Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It is a great time for family, friends and… food of course! While most people usually try to relax on Thanksgiving, it can also be a time of stress if you have to worry about what to cook or bring for dinner. Have no fear, because we did a little research and found some easy and unique recipes that you might want to try out yourself.
Cranberry-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
While mashed potatoes are a common staple in the Thanksgiving food lineup, sometimes it is nice to switch things up. Sweet potatoes have become increasingly popular as an alternative to normal potato dishes. They have a nice sweet delicious flavor that families love but they also boast a healthy composition involving less calories and carbohydrates than regular potatoes.
If this dish seems like something you want to make check out the recipe here!
Broccoli-and-Cauliflower Gratin
It is always important to have some vegetables in your dinner and what two vegetables are better to put together than broccoli and cauliflower? Not only is this a healthy dish for all but it also is a unique way to cook the two vegetables. Creamy Dijon-mustard and Parmesan cheese combine to turn these veggies into a delicious treat.
Check out the recipe here
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
Brussels Sprouts often get a bad reputation but are actually are one of the healthiest foods for your body. Although they have a unique taste that doesn’t please everyone, combining other foods in a dish with Brussels sprouts often brings out a new and savory flavor than by itself. One food that really goes well with Brussels sprouts is pancetta. Pancetta is a type of bacon that can often be found diced up and smoked. It takes over more of the stronger flavors of the Brussels sprouts and gives the dish a nice un-overbearing taste.
One recipe we found was here
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