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The Thanksgiving Recipe Collection

Published: Nov 7, 2013 by Rose McAvoy · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

A Collection of Lighter Thanksgiving Recipes

I'm calling it early this year. I have a baby who pretty much wants to be held and snuggled all the time. I am happy to oblige but I'm also pooped! I've got ideas for all new and exciting light takes on Thanksgiving foods bouncing all around in my head unfortunately, chances are good they won't appear here until next year. Them's the brakes baby (pun intended). BUT there is good news for you. While I cuddle on the couch watching reruns you can use these recipes as ground zero to start planning your Thanksgiving menu!

This collection of holiday meal sides desserts and seasonally flavored breakfast have all been taste tested and enthusiastically approved by my extended family at holiday meals over the past few years. Swap a few full fat favorites for these full flavor alternatives and you can skip the day after sweat suit and antacid combo (or at least the antacids, sweat suits are just cozy - like a hug).

Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

  • Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
  • Baked Pumpkin-Cranberry Oatmeal
  • Maple Cranberry Granola
  • Pumpkin Spice Mini Muffins (GF option)
  • Pumpkin Pancakes
  • Ricotta and Scallion Scones

The Holiday Flavors you love just a little lightened up!

  • Apple Sauce
  • Buttercup Squash
  • Buttery Drop Biscuits
  • Cranberry Pesto
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Cranberry BBQ Sauce
  • Crispy Roast Potatoes
  • Green Bean Casserole
  • Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower
  • Maple-Orange Cranberry Sauce
  • Pomegranate Vinaigrette 
  • Roasted Squash & Pomegranate Salad
  • Rosemary Roasted Cauliflower
  • Rosemary Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples
  • Yummy Potato Casserole

Go Ahead - Have two slices of pie!

  • Pear Crisp, Cardamom & Whiskey
  • Perfect Whole Wheat Pie Crust
  • Pumpkin-Cranberry Bread Pudding
  • Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
  • Pumpkin Pie – Crustless with yogurt and pecans
  • Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
  • Spice Poached Pears
  • Walnut-Oat Apple Crumble
  • Whiskied Brown Bread Pudding

More Dessert

  • 3 Ingredient Carrot Cake Recipe
  • Berry-Lime Pavlova
  • 3 Ingredient Lemon Cake
  • Easy Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Bites

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  1. Anonymous

    November 27, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    I just discovered your site! I too LOVE Charlie Brown Christmas music! Try Tim Janis since you like George Winston :) Carol

    Reply
    • Rose

      November 27, 2013 at 6:28 pm

      Hi Carol I'm so glad you found us and thanks for the music suggestion I will check it out. Comment anytime!

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