There’s tradition – and then there’s experimentation. Thanksgiving dinner has room for both, whether it’s the main course, sides or desserts. We dug through our archive of festive recipes and found a few that might serve to inspire your holiday dinner table.
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This spiced pumpkin punch celebrates the season, no alcohol required
This holiday season, try this booze-free punch, inspired by pumpkin drinks popular the Caribbean.
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A Scarborough woman’s crash course in cooking started with a favorite fish stew
When a young bride headed overseas anxiously asked her mom to teach her how to make the dish, the directions were casual, to say the least.
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Instant Pot black bean soup lets the flavors of Cuban cooking shine
From Ana Quincoces’ book ‘Modern Cuban,’ the frijoles get depth from a traditional sofrito — and more.
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Pizza beans on toast is comfort food when you need it quick
Simmer white beans in garlicky marinara, spoon them on garlic toast, add cheese and broil until melted for this riff on a beloved Smitten Kitchen recipe.
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Garam masala baked chicken thighs are optimized for deliciousness
These baked chicken thighs bring warm, savory, sweet and sour flavors to the table in a one-skillet dinner.
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Repast is history: What Mainers ate on Thanksgiving through the decades
We pored over Maine’s newspaper archives for a casual look at how Mainers from other times celebrated the holiday, and most especially what they were eating.
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TV reporter Jim Keithley’s foolproof recipe for banana bread
So OK, it’s his grandmother’s recipe. Either way, this one-bowl loaf has stood the test of time.
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This turkey, squash and kale soup tastes just like Thanksgiving
When you want the flavors of a Thanksgiving feast without all the work, turn to this veggie-packed, stuffing-topped soup.
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Phyllo is the key to an off-the-cuff, flaky ‘pizza’
Suzy Karadsheh’s recipe for phyllo ‘pizza’ exemplifies the Mediterranean approach to meals — and entertaining.