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November 24, 2014 By Nicky Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving Meal Plan

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What is your Thanksgiving Meal Plan this year?

I’m running a little late deciding what to make for Thanksgiving this year. I usually like to have my holiday meal planned out for a few weeks. But, there have been so many great recipes online, that I found it hard to decide which direction I wanted to go.

Well, I’ve finally decided on a turkey and a few new side dishes. Typically, I only like to add one new dish each year. But since it’s just us, I was okay with a little experimentation.* This article contains affiliate links. Purchase through our affiliate links and we receive a small commission without any extra expense to you!

Here’s the plan:

Maple Glazed Turkey with Whiskey Maple Gravy

Maple Glazed Turkey with Whiskey Gravy

I made this last year and it was delicious. The skin gets nice and crispy and the meat is ALWAYS moist with the help of the citrus and apples in the cavity. The gravy is rich in flavor and doesn’t contain giblets.

Bacon Pear Stuffing | Little Family Adventure | A tasty dressing for your Thanksgiving meal or alongside ham, pork, and chicken.

Bacon and Pear Stuffing

This is a new recipe for me this year. I tried it last week to be sure I liked it. It was great. It had a touch of sweetness with the pears and cranberries.

 Brussels Sprout Salad with Orange Tahini Dressing

 Brussel Sprouts Salad with Orange Tahini Dressing

This is replacing my green vegetable salad this year. I like the crispness of the shaved Brussels Sprouts. It is almost a cross between a salad and a coleslaw.

 Tie Dye Mash | A mix of roasted ginger beets, garlic cauliflower mash, and apple sweet potato mash

Tie Dye Mash

I found this recipe at the Today Show and tried it for myself. It’s not quit mashed potatoes, but it’s a burst of flavor. It’s a mix of roasted beets and ginger, mashed garlic cauliflower, and apple sweet potato mash, It happens to be paleo and vegan, so could be perfect for anyone with dietary restrictions.

Cranberry Salsa

Cranberry Salsa

This year, I wanted a little heat with my cranberries. This salsa is very easy to make.

In a blender or food processor combine the following ingredients; 1 bag of fresh cranberries, 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, 2 jalapenos, juice of 1 lime, 1 small onion, 1 large apple, cored and peeled. Pulse until chopped and combined.

Broccoli Cran-Apple Salad

Broccoli Cran-Apple Salad

This is just a simple and delicious raw broccoli salad recipe. Everyone in my family loves broccoli, so this was an easy choice.

 

Pumpkin Roll |Little Family Adventure | Sweet & Moist Dessert

Pumpkin Roll

For dessert, a Pumpkin Roll is the winner. I asked the kids and they wanted one of these for the holiday. It’s easy enough for them to help out and I love cooking with the kids. So, it was an easy “Yes” for me.

So what are you having this Thanksgiving?

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: menu planning

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About Nicky

Nicky Omohundro is a travel and active family lifestyle blogger and social media influencer based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She shares stories, destinations, and ideas on food, family, health, and outdoor recreation to help families find their own adventures. Her spirit animal is a caffeinated squirrel fueled by coffee, real food, and the desire to seek new adventures.

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