I am looking for an easy recipe for thanksgiving that is a little off the traditional path?

Standing beef-rib-roast, creamed peas w/mini-onions, mashed potatoes w/gravy made from meat drippings , mustard greens, and sweet potato casserole.I am looking for an easy recipe for thanksgiving that is a little off the traditional path?
A little off, but a little ON. How about that?





Mac N Chese w/ Butternut squash.


Peel %26amp; De-Seed a large butternut squash (or 2 small ones)


Cut into 1 inch cubes and place on a baking sheet


Drizzle w/ 1/4 C good maple syrup, 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Toss the cubes on the sheet w/ your hands to coat each piece, then spread out and bake @ 400 for 30 minutes.


Take squash out and use a potato masher or electric mixer to blend into a smooth creamy mixture.





In a medium sauce pan, heat 6 tablespoons of butter. Sprinkle in 6 tablespoons of flour. Begin whisking immediately so it doesn't stick or burn. After 3 minutes, whisk in 6 cups of warm WHOLE milk. Add salt, pepper, 1/2 tsp. dry mustard, and 1/2 tsp. nutmeg. Stir frequently, and lower heat to low. Allow to cook %26amp; thicken, about 7 minutes.


Meantime cook 1 lb. of macaroni. Use whatever shape you love. I'd recommend Barilla's shells or celentani. Drain pasta (a little chewy, NOT MUSHY!!!), and pour back into pasta pot, %26amp; toss w/ 2 tablespoons of butter to keep from sticking.


Remove white sauce from heat. Make sure it's thick %26amp; not sticking to bottom of pan. Stir in 1 block of grated sharp cheddar %26amp; 1 package of smoked gouda (or just stick w/ 2 blocks cheddar if you prefer).


Pour squash mixture over pasta, followed by cheese sauce. Toss and mix everything well. Pour entire contents into large buttered baking dish. Smooth out the top and sprinkle breadcrumbs %26amp; grated parmesan on top. Bake @ 350 for 30 min. or until everything's melted %26amp; bubbly. Bon apetit!!I am looking for an easy recipe for thanksgiving that is a little off the traditional path?
Why not substitute Cornish Game Hens instead of turkey. Since they are small, allow about three or four per person and serve with all the regular T-Day veggies and trimmings.
sauerkraut and kielbasa, is always a favorite of mine and goes with everything.. set oven to 325.. 1 large can of silverfloss sauerkraut, drained of all juice.. put 4 whole links of kielbasa, in baking dish 1st... add about 1/2 cup of water.. add sauerkraut, covering kielbasa with sauerkraut.. add 2 or 3 sliced onions.. sprinkle sugar 2 cover onions.. cover baking dish with lid.. bake 2 hours.. the last 45 mins of baking time, peel and cut up 5 potatoes, in kinda large chunks.add 2 cloves of cut up garlic.. boil till done. about 20 mins or so.. add a stick of imperial margarine, salt and pepper and a little milk.. mix with mixer really good 2 make it fluffy... ready 2 eat : ) put mashed potatoes on plate, add sauerkraut on top of potatoes.. add raw choped onion on top of kraut.. soo good : ) mmmm
Are you looking for a main dish, side dish, dessert, appetizer?
Don't blame ya! Last year I did paella; way too complicated! This year I'm going Texan with a smoked brisket BBQ dinner. I usually get recipes at allrecipes. com, plenty of easy ones there.
I make Haystacks and they are a hit..take fresh green beans and steam them..then place them on a baking sheet and wrap them with bacon, hold together with a toothpick. Place in the oven for a few minutes at about 400 until the bacon is done and crisp (not burnt). Sometimes I broil for a minute or so too.


Good Luck! :)
Some great suggestions here from a UK based, British chef - so it has a European influence:





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