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Last-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes

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Tasty Kitchen Blog: Last-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes!

 
We know most of you pretty much have your entire menu set for tomorrow, and bravo! That means you get to avoid the supermarkets today.

But some of you might have suddenly found yourselves in a bind. Maybe a guest who was assigned to bring a dish suddenly cancelled, or surprise! Your planned host can’t do it after all and now everyone’s gathering at your place. (Yikes!) Or maybe you’re a great planner and organizer and you actually have time to make an extra dish or two for tomorrow.

Our TK members have been so wonderful sharing their holiday recipes with us and we want to make sure you get a chance to see them before tomorrow. So if you’re looking for any last-minute recipes or the temptation to tweak your menu is strong, here are few ideas from our recent recipe submissions.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Last-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes!

Fennel and Mushroom Dressing or Stuffing, submitted by TK member Kari Lindsay of Loaves n Dishes Easy Homemade Stuffing, submitted by TK member Tanya Schroeder of Lemons for Lulu

Dressing. Filling. Stuffing. However you do it and whatever you call it at home, it’s definitely good eats. These two look absolutely scrumptious!

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Last-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes!

Butternut Squash Gratin, submitted by TK member Justine Sulia of Cooking and Beer Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Parsley, submitted by TK member Heidi of misoginger Cheesy Potatoes and Apples au Gratin, submitted by TK member Courtney of NeighborFood

Here are some starchy sides that are sure to complement the main course. In fact, they’re so good they just might steal the bird’s thunder!

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Last-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes!

Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad with Crispy Pancetta, submitted by TK member Heather Christo Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, submitted by TK member Jackie of La Casa de Sweets

Brussels sprouts always get a bad rap. Let’s help fix that with these.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Last-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes!

Homemade Cranberry Sauce, submitted by TK member Ann of How Crazy Cooks Easy Cranberry Sauce, submitted by TK member Kellie Hemmerly of The Suburban Soapbox

Mmm. Homemade cranberry sauce. So easy and so much better than canned.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Last-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes!

Cranberry Mint Cocktail, submitted by TK member Maria of Pink Patisserie Classic Hot Toddy, submitted by TK member Stephanie of Girl Versus Dough Pumpkin Spice Smoothie, submitted by TK member Heather Pierce

Don’t forget the drinks! Nothing like a refreshing cocktail to start off, and that hot toddy will do wonders for this chilly weather we’re having.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Last-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes!

Cranberry Crumb Cake, submitted by TK member Anita of Hungry Couple Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookie Bites, submitted by TK membery Jocelyn of Grandbaby Cakes Brown Butter Pecan Hand Pies, submitted by TK member Riley of My Daily Morsel Maple Pumpkin Fudge, submitted by TK member Carole of The Sweet Chick

And of course, there’s always room for dessert. Always.

How about you? All set for tomorrow? Are you traveling? What’s the main attraction in your menu? Whatever your plans are this holiday weekend, here’s hoping you have a great time. Safe travels!

 

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Natalie on 11.28.2013

Great round-up Erika! Great drink ideas. You’re right, most people forget about doing something special!

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La Casa de Sweets on 11.27.2013

Erica, your family will love the maple roasted brussels sprouts with cranberries!! It’s the only way I’ll eat them….

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Erica Lea on 11.27.2013

Those potato dishes look amazing. The the brussels sprouts. Wish I was brave enough to fix them for our family get-together (not sure how everyone feels about brussels sprouts). :)