Thanksgiving Menus for 2, 4, 6 or 16!

We hope you enjoy your Straight from the Test Kitchen Thanksgiving Special newsletter! [Click here to view this email in your browser]( [Canadian Living]( Straight from the Test Kitchen October 4, 2022 [ROASTING CHART]( [TURKEY GRAVY]( [TURKEY SIZE]( [PUMPKIN DESSERTS]( [DECOR]( Happy Thanksgiving 🍁 No matter how many people will be sitting at your table, we have a mouth- watering feast that's perfect for your [Thanksgiving]( gathering. 🍁 Menu for 16 Putting together a holiday meal for a large group doesn't have to be stressful. You might not get 16 servings out of each of these side dishes, but offering a variety of sides at your Thanksgiving table allows guests to sample a bit of each. If your family loves a certain dish – such as stuffing or potatoes – double the recipe to make sure there are leftovers. Herbed Roast Turkey ～ Crunchy Parmesan-Topped Double Potato Mash ～ Creamed Brussels Sprouts ～ Chestnut and Mushroom Stuffing ～ Leek and Endive With Citrus Dressing ～ Tangy Matchstick Salad ～ Sautéed Green Beans with Ginger ～ Apple and Cranberry Lattice Pie (make two) HERBED ROAST TURKEY Roast turkey infused with fresh herbs has a classic flavour that all of your guests will enjoy. Use any combination of herbs you like. If the turkey starts to brown too quickly, just cover it lightly with foil as soon as it reaches the colour you're after. [RECIPE]( CRUNCHY PARMESAN-TOPPED DOUBLE POTATO MASH If you're making this recipe ahead of time, choose a large shallow ovenproof dish, which will decrease the time needed to warm it in the oven while the turkey is resting. [RECIPE]( CREAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS This holiday twist on creamed spinach, a steak-house classic, is sure to be a hit with everyone – even the kids! Once you taste these brussels sprouts, you won't want to cook them any other way. [RECIPE]( CHESTNUT AND MUSHROOM STUFFING Sweet chestnuts and meaty mushrooms add fall flavour to an otherwise classic stuffing. Look for ready-to-eat peeled whole chestnuts in the grocery store. [RECIPE]( ROASTED LEEK AND ENDIVE WITH CITRUS DRESSING A touch of honey and orange juice mellows the sharpness of the endives and entices even the pickiest eater to give this dish a try. If you can't fit it all on one baking sheet, spread it out between two, so everything has room to roast. To get some prep done in advance, halve and wash the leeks ahead of time. [RECIPE]( TANGY MATCHSTICK SALAD This vibrant salad is a perfect makeahead side dish because, with a little time in the fridge, the dill and the dressing have a chance to work their magic on the root vegetables. To speed up the prep, slice the celery root and beets with a mandoline first, then cut them into matchsticks. [RECIPE]( SAUTÉED GREEN BEANS WITH GINGER [RECIPE]( APPLE AND CRANBERRY LATTICE PIE A fluted lattice top is all you need to transform a bubbly, fruit-filled pie into a bakery-worthy treat. Its filling combines the best of the season with a mix of apples and fresh cranberries. [RECIPE]( 🍁 Menu for 4 to 6 Hosting Thanksgiving for a small group is the perfect way to enjoy the holiday because you can spend time with your guests without worrying about the logistics of getting extra chairs or putting the leaf in your dining room table. This lovely meal has everything you'd expect at a large gathering, so you won't feel like there's anything missing. Rolled Cranberry Turkey Breast With Creamy Gravy ～ Roasted Chili Lemongrass Squash ～ Kale and Pancetta With Crispy Shallots ～ Baby Kale Caesar Salad ～ Fresh Pumpkin Pie ROLLED CRANBERRY TURKEY BREAST WITH CREAMY GRAVY Sometimes a whole turkey is just too much for a small group. Celebrate the holiday with this easy all-in-one dinner that includes a lovely traditional stuffing rolled right up in the turkey. It looks beautiful when sliced. Look for a fresh boneless skin-on