Themed Thanksgiving Menus From Country Living

Thanksgiving dinner is one of the most important holiday dinners. There is usually a lot of preparation that goes into the menu weeks before the actual holiday. My mom and I have been planning our menu for a week already, trying to figure out what dishes would be best.

Some people like to keep it traditional and make the same thing every year. I know I need to have the sweet potatoes and the stuffing with sausage or it doesn't feel like Thanksgiving. Sometimes, though, it's fun to switch it up and try new things.

Country Living has put together some menus for different themed Thanksgiving dinners. You can follow one theme or you can mix and match. I think it would be fun to try different things from each menu.

Here are some of the different menu themes:

• Retro Menu - Which includes:
  • Herb and Citrus Butter 
  • Maple Meringue Sweet Potato Casserole
  • Chocolate Brown Sugar Butter Cake with Spiced Pumpkin Frosting
• Rustic Menu - Which includes:
  • Fried Turkey
  • Jalapeno-Green Chili Spoonbread
  • Maple Granola Pecan Pie
• Elegant Menu - Which includes:
  • Pear-Thyme Brined Turkey
  • Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Bacon Drizzle
  • Lemon-Coconut Tart
• All-American Thanksgiving Menu - Which includes:
  • Perfect Roast Turkey
  • Cheese Grits and Corn Pudding
  • All-American Apple Pie
• Farm-to-Table Menu - Which includes
  • Roast Turkey with a Pipian Sauce of Tomatoes, Chilies, and Sesame Seeds
  • Avocado-Papaya Salad
  • Cornbread Stuffing with Sweet Peppers, Onions, and Celery

For the full list of menus and menu items check out the article from Country Living. There are 22 menus on the list with multiple sides and desserts. So there are lots of delicious sounding recipes to choose from!

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