Rethinking the Thanksgiving Menu
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and the scent of turkey and pumpkin pie are in the air.
Every Thanksgiving, a nagging thought creeps into my head.
“What if we didn’t serve dry turkey and bland mashed potatoes every year? Imagine what could be accomplished.”
What if we didn’t serve dry turkey and bland mashed potatoes every year? Imagine what could be accomplished. Everyone would be happy all day and no one would bring up politics. Strangers would be friends and peace and harmony would finally be achieved in our homes and neighborhoods.
Don’t get me wrong, I love the traditional Thanksgiving meal as much as anyone else, but if you’re like me, and wonder just what it would be like to step outside of the box a bit, here are 5 non-traditional menu options to spice up your Thanksgiving!
5 non-traditional menu options to spice up your Thanksgiving!
Pumpkin or Squash Soup
Embrace the vegetables of the season with a warm and hearty soup!
2. Garlic Rolls
Switch out your plain rolls with flaky, buttery, garlic knots!
3. Cornbread
Even better, skip the flour-based bread and serve cornbread!
4. Mac and Cheese
Honestly, why don’t we eat this at every meal? Make it fancy with some Conchiglie pasta
5. Panna Cotta
Enjoy the deep and warm flavors of fall by serving panna cotta with peach, apricot, or honey accents!
Try these out this Thanksgiving to shake things up a bit!
Or, like me, indulge in the idea while enjoying dry turkey and bland mashed potatoes, because we all know Aunt Cathy will bring more than enough spice to Thanksgiving!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Tina calls Northwestern Pennsylvania her home, and Queens, New York her sometimes home. She enjoys spending quality time with loved ones, reading captivating and educational books, spending time in coffee shops, and occasionally engaging in an active lifestyle via biking, rock climbing, hiking, and swimming. She values the power of words and loves to see writing change and impact lives. If you’d like to contact her directly, you can reach her at tina.thesimpledesignco@gmail.com.