When you think of Thanksgiving recipes, turkey is the first thing that comes to mind. Side dishes can be the best part! They can also help you eat all of the food groups. Try some of these recipes for a yummy Thanksgiving!
- Vegetables: Vegetables are an important part of Thanksgiving. Green beans, Brussels sprouts, and other fall vegetables are great options. Try these recipes: Vegetable Variety Pack, Green Bean Sauté, Spicy Green Beans & Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
- Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes are a great addition to your Thanksgiving table. Prepare them from scratch as a healthier alternative to canned yams. Or you can mash them in place of regular mashed potatoes. Try these recipes: Maple Sweet Potatoes or Mashed Sweet Potatoes.
- Stuffing: Stuffing is an essential part of Thanksgiving! Prevent food borne illnesses by not cooking your stuffing in the turkey. If you have a slow cooker, try this recipe: Melissa’s Slow Cooker Stuffing.
- Gravy: Gravy is great on your turkey or sweet potatoes! Try this recipe: Turkey Gravy.
- Cranberries: Thanksgiving dinner would not be complete without cranberries. If you’re looking for something different than cranberry sauce, try making Cranberry Chutney instead.
Stay active: It’s always a good idea to get up and moving after that big meal! Some fun activities to do as a family include: Turkey Trot 5K, walking as a family, flag football. Check out this blog post for other ideas!
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