Hosting Thanksgiving this year and don’t know where to start? Today I’m sharing the perfect Thanksgiving menu to feed a crowd!
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Living the expat life means two things when it comes to Thanksgiving.
First, thanksgiving feels more important to me
Second, living here but having a spouse on an American schedule means that these are precious days off to travel. We’re planning a getaway for the long weekend, as are most of our friends. Ergo, we’re not celebrating Thanksgiving on actual Thanksgiving day.
All of that to say: I’m essentially treating the entire month of November as
So to inspire your own table this year, I’m sharing my dream Thanksgiving menu!
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Thanksgiving Menu
Main Dish
The main event: turkey, of course. All my top tips and recommendations are rounded up in one place! I’m a big believer in brining! I brine the bird for 24 hours in a mixture of seasonings before roasting it.
Side Dishes
Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Green Beans with Scallions
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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Parmesan Roasted Butternut Squash
![Nothing says the holidays like classic apple pie! | Teaspoon of Nose](https://teaspoonofnose.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_0852e-1024x683.jpg)
Desserts
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Squares
![These maple cider roasted carrots will break you out of that "what's for dinner" rut, but are tasty enough to make it onto your holiday table! | Teaspoon of Nose](https://teaspoonofnose.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Maple-Cider-Roasted-Carrots-4-1024x866.jpg)
Whew! It’s a ton of food, I know. But I love side dishes, and Thanksgiving only comes once a year!
Also, don’t forget that Thanksgiving is a team sport. Don’t love pies? Ask someone else to bring them! Turkey not your thing? See who else might brave the bird.
Need more Thanksgiving inspiration? Check out Pinterest for a never-ending stream of ideas!