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Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

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Who says Thanksgiving sides have to be heavy and calorie-laden? Forget the canned cranberry sauce and marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes – it’s time to class up your holiday table with some healthy alternatives. Swap out buttery mashed potatoes for a creamy cauliflower mash, or try roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze instead of green bean casserole. And don’t forget about the stuffing - opt for a quinoa and wild rice blend with dried fruit and nuts for a nutritious twist on this classic dish. With these fresh takes on traditional favorites, your guests will return for seconds without feeling like they need an extra belt notch. Cheers to a deliciously guilt-free feast! Roasted Vegetables with Herbs Instead of the usual green bean casserole or overly creamy vegetable dishes, try a medley of seasonal roasted vegetables. Choose a variety of colorful veggies such as Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, carrots, and butternut squash. Toss them in olive oil, sprinkle with your favorite h...

Thanksgiving Menu 2023

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Thanksgiving is a time to gather with friends and family to celebrate all that we are thankful for. There are many different kinds of foods that can be served at a typical Thanksgiving meal. A traditional Thanksgiving menu typically consists of a roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, green beans, dinner rolls, and a variety of pies for dessert. In addition to this, many people like to serve a variety of side dishes including sweet potatoes, cornbread, yams, salads, macaroni and cheese, deviled eggs, and more. Turkey is usually the main event of the meal but other dishes like ham or roast beef are also popular. No matter what you decide to serve, your Thanksgiving menu will be sure to satisfy everyone around the table. Here's what's on my Thanksgiving table this year: You can find the recipes below... Slow Cooker Turkey Breast - Dinner at the Zoo  ← click link for recipe Slow cooker turkey breast is one of the most delicious and convenient ways to en...

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

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***UPDATED 10/26/24*** Thanksgiving is around the corner and what better time to try new side dishes for your holiday dinner. If your family is like most, they like to have the same dishes every year. I guess if it works don't fix it, right? Maybe this year you can sneak in a new side dish and it may become one of the favorites. Here are several side dish recipes you may want to try this year. 🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃 Cranberry sauce is a must on my table and I usually buy the canned sauce but maybe this year I will make this no-fuss recipe. Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce Ingredients 8 servings 1 pkg (12 oz.) fresh or frozen cranberries 2/3 cup sugar 1 seedless orange, peeled and sectioned 2 bay leaves 1 Cinnamon stick Instructions Place all ingredients in 4-quart slow cooker. Cover. Cook 3 hours on HIGH, stirring every hour. Uncover. Stir well. Cook, uncovered, 30 to 45 minutes longer on HIGH or until slightly thickened. 🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃 This next recipe looks like it's g...