Spice Up Your Thanksgiving Feast with PBS Food Recipes

Everyone loves a traditional Thanksgiving feast, but why not take your favorite dish to the next level? While we all look forward to our annual overstuffing of turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread and pumpkin pie, PBS Food has a collection of recipes to elevate your holiday. From breakfast and brunch to dinner and dessert, these recipes are sure to create an unforgettable spread:

Pumpkin Alfredo with Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Courtesy of Adrianna Adarme of the Fresh Tastes blog

If you love Italian and pasta dishes, this recipe is the perfect way to incorporate it into your next Thanksgiving dinner. Combine pumpkin puree and fresh sage with your preferred dairy base for a thick and creamy sauce. Plus, with each shell stuffed with a spoonful of the ricotta mixture, every bite is sure to be delicious. Learn more: https://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/pumpkin-alfredo-ricotta-stuffed-shells.

Pecan Crusted Sweet Potato with Sour Cream
Courtesy of Jules Clancy of Stone Soup

This dish has the perfect crunch with its deep golden, pecan crust and tender sweet potato center. Be generous with the seasoning to make these sweet potatoes taste like dessert. Served hot with sour cream, this is the perfect way to top off your meal for the evening. Learn more: https://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/pecan-crusted-sweet-potato-with-sour-cream.

Corn with Bacon Vinaigrette
Courtesy of Marc Matsumoto of the Fresh Taste Blog

This may be a simple recipe, but the caramelized shallots and bacon create a rich combination. With the additional spices from the nutmeg, basil and apple cider vinegar, you will have a flavorful side dish that is the perfect complement to your Thanksgiving spread. Learn more: https://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/corn-bacon-vinaigrette.

Spiced Apple Walnut Pancakes
Courtesy of Adrianna Adarme of the Fresh Tastes blog

Borrowing technique from carrot cake, these apple spiced walnut pancakes will get you in the mood for fall on any day. It’s the perfect way to get your Thanksgiving started, first thing in the morning. With cinnamon, nutmeg and grated apple and walnuts, these pancakes are best served with butter and maple syrup for a rich and sweet blend of flavors. Learn more: https://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/spiced-apple-walnut-pancakes

Butternut Bourbon Cream Pie
Courtesy of Aube Giroux of Kitchen Vignettes

If pumpkin pie slipped on a silky ballgown, this dessert would be the result: a voluptuous golden custard nestled inside a nutty, cookie-like crust with a hint of spice. Topped with Bourbon whipped cream and cinnamon-butter toasted pumpkin seeds, everyone will be going back for a second slice of this delightful treat. Learn more: https://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/butternut-bourbon-cream-pie.

Honey Miso Glazed Carrots
Courtesy of Marc Matsumoto of the Fresh Taste Blog

This honey miso glazed carrots recipe is an easy side that will delight even the strongest carrot-haters. Sweet honey combined with the glossy miso glaze and a sprinkle of sesame seeds give this recipe the perfect flair of Japanese cuisine. Learn more: https://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/honey-miso-glazed-carrots.

Buttercup Squash Fries with Sage Aioli
Courtesy of Aube Giroux of the Kitchen Vignettes Blog

You can’t have Thanksgiving without some harvest from the gourd family, so try this one with a buttercup squash! Any fan of sweet potato fries will love the taste and texture of these. If you’re wanting an extra crunch, check out the optional cornstarch and cornmeal coating. Learn more: https://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/buttercup-squash-fries-sage-aioli.

For more food inspiration, check out their full collection of recipes on the PBS Food website: https://www.pbs.org/food.