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When November rolls around, we begin to crave staple Thanksgiving meals like roasted turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, herb-crusted stuffing, and mouth-watering sweet potato casserole. While we love these stalwart recipes, there are plenty of innovative and delicious ways to shake up the day’s usual plates. Here are some exceptional and distinctive recipes for entrees and side dishes that will breathe new life into your Thanksgiving spread.
One of the most coveted sides will become even more celebrated after dipped in a deep fryer. Choose your favorite mashed potato recipe and toss in bacon, chives, a dollop of sour cream, or whatever fun additions you think will send these potatoes over the top. Next, follow this recipe to bread and fry this side to creamy, crispy perfection.
The two paramount menu items join together to create an all-in-one Thanksgiving burger. Turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and mashed potatoes shine in this recipe. Serve as an appetizer or as the main course for a low-key, fun turkey day dinner.
Treat guests to a new take on the classic, tart apple pie with this simple solution. Finely diced Granny Smiths are coated in brown sugar and quickly heated to create a truly delectable salsa. Make your own cinnamon sugar chips but be warned — guests may not have room for pumpkin pie after devouring the entire bowl. Get the recipe here!
Sweet potatoes are often the unsung hero of the Thanksgiving Day table. Traditional sweet potato casseroles are often sugar-laden and texture-less. This year, spice up this dish by adding crunchy pecans coated in maple syrup with this healthy, vegan recipe.
Swap out the canned for a fresher, more robust variety of this beloved recipe. Cranberry sauce adds a colorful element to any Thanksgiving Day spread but usually doesn’t get gobbled up as quickly as some of the other sides – we’re looking at you mashed potatoes. This year treat guests to a red-wine infused cranberry sauce with cinnamon sticks and orange peels that will taste more like a zesty sangria instead of sugary, preserved jelly.
Shake up the staple dinner rolls by swapping them out for this easy-to-make cornbread recipe. Add spicy peppers to these sweet, moist muffins for a combination that is out of this world. Bake an extra batch and give your guests a few to take home. Here’s the recipe!
This year set your Thanksgiving Day meal apart with new twists on favorite classics. VerraWest in Longmont offers residents modern, luxury apartments located nearby our city’s bustling downtown. Our apartments are spacious and elegant, providing the perfect locale for your lively Thanksgiving celebration. Contact us today to schedule a tour.