It's that time of year when we start to reflect on the things that we are thankful for. The time when we get to come together with family, friends and loved ones over a home cooked meal, watch football, catch up on the latest gossip and get a little bit of an escape from whatever troubles might be going on in our worlds for a moment. If you're wondering what exactly to put on your menu for this year's dinner then let me help you out a bit. Join myself and 18 other black food bloggers as we invite you to our virtual Thanksgiving dinner to provide you with some inspiration. Below is our menu and we're dishing out the recipes to get you all set.
Side Dishes
Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon By Whisk It Real Gud
Creamed Corn By Brandi's Foodie Diary (Vegetarian)
Southern Collard Greens By Brown Sugar Food Blog
Southern Cornbread Dressing By Especially Southern Dishes
Powerhouse Brussels Sprouts By FoodLoveTog
Maple Roasted Carrots By Jasmine Foster/Mash & Spread
Twice Baked Sweet Potato Pudding By Marisa Moore/Marisa Moore Nutrition (Gluten Free)
Balsamic Glazed Acorn Squash By PlanCookHost
Kale+Brussels Sprouts Salad By PlanCookHost
Vegan Oven Baked Mac & Cheeze By Pretty Brown Vegan (Vegan)
Smooth and Creamy Mashed Potatoes By Sweet Tea and Thyme
This African's Smoked Gouda Baked Mac N Cheese By ThisAfricanCooks
Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon By Whisk It Real Gud
Bread
Orange Popovers with Honey Butter By Jem of the South
Glazed Ham without a Recipe By The Hungry Hutch
Peach Dump Cake (Lazy Man's Peach Cobbler) By Brandi's Foodie Diary
Banana Trifle By Black Girls Who Brunch
Peach Dump Cake (Lazy Man's Peach Cobbler) By Brandi's Foodie Diary (Vegetarian)
Classic Sweet Potato Pie By Brown Sugar Food Blog
Bourbon Sweet Potato Pecan Pie By Dash of Jazz (Vegetarian)
The Ultimate Red Velvet Cake By Dash of Jazz (Vegetarian)
Sweet Potato Praline Bread Pudding By Dash of Jazz (Vegetarian)
Old Fashioned Southern Pound Cake By Jem of the South
Pecan Pie Bars By Marissa Allen
Sweet Potato Pound Cake By Simply LaKita
Perfect Apple Pie from Scratch By Sweet Tea and Thyme
Apple Cranberry Lattice Pie By The Hungry Hutch
Sweet Potato Galette By Whisk It Real Gud
Beverages
Sparkling Apple Cider By Especially Southern Dishes
Autumn Apple Sangria By Butter Be Ready (Alcoholic)
Cranberry Apple Spice Mules By Dash of Jazz (Alcoholic, Vegan)
Sparkling Apple Cider By Especially Southern Dishes (Non-Alcoholic)
Cranberry Orange Punch By FoodLoveTog (Non-Alcoholic)
Hot Zaddy By Meiko and the Dish
Sauces
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce By Marisa Moore
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce By Marisa Moore/Marisa Moore Nutrition (Vegan, Paleo Gluten Free)
Homemade Cranberry Sauce By The Hungry Hutch (Vegan)
Alright, now that we've dished out all of the goods don't be shy. Get yourself a plate, pull up a chair and join us for this virtual Thanksgiving meal. What are some of your favorite recipes? Feel free to comment below and share this article to spread the love.