An elegant Italian Thanksgiving menu
RECIPES AT BH&G
Antipasto Platter with Marinated Feta
Start with a garlicky marinated feta and a selection of high-quality store-bought ingredients, a mix of blanched green veggies, marinated artichokes and olives, Italian cheeses, crackers, and thinly sliced meats.
Tomato Jam and Manchego Cheese Bruschetta
Instead of using chopped tomatoes for your topper, make your own tomato jam for a smooth, rich spread for crunchy French bread and slices of Manchego cheese.
Cheesy Bacon and Leek Pasta Bake
Give mac and cheese a Mediterranean twist by stirring in leeks and a melty Italian cheese blend. Top the dish with fresh crumbled bacon.
Pesto Potatoes
Set out a bowl so herb-lovers can spoon on extra pesto.
Butternut Squash Risotto
A luxurious butternut squash risotto that’s extra silky.
Roast Turkey with Arugula-Pesto Rub
This Italian Thanksgiving recipe calls for just 15 minutes of prep time to make your own turkey rub with Italian flavors by combining arugula, basil, Romano cheese, and toasted walnuts.
Pumpkin Frangelico Pie with Mascarpone
Pumpkin pie goes Italian with a mascarpone cheese filling and a splash of hazelnut liqueur mixed in with the usual pumpkin and spices. For additional nutty flavor, use hazelnut pastry for the crust and sprinkle glazed hazelnuts
The marinated feta sounds wonderful.
Chef John of Food Wishes recently posted some recipes for typical Thanksgiving sides.
I’ve always been a fan of the traditional Green Bean Casserole made with those canned ‘French’ onions and condensed soup; but this is the first recipe for a made-from-scratch one that I’ve really wanted to try:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fhb4ktiQyZk