With Thanksgiving just 3 weeks away, it’s already time to start thinking about what to cook for this particular food-filled holiday. And because Thanksgiving is one of the more”tasteful” holidays (pun intended) we all know it can be difficult choosing a product that’s both attractive, tasty, and easy to transfer into the host’s home. That is why we decided to search for edibles that had three of those qualities. In addition to this, these dishes are easy to share — all you want is a serving spoon or your two hands to grab a helping of these yummy dishes. Take the easy path this vacation and impress your guests! Continue reading to see some of our best choices for shareable, impressive, and easy-to-transport Thanksgiving meals and make sure you click on the images for the entire recipe.
Herb and Cheese Monkey Bread
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This monkey bread is made of several snacks baked together. Each biscuit includes a different herb or spice, and it’s easy to pull apart.
Tart Cherry-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
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These Brussels sprouts are cooked in a thick, sugary cherry sour glaze. A splash of sriracha provides a hint of spice up a turns these normally bitter Brussels sprouts into a sweet, sweet, sour, and spicy delight! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, you’re guaranteed to impress with this dish.
Asiago Potato Stacks
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These thinly sliced, stackable potatoes are equally delicious looking and delicious tasting. Just slice your potatoes and pile on top of one another in a muffin tin. Cover with lemon thyme, asiago cheese, and olive oil, bake, and you have got a delectable dish with crispy edges, a tender center, and a kick of flavor.
Honey Maple Roasted Carrots
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These caramelized carrots are cooked in olive oil, maple syrup, honey, coriander, sea salt and pepper. They are then garnished in sesame seeds, pomegranate arils, and fresh herbs. It’s simple to prepare, and all the components turn the carrots into a sweet and savory Thanksgiving side dish.
Creamed Corn
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This side dish has a buttery creamy centre and a cheesy, crusted top. It’s tasty and can be made in less than half an hour!
Slow Cooker Apple Cider
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You can’t overlook festive drinks on Thanksgiving. With this yummy cider, throw some oranges, lemons, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and spices in a slow cooker with apple juice. The slow cooker does all the job for you, and will continue to keep your cider warm as it is time to serve.
Roasted Garlic Asparagus with Feta
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This yummy veggie dish transforms asparagus into salty sweet goodness. In a saucepan, heat olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, pepper, and oregano until the garlic is golden. Pour this yummy oil over your asparagus, top with feta cheese and bake in the above for a tender, savory skillet.
Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Lentil Salad
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This yummy dish has a little bit of everything — filling lentils, sharp tasting scallions, fresh and crunchy celery, and sweet honey and sweet potatoes. The pairings of tastes are yummy and this recipe is quite simple to make and can be served at room temperature.
Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad
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This refreshing salad is both crisp and tangy — packed with walnuts, candy apple slices, feta cheese, cranberries and a tasty dressing made of apple juice, sour apple cider vinegar, honey, honey, and pepper.
Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
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These creamy mashed potatoes drenched in brown butter are irresistible! Add a little seasoning and you’ve got a dish that everyone will love. It is such a delicious take on traditional mashed potatoes.
Three Cheese Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese
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Mac and cheese might not be the most traditional Thanksgiving dish, but it’s definitely worth adding to the menu. This dish is made in the crockpot with elbow macaroni, assorted cheeses, milk, mustard, cayenne paprika, parsley, and peppermint. Trust us, you will want this for Thanksgiving each year!
Cranberry Orange Bread
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This tasty bread is baked with orange juice and cranberries. It is a sweet side dish or even a dessert that’s absolutely delicious!
Mini Crescent Pumpkin Pies
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These mini crescent pumpkin pies are easy to create, move, and consume. Much easier and less messy than your typical pumpkin pie! Use crescent rolls as pie crusts in a muffin pan and fill with pie filling. Bake until golden brown and top with whipped cream.
Sweet Potato Casserole Bites
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These yummy beers may be eaten in 1 bite! All you need to do is bake peeled and chopped sweet potatoes, add a marshmallow at the top at the oven for a minute, and then garnish with a pecan. So simple!
Sweet Corn Spoonbread
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Spoon a helping of the yummy bread onto your plate for a sweet and savory side dish. It’s comparable to cornbread but creamier! You will love how this melts in your mouth.
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cobbler
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Last but surely not least is this wonderful slow cooker pumpkin cobbler. It’s all of the creaminess of a pumpkin pie minus the crust. Simply add the lost of components including pumpkin puree, brown sugarand cinnamon to a slow cooker, and let it cook for 3 to 4 hours. When its done you will have an irresistible warm dessert.
