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Our 2020 Thanksgiving Menu & Guide

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Published: Nov 23, 2020

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2020 Thanksgiving Menu and Guide
 
Are you putting the final touches on your Thanksgiving menu?  The big day is just 3 days away!  Just in case you’ve noticed a few menu gaps you’d like to fill, are looking for ways to get those last minute requests on the table or are just lacking inspiration,  I am sharing our 2020 Thanksgiving holiday menu!
 

I shared this menu last week with Southern Discourse subscribers in our weekly Monday Menu email.  And we had a great time talking about our Thanksgiving favorites!  No matter who’s coming to dinner, we all agreed.  The full meal is in order and the most should be made of every celebration.  We all have so much to be thankful for!

In creating this year’s menu, I really tried to create a meal that revolved around holiday classics, as well as, some of our personal favorites.  In short, all of the dishes and recipes that everyone’s been looking forward to!  If I had to describe it, I would say “comforting, welcoming, with a few special extras thrown in”  is what this year’s Thanksgiving is all about!

I hope you find a little last minute inspiration here, if that’s what you’re needing.  These cozy favorites would love to find a welcoming spot on your table!

 

Our 2020 Thanksgiving Menu & Buffet Guide

Appetizers & Snacks
A mouthwatering cheeseboard with:

 
Easy Italian Marinated Olives on a cheese board
 
 
  • Parmesan Peppercorn Cheese Dip
  • Honey & Pineapple Mustard
  • Easy Marinated Italian Olives
  • Honey Spiced Pecans
 
honey spiced pecans in a jar as a gift
 
 
 

Main Dishes

 
Creole roasted turkey breast from oven with oranges and sage
 
  • Roasted Creole Turkey Breast
  • Perfect Peppered Pork Loin

 

Sides Dishes
 
A pan of cornbread dressing with summer squash.
 
 
  • Squash & Cornbread Dressing
  • Garlic Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots
 
A finished skillet of Dirty Rice.
 
  • Louisiana Dirty Rice
  • Sauteed Green Beans with Bacons & Mushrooms
 
Serve-Fluffy-mashed-sweet-potatoes
 
  • Fluffy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • Ultimate Pepper Jack Mac n Cheese

Salads & Extras

 

An autumn pear salad with figs dressed with a molasses vinaigrette

 
  • Autumn Pear & Fig Salad with Molasses Vinaigrette
  • Apple Cheese Celery Salad
 

Serving Rosemary Cheddar Biscuits on a Platter

 
 
Whole berry cranberry sauce with jalapenos being served
 
  • Rosemary Cheddar Biscuits 
  • Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce 
  • Homestyle Deviled Eggs
 

Desserts
salted caramel cake

  • Southern Salted Caramel Cake
  • Sweet Potato Pound Cake & Cinnamon Whipped Cream
  • Hello Dolly Magic Cookie Bars
  • No Bake Pumpkin Pie Bites
 
no bake pumpkin pie bites
 
 
Cozy Drinks for Everyone
 
Dishing up spiced caramel apple cider into copper mugs to enjoy.
 
  • Spiced Caramel Apple Cider (crock pot)
 
 

Buffet Guide

And don’t forget to make a plan to serve your delicious meal!  Now that you’ve got all this great food, make the most of it with a carefully planned family buffet.   This step-by-step guide walks through every phase of a successful buffet.  From gathering dishes to serving order to centerpiece to drinks & dessert- let your meal shine!
 
how to set an inviting buffet table title graphic
 
  • How to Set a Functional & Inviting Buffet
If you have any questions, make sure you let me know!  I am always happy to help the best I can.  I can’t wait to hear what you all are cooking up.  Here’s to a Happy Thanksgiving & everything yummy!

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