10 Can’t Miss Thanksgiving Recipes to Inspire Your 2021 Spread

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Celebrating Thanksgiving in Northern Michigan ? From the perfect turkey to seasonally-inspired desserts, here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes you’ll want on your table this year. How to Cook the Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey Cooking the perfect bird doesn’t have to be difficult. If you’re ready to talk […]

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Thanksgiving cheesy potatoes

Celebrating Thanksgiving in Northern Michigan? From the perfect turkey to seasonally-inspired desserts, here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes you’ll want on your table this year.

How to Cook the Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey

Cooking the perfect bird doesn’t have to be difficult. If you’re ready to talk turkey, you’re not going to want to miss this step-by-step recipe coming from Rick and Sue Duerksen, owners of Duerksen Turkey Farm in Mancelona. The reason they’re the best for the job? They raise poultry on their 12-acre farm in Northern Michigan!

View the full Thanksgiving turkey recipe with directions: How to Make the Perfect Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner.

turkey, thanksgiving dinner, holidays
turkey, thanksgiving dinner, holidays

Our Favorite Cheesy Potatoes Recipe

This recipe speaks for itself! As one of our most popular recipes on the website (especially during the holiday season), you’re not going to want to miss this classic recipe with a Michigan twist. From Great Lakes Potato Chips to local milk, you’ll be surprised how many great Northern Michigan products go into this delicious dish.

Thanksgiving cheesy potatoes recipe

Apple Walnut Stuffing

Coming from Chef Jim Morse at Boathouse in Traverse City, this delicious Thanksgiving stuffing deserves a spot at your table. If you’re still eating boxed stuffing, it’s time to treat yourself and your guests to this delectable upgrade!

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Root Veggies Thanksgiving Side Dish

Nada Saco of Nada’s Gourmet Deli and Mediterranean Cuisine knows how to turn seasonal root veggies into a delicious side dish perfect for the holidays. From potatoes to turnips, you’re not going to want to miss this simple, yet delicious dish. Bonus: We think it pairs absolutely perfectly with the turkey recipe above!

Nada’s Gourmet Deli

Two glories of the fall harvest—juicy apples and earthy carrots—make this cake a must-have at your Thanksgiving table. The maple cream cheese frosting alone has us coming back to this recipe year after year.

Apple carrot cake

Thanksgiving Pecan Bars

This easy and simple dessert is always a fan favorite at our Thanksgiving table. Making just enough for everyone in the family, it’s a miracle if even one makes it to the end of the night. Feeling adventurous? Double the recipe for even more goodness!

Get the full recipe: Pecan Bars.

Pecan bars
Pecan Bars

Pimento Cheese Fondue

Appetizer lovers rejoice! Grab your favorite veggies, bread and meats and get ready to take on this delicious, cheesy treat. We promise it’ll give your Thanksgiving table the vintage flair it needs.

Get the full recipe: Pimento Cheese Fondue.

Pimento Cheese Fondue
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Your Fresh & Local Northern Michigan Holiday Feast

Looking to keep it as local as possible this Thanksgiving in Northern Michigan? From Buttermilk Biscuits with Pumpkin Butter to Honey Roasted Root Vegetables, you’re not going to want to miss these dishes with more local ingredients than you can count!

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3 Delicious Thanksgiving Appetizers

Last year we published a story that featured a holiday spread from Three Pines Studio. If you’re searching for some delicious appetizers, here are three great options for your party: Figs Stuffed with Almond and Ginger, Glazed Red Pepper/Fennel Almonds and Pizzelle.

Check out the full story with recipes: Three Pines Studio Shares Holiday Recipes, Art & Community.

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