Five unique and exciting dishes to help you craft a delicious Thanksgiving menu that’s sure to satisfy every craving at your dinner table this year.
Creating a delicious Thanksgiving menu that fits with traditions while still being unique and exciting every year can sometimes feel like a chore. Whether you’re hosting ‘friendsgiving’ or a traditional family function, it’s easy to feel the pressure to entertain your guests with a scrumptious meal. This year, focus on the people around you and let us help plan your perfect dinner.
Let’s take a trip through our family of brands that each offer unique takes on traditional recipes that can be enjoyed for years to come. From stellar sides to marvellous mains, stop stressing the menu and focus on those around you instead! Enjoy our delicious and diverse array of recipes to share with your friends and family this year that guests of all appetites will be sure to love.
Your new favourite appetizer recipe
Maple Bacon Wrapped Tator Tot Bites are the perfect appetizer for bacon-lovers at your Thanksgiving dinner table. Warm and comforting tater tots wrapped with delicious crispy Maple Leaf® bacon — what could be better? This salty and savoury side dish will have all your friends and family begging to take home leftovers. Paired with a sweet chili or gochujang sauce — these will be sure to delight!
Try a delicious twist on a classic Thanksgiving side dish
Leave the sweet potato casserole behind and dive into an excitingly sweet and spicy comfort dish: Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Chili Crisp Crema. Mixing it up with LightLife®’s Smart Bacon is a great way to provide a nutritional boost of plant-based protein to your veggie side dish. This recipe has a new and refreshing take on a timeless fall vegetable that will be sure to kick up the heat and add flair to your Thanksgiving table.
Enjoy a classic showstopper with sweet and savoury ham
You can’t go wrong with a Thanksgiving ham, right? This Slow Cooker Ham recipe featuring Schneiders® Original Applewood Smoked Ham is a simple and timesaving showstopper that will let you mingle and connect with all your friends and family, all while providing a comforting main course. Nothing says fall more than maple and cranberries. Don’t be afraid to throw in some seasonal fall veggies in the slow cooker to pump up the flavour and add to your homemade gravy!
Spice up your Thanksgiving with jerk spiced Halal chicken
Got a small dinner party to cook for? The fiery and fruity taste of jerk chicken, plus a sweet kick of root beer, is sure to impress this Thanksgiving. This Jerk Spiced Root Beer Can Chicken recipe from Mina® provides a unique take on juicy rotisserie chicken, giving you a great opportunity to spice up and upgrade your traditional Thanksgiving poultry. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ve created a delicious and stunning main course that will satisfy and entertain your hungry dinner guests.
A sweet and savoury dessert for your plant-based friends
Immerse yourself in Puff Pastry Baked Chao with Apples and Port. This dessert is a delicious and satisfying mix of Field Roast™’s creamy Chao slices, apples, and raisins wrapped up in pastry dough that makes for the ultimate Thanksgiving dessert. A lightweight yet comforting dish that is sure to leave all your guests — whether plant-based foodies or not — wanting more.
Enjoy your delectable Thanksgiving meal, compliments of Maple Leaf Foods!
