New Traditions Thanksgiving Dinner
From roast turkey with sweet onion jam to a chili-chocolate torte, these fresh Thanksgiving dishes play on classic flavor pairings in fun, new ways.
David Bonom
Arugula and Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Roasting cauliflower to a golden brown brings out scrumptious flavors. Tossed with spicy arugula this salad is really a tremendous treat -- anytime.
Aromatic Parsnips and Carrots
Two Autumnal classics, carrots and parsnips, are made extra special with complementary flavors reminiscent of India -- fennel, cinnamon, coriander, and garlic.
Fingerling Potatoes
Fingerling potatoes are fabulous simply roasted with oil, salt, and pepper. Add the garlic-infused dipping sauce and it's beyond fabulous.
Celery Root and Sweet Potato Cakes
Sweet Potato and Celery Root Cakes are a fun twist on classic potato pancakes. The sweetness of the celery root and sweet potatoes are balanced by the spice from the cumin.
Apple, Bacon, and Leek Bread Pudding
Apple, Bacon, and Leek Bread Pudding is a fabulous substitute for stuffing. Many of the same flavors are in the pudding - it's just not necessary to roast a whole bird to get the full delight from the recipe.
Olive Focaccia
Hints of the Mediterranean come through in this rosemary and olive-studded focaccia.
Roast Turkey with Sweet Onion Jam
For a fresh twist on classic Thanksgiving turkey, try this unique recipe. A garlic-infused jam forms a flavorful crust as the turkey roasts.
Walnut and Sage Pesto Turkey Breast
Pesto is such an incredible spread. This one takes it a step further to make it perfect for Thanksgiving. It stars the flavors of sage and walnuts, in place of the traditional basil and pine nuts.
BBQ Spice-Rubbed Turkey Breast
The spices are hallmarks of southwestern cooking -- cumin, chili powder, garlic, and pepper. The recipe is highly flavorful, easy and, delicious. The recipe for cranberry barbecue sauce is a great match for this turkey.
Fresh Grape Chutney
This chutney marries perfectly with the olive focaccia but is versatile enough to go with pork and chicken as well.
Sweet and Spicy Nuts
These nuts are a little spicy, a little sweet, a lot delicious.
Onion-Thyme Gravy
This delicious gravy goes great with all sorts of different turkey recipe variations.
Chili Chocolate Torte and Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Chocolate and chili are a standard combination for things that are not sweet, but in this recipe for a Chili Chocolate Torte, the warm spices add to the depth of the flavors and give it a mysterious little kick.
Earl Grey Pound Cake with Lemon Curd
A very clever pairing of lemon and tea. It's a classic flavor match deliciously served up in a different treatment.
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Kind of a weird twist on turkey dinner. My kids wouldn't eat it. I guess we eat very plain, bland, boring!!!! But I like thew simple celery dressing, sweet potato, mashed, peas, greenbean casserol, and pie deal the best!
11/18/2011 11:03:38 AM Report AbuseWe used to roast rock cornish game hens and give one to each of the kids and tell them that they each got their own baby turkey.
11/10/2009 06:11:32 PM Report AbuseAlso, when our boys were still living at home, on Christmas we stayed in our jammies all day. Except for my husband, he would put his jeans on over his pj's and put his coat on and go to the local Chinese carry-out place and get our dinner. We loved it and the kids never had to leave their toys to go somewhere and watch other kids playing with all of their holiday loot! Oh, the memories.
11/10/2009 03:35:36 PM Report AbuseI enjoy cooking for my amily and friends on the holidays, they enjoy it too. I usually start the morning before and get the pies and cakes done, then I start the sides. My hubby likes to deep fry our birds and that makes more room for the ovens. Whatever anyone does for the holidays is always great as long as you have somebody to celebrate with.Happy holidays!
11/10/2009 03:32:19 PM Report AbuseI agree on going out or hope you get an invite. To me its outrageous on the cost of the one meal I put together for my family of 4 cuz its been a tradition on all the fixings. If ya live in Eastern TN come on over. I will have enough to feed 10 to 12 or more...lol
11/10/2009 01:46:16 PM Report AbuseFor a small family you could roast a chicken, or cornish game hens. I disagree on how it's cheaper to eat out.
11/10/2009 12:22:04 PM Report AbuseGo out to eat. There are quite a few places open & it would be cheaper in the long run. If that's not an option, try roasting just a small turkey breast with sides for two. You can always use the leftover turkey for sandwiches. Donna, TN.
11/10/2009 11:52:46 AM Report Abuse