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22 New Ways to Eat Your Thanksgiving Favorites

Thanksgiving may be all about traditions, but that doesn’t mean you have to stick with the same old roast turkey and green bean casserole every year. Personally, I get obsessive about planning Thanksgiving, scouring the web for new recipes. Being from an Asian-American household, Thanksgiving meant a marriage of East and West, allowing me to think of traditional Thanksgiving foods in untraditional ways. Use these recipes as inspiration for your own Thanksgiving dinner, whether you’re going home for the holidays or participating in Friendsgiving. It’s a sure way to impress your friends and family.

Sides

Asian Garlic Green Beans

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Photo courtesy of Food52

This is a healthier but equally as savory way to cook green beans.

Miso-Maple Roasted Roots

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Photo courtesy of Food52

Try this easy twist on your typical roasted root vegetables.

Potato Gnocchi with Bacon Cream Sauce

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Photo courtesy of The Kitchen Whisperer

Roasted brussel sprouts? Bacon? Gnocchi? Sounds like a dream come true.

Parmesan Sage Crusted Butternut Squash Galette

galette

Photo courtesy of HowSweetEats

Pie isn’t just for dessert anymore.

Pull-Apart Stuffing Flavored Rolls

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Photo courtesy of J. Kenji López-Alt at Serious Eats

If you think stuffing is the best part of Thanksgiving dinner, then these stuffing-flavored rolls will rock your world.

Roasted Brussels Sprout and Bacon Salad

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Photo courtesy of Katie at the Kitchen Door

Brussels sprouts and bacon are match made in heaven.

Spicy Thai-Style Pomelo, Green Bean, and Zucchini Salad

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Photo courtesy of J. Kenji López-Alt at Serious Eats

A refreshing salad that still leaves room for all the other delicious foods to come.

Sweet Potato Latkes with Curried Ketchup

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Photo by Katherine Baker

Hanukkah may not be here yet, but latkes are always delicious.

Main Dishes

Adobo Turkey with Red Chile Gravy

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Photo courtesy of Gourmet.com

Spice it up with this Filipino-style turkey.

Chinese-Style Roast Turkey Steamed Buns

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Photo courtesy of J. Kenji Lopez-Alt at Serious Eats

No need for stuffing with this one- it’s like a mini dim sum during Thanksgiving dinner.

Herbed Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce

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Photo courtesy of whatdidyoueat.typepad.com

Because let’s be honest here- turkey was meant to be eaten with cranberry sauce.

Turchetta

turchetta

Photo courtesy of J. Kenji López-Alt at Serious Eats

Probably the fanciest way to cook turkey you’ve seen yet.

Turkey Burger

turkey burger

Photo by Rachel Davis

Thanksgiving dinner’s made easy with a simple turkey burger. Just add cranberry sauce, cheese, and maybe even some gravy and you’re ready to go.

Dessert

Lemon and Fresh Cranberry Scones

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Photo by Alia Wilhelm

These make for a great after-dinner snack.

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

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Photo by Bailey Culpepper

No bake = easiest dessert to make ever.

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Blondies

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Photo courtesy of Averie Cooks

Who needs pumpkin pie when you can have pumpkin blondies?

Salted Caramel and Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

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Photo courtesy of Averie Cooks

Ooey gooey goodness in every single bite.

Sweet Potato Soufflés

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Photo courtesy of Katie at the Kitchen Door

Impress all your guests with this soufflé that is 100x better than any sweet potato casserole.

Beverages

Cranberry-Ginger Sparkling Rum Cider

Cranberry Ginger Cider Rum

Photo courtesy of Katie at the Kitchen Door

So much festiveness in one drink.

Cranberry Kir Royale

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Photo Courtesy of bonappetit.com

All you need is champagne and cranberry juice to make this sophisticated-looking drink.

Iced Tea with Cider, Mint and Honey

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Photo by Bari Blanga

Need a pick-me-up before Black Friday shopping? Try this.

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

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Photo courtesy of In Sonnet’s Kitchen

Because sometimes you need to end the meal with pumpkin, but you don’t have room in your stomach for pumpkin pie.

Looking for recipes that are a little more traditional? Try this: 103 Thanksgiving Recipes You Can Actually Make

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