Think of Thanksgiving as a test-run for Christmas and hone your ham-glazing skills with this from . Mixing apple cider and sugar, with allspice berries, Seville orange marmalade and mustard powder, this sweet, sticky will infuse your meat beautifully.
Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving Day too – it’s held on the second Monday in October and known as Jour de l'action de grâce – so it’d be remiss of us not to include a recipe from the Great White North. These crispy from blogger are an excellent way to start your meal. Serve with chermoula yoghurt dip and compliments from the chef.
Seasoned hosts and hostesses will be all-too-familiar with the charms of a . Refreshing, calming and oh-so-delicious, this comes from party planning doyenne of . It can be made in a flash for early arrivals.
For those planning a traditional Thanksgiving menu, is an absolute must. This from is laced with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Did we mention there’s some pecan action too?
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If cooking a five-kilogram turkey sounds more like a horror film than holiday classic, switch channels and settle on a couple of chooks instead. This from teams succulent with a sweet . The dish alone will give you a reason to say thanks.
While our pals in the Northern Hemisphere will be enjoying a chilly November, Thanksgiving-time in Australia is hot, hot hot. Avoid oven-related over-heating with cooler recipes, like or a .
We couldn’t plan a Thanksgiving menu without throwing in a . This one comes from home cook wunderkind, Ms Margaret Fulton. Instead of roasting a whole bird, Margaret uses the – stuffing it with (yum!) and rolling before roasting. For more turkey recipes, head .
Gluten-free guests at yours this year? Don’t worry, dessert isn't ruined. Swap the pie for this , topped with yoghurt and pepitas. It’s far better suited to the Aussie climate and you can play with the toppings – think pine nuts, walnuts or hazelnuts.
Like black coffee and , has “Southern American diner” written all over it. Don’t let that stop you from bringing this sweet sensation into your home. The recipe can be made year-round using preserved, frozen or fresh cherries. Via .
Feeling festive? Find more Thanksgiving recipes , check out our , and read how one American-Australian family celebrates in this story from .
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