turkey breast at the butcher's counter. [RECIPE]( ROASTED CHILI LEMONGRASS SQUASH Brushed with aromatic chili oil and finished with a squeeze of lime, this hot-and-sour twist on a classic side dish will appeal to those who prefer savouries over sweets. Save leftover oil to use in stir-fries or toss with potatoes before roasting.For a milder dish, try the Cumin Lime Squash variation. [RECIPE]( KALE AND PANCETTA WITH CRISPY SHALLOTS Crispy shallots and pancetta dress up sautéed kale for the holiday table. Shallots turn bitter when overcooked, so be sure to stir them constantly and take them out of the pan as soon as they turn golden brown. To keep them crispy, wait until the very last minute to sprinkle them on the kale. [RECIPE]( BABY KALE CAESAR SALAD Roasting all but one of the garlic cloves pumps up flavour to the max without having the overpowering taste of raw cloves. Roast a few extra heads and spread the soft cloves onto toasted baguette slices or crackers for a tasty snack. [RECIPE]( FRESH PUMPKIN PIE This classic pie uses sugar, or pie, pumpkins, which are abundant in the fall. They are much smaller than jack-o'-lantern pumpkins; one average-size sugar pumpkin will yield enough purée for just a single pie. [RECIPE]( 🍁 Menu for 2 You don't have to throw in the towel for Thanksgiving dinner if it's just the two of you. Leftovers are the best part of any Thanksgiving meal and, with this menu, you'll have plenty of food to keep you going after the holiday! Ham and Cheese Turkey Rolls ～ Roasted Fall Vegetable Medley ～ Autumn Bounty Salad ～ Chestnut and Parsnip Soup With Crispy Sage ～ Maple Whisky Pudding With Maple Pecans HAM AND CHEESE TURKEY ROLLS You won't miss a whole turkey with this twist on German-style rouladen. It takes a fraction of the time to cook (even with its luscious pan sauce). Leftovers are great in a sandwich or on top of a tossed salad, so if you make this meal for two, you can look forward to a turkey lunch the next day. [RECIPE]( ROASTED FALL VEGETABLE MEDLEY White vegetables don't have to be boring, as you'll see in this dish, which is the ultimate combination of the best of the fall harvest. Potatoes and parsnips continue to cook after draining, so if you're preparing this dish ahead of time, cool the vegetables quickly by spreading them on a baking sheet. [RECIPE]( AUTUMN BOUNTY SALAD This salad boasts fall's most nutritious colours: orange squash, red cranberries, green rapini and brown rice. Put all these colours together for a salad packed with vitamin C, antioxidants and calcium. [RECIPE]( CHESTNUT AND PARSNIP SOUP WITH CRISPY SAGE Don't limit sweet chestnuts to the festive season. They add a delicious accent to a quick weeknight meal any time of year. You can find ready-to-use peeled chestnuts in vacuum-sealed packages in the grocery store, which help save on prep time. Serve with crusty bread. [RECIPE]( MAPLE WHISKY PUDDING WITH MAPLE PECANS This dessert sings with the all-Canadian taste of real maple syrup. Each serving is topped with crunchy maple pecans (add a dollop of whipped cream, if you like) for a decadent dessert. [RECIPE]( 10 FUN AND EASY DECORATING IDEAS FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING TABLE Thanksgiving is the perfect occasion to gather friends and family to celebrate. If it's your turn to host, leave the table-decorating duties to us while you mind the turkey. From country-chic to minimal and modern, we've gathered plenty of low-budget, easy and fun ideas for your holiday table. [READ MORE]( FOLLOW US [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( To unsubscribe from this newsletter, please [click here](. This message has been sent by CANADIAN LIVING* to the following address: {EMAIL} 1600 boul. de Maisonneuve E, Montréal (Québec) H2L 4P2 canadian.living@tva.ca | [www.canadianliving.com]( [Privacy Policy]( | © Canadian Living 2022. All Rights Reserved.