Whether you are part of an ethnically mixed family, or you just want to make this year’s Thanksgiving special and different, take a look and get inspired by these traditional recipes with a new flavor.
1. Thanksgiving as a Grand Fiesta, Mexican Style
A compilation of Mexican-inspired recipes with all the warmth desired at the Thanksgiving table, from spicy chorizo pear stuffing to avocado and roasted yam fall ensalada, and more.
2. Healthy Holiday Feast
Here are some lighter options that are still tasty enough to gobble up. Alternatives to starchy white potatoes, pumpkin walnut biscuits, and sweet raspberry relish are among the treats you can serve up by following these recipes.
3. A Taste of China
Try these soy-glazed green beans for a sweet and salty side.
4. Indian Spice: Chai Sweet Potatoes
The warmth of a chai tea, flavored with ground cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, fits well in the Thanksgiving meal. Add these spices to your sweet potatoes for an East-meets-West experience this Thanksgiving.
5. Vegetarian Option—Turkey’s Not the Most Important Part
For a vegetarian dish with all the warmth and heartiness of Thanksgiving favorites, try this sweet potato and peanut stew.
6. Pumpkin Pie Classic With Ice Cream Filling
You’ll still be able to serve up the classic Thanksgiving dessert, pumpkin pie, but this version has the added appeal of ice an ice cream filling. Ice cream cake meets pumpkin pie in a gingersnap crust.
7. In a Pinch, Quick and Easy
Find recipes you can whip up in 30 minutes or less, from “Simon and Garfunkel stuffing,” to a spicy cornbread and sausage mix.
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