19+ Thanksgiving Change Up Recipe Savor The Mouthwatering Goodness!

The Perfect Side Dish: Cranberry and Apple Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 apple, diced
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Quinoa is a superfood that is packed with protein and fiber, making it the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving menu. This cranberry and apple quinoa salad is not only healthy, but also bursting with flavor. To make it, simply cook the quinoa in water with salt, then mix together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and black pepper to make the dressing. Toss in the diced apple, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and fresh parsley, and you have a colorful and tasty side dish that will impress your guests.

For the Non-Traditionalists: Maple Mustard Glazed Ham

Ingredients:

• 1 (8 pound) bone-in, fully cooked ham
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

While turkey is the traditional main dish for Thanksgiving, why not switch it up this year with a succulent maple mustard glazed ham? Not only is it easy to make, but it also adds a sweet and tangy twist to your meal. To make the glaze, simply mix together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cloves. Glaze the ham and bake it in the oven until it is heated through and the glaze is caramelized. Your guests will be pleasantly surprised by this delicious alternative to turkey.

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

No Thanksgiving meal is complete without a delicious dessert, and these pumpkin cheesecake bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The graham cracker crust adds a nice crunch to the creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling. Simply mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter for the crust. Then, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, pumpkin, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice for the filling. Pour the filling over the crust and bake until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Let it cool and refrigerate before serving.

These three recipes are just a few examples of how you can change up your Thanksgiving menu and add some new and delicious dishes to the table. Don't be afraid to get creative and try out new recipes, as it may become a new tradition for your family. Happy Thanksgiving!