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Traditional Thanksgiving Menu 2.0

Traditional Thanksgiving gets an upgrade via flavorful ingredients that boost the holiday classics

written by Sunset food staff
1 /8 Photography by Leigh Beisch; styling by Dan Becker

Traditional Thanksgiving with a twist: Roast Turkey with Sage and Garlic Butter

For a moist, flavorful bird, brine it first, then rub herb butter under the skin.

Recipe: Roast Turkey with Sage and Garlic Butter

2 /8 Photography by Leigh Beisch; styling by Dan Becker

Cranberry Cointreau Sauce

This sauce has such a bright orangey flavor that you’d never guess it starts with canned cranberries.

Recipe: Cranberry Cointreau Sauce

3 /8 Photography by Leigh Beisch; styling by Dan Becker

Pearl Onion and Celery Stuffing with Juniper and Garlic

Juniper berries give this stuffing a savory, woodsy note.

Recipe: Pearl Onion and Celery Stuffing with Juniper and Garlic

4 /8 Photography by Leigh Beisch; styling by Dan Becker

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples

This sweet potato dish strikes a perfect balance between sweet, tart, and savory. Rather than adding marshmallows for sweetness, we used apples and maple syrup.

Recipe: Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples

5 /8 Photography by Leigh Beisch; styling by Dan Becker

Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes

The secret to fluffy mashed potatoes is to let them dry out on very low heat before mashing.

Recipe: Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes

6 /8 Photography by Leigh Beisch; styling by Dan Becker

Grape, Toasted Almond, and Sweet-Onion Salad

With juicy grapes and crunchy almonds, this salad will continually refresh you throughout the feast.

Recipe: Grape, Toasted Almond, and Sweet-Onion Salad

7 /8 Photography by Leigh Beisch; styling by Dan Becker

Green Beans with Crisp Meyer Lemon Bread Crumbs

Olive oil and citrus-toasted crumbs make this Thanksgiving staple special.

Recipe: Green Beans with Crisp Meyer Lemon Bread Crumbs

8 /8 Photography by Leigh Beisch; styling by Dan Becker

10-Minute Pumpkin Pies with Bourbon Whipped Cream

The custard filling for these spiced pies goes together in only 10 minutes.

Recipe: 10-Minute Pumpkin Pies with Bourbon Whipped Cream