With Thanksgiving recipes on everyone’s minds, it’s time to start thinking about holiday food and what to dish up for the family this Thanksgiving. Luckily for you, I have foolproof recipes for the main event. Now get set to embrace the attitude for gratitude, and let’s do this!
My best Thanksgiving recipes
Ok, ok, frank admission coming through. I must say while Aussies don’t tend to celebrate Thanksgiving, I kind of wish we did after trying these holiday recipes! From juicy and joyous roast turkey to the smoothest, most delicious pumpkin pie, this is the food you’ll want on your table this holiday season.
Juicy and joyous roast turkey
This one is an absolute knockout. My 5-Spice & Orange Turkey Roll is juicy, tender and full of a fresh and flavourful spring onion stuffing. Just look at that skin! Just look at that orange jelly on the side! Totally epic. I’m not even a turkey fan, but I’d be more than happy to tuck into this for a Thanksgiving lunch (or Christmas, come to think of it. Or just any occasion in general).
Also, while we’re talking turkey, my Hoisin & Bacon Butter Turkey is equally gobble-up-able.
Check out my video for all the tips on how to avoid dry turkey this Thanksgiving.
A pumpkin pie recipe with no cracks (and no cans)
If you want the best pumpkin pie recipe, you’re going to have to ditch the cans and make the filling from scratch. It is so unbelievably worth it, and it’s not as time-consuming or difficult as you might think.
This recipe for pumpkin pie will give you the smoothest, creamiest, most epic filling ever… with NO CRACKS guaranteed. And would you just look at that pastry edge? This is one Thanksgiving dessert to give ‘em pumpkin to talk about.
Other Thanksgiving desserts
If you’re not down with the pumpkin, then there are plenty of other showstopping desserts to choose from. For the more daring among you, this Hot & Numbing Bombe Alaska is an impressive dessert your guests will coo over.
For something less taxing, you can’t go wrong with a twist on a traditional. My version of an apple crumble recipe uses Sichuan peppercorns to bring a delightful tingle to the senses. Or, for something with no spice that’s just as nice, try my Bounty Bar Brownies.
Thanksgiving side dishes worth celebrating
Of course, you’ll also be after some supporting acts for those two superstars. My top pairings: Spicy Thai Corn Salad, Cheesy Gochujang Hasselback Potatoes and a decadent Creamy Mac ’n’ Four-Cheese.
My Cheesy Gochujang Hasselback Potatoes take the humble spud to new heights.
For more side dish options – including anything-but-sad salads and veggies galore, I’ve got the answers too. Have a delve on the site and get ready to reach for your stretchy pants.
Happy Thanksgiving, my friends. May your hearts be full… and your plates even fuller.
