gravy. Show stopping main dishes such as the Red Wine Tempeh or the Wild Stuffed Pumpkin may even make turkey eaters a bit jealous.
When volunteering to bring a dish to a potluck, bring a vegetable as I believe there is rarely enough veggies on the average holiday table. A glistening Chopped Kale & Pomegranate Salad becomes more flavorful with time, therefore perfect for making ahead and packing up. While the rich Mustard Cream Brussels Sprouts will convert any brussels sprout haters with the lip-smacking simple sauce.
Scoop up any residual sauces or drips on your plate with homemade Squash Biscuits. While the end of the evening is even better with these gluten-free Baked Pumpkin Custards and Persimmon Whipped Cream. For those who prefer a sweet breakfast, try this dessert like meal instead.
Appetizer-style meals are fun during this holiday week such as Shrimp with Pomegranate Cocktail Sauce or the Hazelnut Butternut Squash Dip.
Leftovers are almost as important as the actual meal. While, recycling the same meal keeps many satisfied, try playing with your leftovers with Turkey Pumpkin Soup for lunch or Turkey & Greens Hash for breakfast. The vegan leftovers are perfect for a Quick Seitan Shepherd’s Pie too.
This Thanksgiving embrace tradition while dabbling in a few new dishes for the holiday! Tweet, like or pin your favorite recipes and help us spread the word about delicious seasonal food this holiday.
Cook seasonally. Eat consciously. Live well,
