Turkey, roast beef, macaroni and cheese, a pot of string beans.

Whether you are known for your baked goods or delicious fruit spreads, it is time to start preparing your dishes for the Thanksgiving holiday. Check out my top 5 list of recipes for the holiday season below!

1. Thanksgiving Wild Rice Pilafe

This is your not so traditional food recipe that will take your family members by a pleasant surprise! A hearty blend of nuts, rice, beans, and other vegetables, it is the perfect side dish for your plate.

Top ingredients:

• Wild Rice Blend
• Medium Bell Peppers
• Vegan White Wine
• Dried Cranberries
  Full recipe here: Thanksgiving Wild Rice Pilaf

2. Corn Stuffed Tomatoes

A more healthier option to the table, these poppers are the perfect appetizer or addition to the dinner plate! While the dish is high in calories, you are able to balance out that intake with the rest of the meal options mounted on your plate.

Top ingredients:

• Avocado
• Corn
• Green Peppers
• Vine Tomatoes
  Full recipe here: Corn Stuffed Tomatoes

3. Thanksgiving Bourbon Pear Spritzers

You'll need a nice and sweet taster to wash your holiday meal down for the evening! As a pairing that aligns with the meat of choice, the Bourbon Pear Spritzer offers the sweetness of fresh pears with the smooth and whisky-encrusted bourbon to seal the deal.

Top ingredients:

• Bourbon
• Fresh Pears
• Sparkling Water
• Cinnamon Sticks
  Full recipe here: Thanksgiving Bourbon Pear Spritzers

4. Turkey Cranberry Sliders

These delicious mini sandwiches are for the day after the beloved holiday. Your refridgerator is jam packed with different meals of all kinds, all the merry of nothing other than Turkey! The sliders will definitely elevate your leftovers and add a new taste to your food palate.

Top ingredients:

• Kings Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
• Roasted Turkey Breast
• Cranberry Sauce
• Sliced Brie
  Full recipe: Turkey Cranberry Sliders

5. Easy Herb Butter Roasted Turkey

I'll have to end this recipe list with the one meal that we cannot leave out! A Thanksgiving dinner is not complete without a holiday turkey. The oven roasted dish is the main course of tradition that everyone looks forward to, aside from the macaroni and cheese. Getting just the right cook on the turkey can be a strenuous task. The Easy Herb Butter Turkey recipe provides a simplified way to achieve the perfect browned turkey that you and your family members will love!

Top Ingredients:

• Turkey
• Salted Butter
• Fresh Rosemary
• Chicken Broth
  Full Recipe: Easy Herb Butter Turkey

As the Thanksgiving holiday rolls around, the decision of what is to go on the menu gets closer and closer each day. I hope that these five tasty recipes gave you new and refreshing ideas to add to your kitchen this season!

Which holiday meal will you cook this year?

Happy Holidays!

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