Discover a Thanksgiving Tradition Less Ordinary with these Show-Stealing Sides
The approach of Thanksgiving means finally getting to enjoy your favorite autumn traditions. Watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, playing a pick-up game of football, and sitting down to eat with friends and family are just a few tried and true November customs.
We love our traditions, but we also love the quirky and unconventional touches that make life interesting! So to make your Thanksgiving traditions a little less ordinary and a little more memorable, we've found a few recipes for classic Thanksgiving sides with a twist that will have your guests talking until Christmas.
1. Ah, mashed potatoes. Is Thanksgiving dinner really complete without this crowd-pleasing side? Yet instead of having the same plain potatoes again this year, mix it up with some Red Curry Mashed Potatoes from Cooking Curries!
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Tip: Red curry doesn't need to be spicy, so you don't have to worry about burning out your guests. But if you do want to add a little zing to your spuds, go ahead and add an extra dash of chili powder.
2. Instead of ordinary rolls that always seem to go uneaten, you can try Lauren Miyashiro's recipe for Cornbread Waffles from delish.com! The best part about this side is that it gives your already chock-full oven a break. All you need is a hot waffle iron, your basic cornbread ingredients, and a little gumption.
Waffles invite a little whimsy to your dinner table, and make the perfect treat for Friday morning leftovers!
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3. Sure, pumpkin pie is a sweet treat, but didn’t we have that last year? Let’s mix it up with Bianca's recipe for Pumpkin Basil Pinwheels from Elephantastic Vegan. This recipe is four ingredients, four steps, and sure to satisfy even your pickiest guests. Unlike traditional pumpkin pie, these pinwheels are vegan, work as either an appetizer or a dessert, and are a breeze to send home with Aunt Jen in a leftover container or Ziploc bag.
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With these creative Thanksgiving recipes you can still serve up and chow down on all your favorite seasonal foods, but now you'll really wow your guests and put life back into the feast. For even more ways to put a little zest into your holiday, explore Gallerie II and C&F Home's autumn tabletop collections and harvest décor. Go ahead, Discover a Tradition Less Ordinary.