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   • Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas

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     Many foods correlate with Thanksgiving. If you want to try something new this year consider some of the Thanksgiving dinner ideas listed below. Then choose a recipe with that food item as the main ingredient.

     Meats

     The meat for Thanksgiving dinner occupies the main course. Poultry is the staple of Thanksgiving dinner in the United States with Turkey taking the lead as the main bird. However, the origin of Thanksgiving reveals that early settlers feasted on other birds and seafood. For those who prefer meat other than poultry and seafood, the addition of pork and beef were added.

     Poultry

     Turkey
     Goose
     Duck
     Chicken

     Pork

     Ham

     Beef

     Prime Rib

     Seafood

     Lobster

     Vegetables

     Vegetables are easy to prepare and add color to your Thanksgiving dinner presentation. Planned correctly, these vegetables can accent the meats flavors and provide different textures for you and your guests to enjoy.

     Asparagus
     Carrots
     Collard greens
     Corn on the cob / creamed
     Green Beans
     Mustard Greens
     Okra
     Potatoes- baked, home fries, mashed
     Rutabagas
     Salad
     Squash
     Tomatoes
     Turnips

     Side Dishes-

     Side dishes captivate your guest’s taste buds by combining different complimentary flavors. Below are many traditional side dishes that have earned their position on the Thanksgiving dinner table from generation to generation.

     Cranberry- sauce, chutney
     Fruit Salad
     Gravies
     Green Bean Casserole
     Lasagna
     Macaroni and Cheese
     Pasta Salad
     Potatoes- scalloped, au gratin
     Relish
     Rice
     Stews- beef
     Stuffed Shells
     Stuffing
     Sweet Potato Pie
     Tamales
     Yams / Sweet Potato Casserole
     Zucchini Pie

     Breads-

     Bread
     Cornbread
     Dinner Rolls

     Dessert

     A Thanksgiving dinner would not be complete if the dessert was missing. After a little while, most people have a little room for dessert. You can pre-make your desserts or purchase them from your local grocery store.

     Apple Pie
     Bars
     Cheesecake
     Chocolate Creme Pie
     Jello
     Pecan Pie
     Pudding
     Pumpkin Pie
     Need Recipes? Go to Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes

     
     
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