Holiday favorites like mashed potatoes and stuffing are staples of any Thanksgiving table — but what if this year you usher in a few unexpected turns? We’re talking vibrant colors, larger-than-life flavors, ingenious cooking techniques and more. To help you pull it off, we’ve created a legendary Thanksgiving menu from turkey to sides to pie that’s sure to make every bite epic.
Light and Bright App: Muhammara + Crudités
Kick off your feast and avoid food fatigue with muhammara, a smoky-sweet, fiery-red roasted red pepper dip. Pair with colorful, crunchy veggies like sliced watermelon radishes, rainbow carrots, cucumber and Romanesco (a nutty, earthy cousin of cauliflower).
The Juiciest, Crispiest Bird
This year, up your turkey game by dry brining your bird. This easy, foolproof technique involves rubbing salt, sugar and seasonings directly onto the turkey skin and meat before cooking. As a result, your bird stays tender and moist on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside.
Epic Vegan Main: Stuffed Squash
If turkey is off the table for yourself or your guests, it’s smart to have a vegan alternative in your back pocket. Festive and eye-catching, stuffed whole squash like acorn or kabocha is the perfect solution. Stuff with an array of fillings, like whole grains, dried cranberries, sweet potatoes, chopped apples, fresh herbs and more.
Kicked-Up Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is vibrant on its own, but incorporating fresh orange or lemon zest gives it extra color and brightness. Don’t stop there — try grated ginger for a touch of spiciness, chopped fresh rosemary for an herby kick, or a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom.
A Colorful, Produce-Packed Salad
Add brightness to your meal and balance out the heavier dishes with an over-the-top, produce-packed salad. Start with a colorful assortment of lettuces, like green romaine and red radicchio, then add in everything from thinly sliced beets to roasted butternut squash. Don’t forget crunch — try toasted walnuts or pecans.
Get the recipe: Beet Salad with Gorgonzola and Maple Dressing
Spiced and Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Add excitement to your favorite side dishes by introducing unexpected flavors. If you’re roasting carrots, don’t just toss them with butter — serve them over a bed of Greek yogurt and sprinkle with harissa, sesame seeds and coriander seeds.
Upgraded Green Beans
Haricots verts are thin in appearance and delicate in flavor — call them classy green beans. They’re also the ideal blank canvas for just about any flavor or texture. For next-level beans, toss with a citrusy vinaigrette and top with crunchy pickled shallots and fiery Fresno chiles.
Mac and Cheese, All Grown Up
Kick a favorite side up a notch with a secret produce ingredient — butternut squash. Roast whole, then process into a smooth purée to create the base for a gooey, creamy cheese sauce. What’s more, you can feel a little less guilty about reaching for a second serving.
Best-in-Class Holiday Wines
An epic Thanksgiving meal deserves equally epic wines.** Lucky for you, our expert Wine Team has rounded up 30+ special bottles from cava to cabernet sauvignon for the holiday season, all of which pair perfectly with your meal.
Epically Easy Galette
What’s easier than, well, pie? Meet the galette, a free-form, open-face pie that looks fancy yet couldn’t be more effortless. Pile on your favorite fruits (try peak-season cranberries or apples) over top-rolled, chilled pie dough and bake. Bonus points: Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Not planning to cook the entire meal? Our holiday catering menu has got you. Here are several different ways to order meat by the pound, side dishes, desserts and more:
**Must be 21+. Please drink responsibly.
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