Cranberries, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy and pumpkin pie. These traditional holiday side dishes and desserts are what will be passed around many tables across the suburbs this Thanksgiving.
But, since variety is the spice of life, we decided to do a little digging for some more unique recipes to serve this Thanksgiving.
For those who haven't checked it out, Pinterest is a popular social media outlet that allows users to "pin" to virtual boards. Here are some of the most popular thanksgiving recipes being shared in recent days on Pinterest:
- Caramelized Yams with Toasted Marshmallows: This recipe is Gluten-free and brushed with a sweet orange sauce. Check out the full recipe on the Recipe Girl blog.
- Butternut Squash- Cheddar Gratin With Rosemary Breadcrumbs
- Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate
- Apple Pie Cookie Bars: Who says you need apple pie? These delicious-sounding bars are described as a "caramely-apply shortbread apple pie cookie bar." Find the full recipe on the Home is Where the Cookies Are blog.
- Five Fall Sangria Recipes: From cranberry sangria to honey crisp apple sangria to red wine sangria, The Kitchn blog has five great fall sangrias to try for your Thanksgiving feast.
- 21 Thanksgiving Stuffing Ideas: Stuffing, stuffing and more stuffing. The 7 on a Shoestring blog includes a Apple Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing recipe, Sausage and Pear Stuffing, Pepperoni Stuffing, and many more.
- Braided Pie Crust: For those making pies this Thanksgiving, Martha Stewart provides her crust recipe and step-by-step instructions on how to make a pretty-looking braided pie crust. She also shows four different decorative styles and instructions on making homemade a pie crust.
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