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    Night Owl Chef » Recipes » Thanksgiving

    🦃 Thanksgiving Recipes for a Family Gathering

    If there's one holiday known specifically for its food, it would be Thanksgiving. While many dishes are traditional, like turkey, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and potatoes, many modern celebrations have begun looking at new recipes to try out. The recipes here include many traditional items, but also modern spins or alternative options, as well as some great ideas for using leftovers.

    • Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese
    • Mirliton Crawfish Casserole
    • Spinach Madeleine
    • Honey Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins
    • Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
    • Maple Bourbon Cranberry Brie Bites
    • White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake
    • Maple Whiskey Turkey and Gravy
    • Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
    • Cajun Maque Choux
    • Thanksgiving Leftover Egg Rolls
    • Leftover Turkey & Mashed Potato Croquettes
    • Turkey & Stuffing Dumpling Soup
    • Thanksgiving Leftovers Quiche
    • Leftover Turkey Chili
    • Shrimp & Ham Stuffed Mirlitons
    • Andouille Sausage & Cornbread Dressing
    • Cajun Roasted Turkey
    • Sausage and Sage Stuffing
    • Homemade Turkey Stock
    • Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    • Pumpkin Sage Buttermilk Biscuits
    • Browned Butter Bourbon Pecan Pie
    • Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing How-To
    • Great Cranberry Sauce
    • Herb-Roasted Turkey and Gravy
    • Cranberry Pear Crumble Pie
    • Classic Pumpkin Pie
    Photo of the author and cook, Chris Pezzana.

    about the author:

    Chris Pezzana

    Hello! I'm Chris and I'm here to share recipes with you, from regional and authentic international dishes to baked treats both simple and elaborate. I also love making seasonal and holiday focused dishes, both sweet and savory.

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