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13 Thanksgiving Recipes That Will Have Your Family Salivating Before The Meal Is Ready

If you're looking to spice up your mundane turkey dinner this year, bring these to the table.

Lauren Gauthier

Nov 11, 2018

University of Wisconsin Branch Schools

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13 Thanksgiving Recipes That Will Have Your Family Salivating Before The Meal Is Ready

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Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family and friends, reflecting on everything you're grateful for, and oh, of course- the FOOD! We've all gotten caught up watching cooking videos on Facebook from time to time, but how many of them do we actually make? If you're looking to spice up your mundane turkey dinner this year, these are for you to bring to the table.

1. Homemade green bean casserole

https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/creamy-green-bean-casserole-from-scratch/

Casseroles always taste better when they're homemade, so give this one a try and ditch the canned soup.

2. Pecan pie cheesecake

https://dreamingindiy.com/the-best-thanksgiving-dinner-holiday-favorite-menu-recipes-classics-improved-and-traditional-delicious-dishes/

Yep, you read that right. A delicious spin on Grandma's pecan pie will have everyone drooling.

3. Sweet potato casserole from scratch

https://celebratingsweets.com/sweet-potato-casserole-with-marshmallow-pecan-streusel/

This sweet potato casserole is unlike anything you've had before, complete with a pecan streusel.

4. Roasted sweet potatoes

https://www.tinselbox.com/brown-sugar-bacon-roasted-sweet-potatoes-2/

If you're not a fan of the elaborate toppings on sweet potato casserole, you may want to opt for these roasted potatoes.

5. Pumpkin pie sugar cookies

A non-traditional take on everyone's favorite Thanksgiving dessert- these look amazing!

6. Cranberry stuffed Crescent rolls

https://growingupgabel.com/cranberry-crescent-rolls/

If you enjoy dinner rolls and cranberry sauce, why not combine the two?

7. Garlic knots

https://damndelicious.net/2014/04/14/easy-garlic-parmesan-knots/

Not a fan of the cranberry filled rolls above? Stick with these!

8. Bacon wrapped stuffing bites

https://whoneedsacape.com/2016/10/bacon-wrapped-stuffing-bites/

Another twist to a Thanksgiving classic, these won't last long.

9. Apple pie bites

https://theblondcook.com/apple-pie-bites/#_a5y_p=3046884

Because you can't have just one dessert...there needs to be options.

10. Cranberry apple sangria

https://www.lemontreedwelling.com/cranberry-apple-sangria/

A little something to wash down all the food you'll be consuming.

11. Pumpkin cheesecake bars

http://lilluna.com/pumpkin-pie-cheesecake-bars/#_a5y_p=5821427

These might just be the best things ever, so do yourself a favor and serve these at your Thanksgiving gathering.

12. Crispy onion scalloped potatoes

Everyone loves a good batch of cheesy potatoes. Why not top them with crispy onions and serve it to your guests?

13. Apple cider glazed turkey

https://thenoshery.com/apple-cider-glazed-turkey-breast/

Thanksgiving would be nowhere near complete without the main dish- the turkey! Spice up your usual turkey with this apple cider glaze.

From trying new drink recipes to changing up some of the classics, these 13 recipes will have your family oohing and awwing at the dishes you just whipped up. Enjoy!

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13 Thanksgiving Recipes That Will Have Your Family Salivating Before The Meal Is Ready

If you're looking to spice up your mundane turkey dinner this year, bring these to the table.

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1. Homemade green bean casserole

2. Pecan pie cheesecake

3. Sweet potato casserole from scratch

4. Roasted sweet potatoes

5. Pumpkin pie sugar cookies

6. Cranberry stuffed Crescent rolls

7. Garlic knots

8. Bacon wrapped stuffing bites

9. Apple pie bites

10. Cranberry apple sangria

11. Pumpkin cheesecake bars

12. Crispy onion scalloped potatoes

13. Apple cider glazed turkey

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We don't buy into these... just like how we don't buy our friends.

8. "The whole philanthropy thing isn't real, right?"

7. "I don't need to buy my friends."

6. "Oh, so I'll bet you love to drink."

5. "Can you tell me some of your secrets?"

4. "What do you do at your meetings?"

3. "Do you guys haze really badly?"

2. "Is it just like in the movies?"

1. "Sororities are so basic."

There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

You'll never find any souvenirs with your name on it

1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

Can I be excused for the rest of my life?

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1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

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