Thanksgiving side dishes/7 recipes

Similar to a tamale pie recipe. Sometimes referred to as the most delicious thing there ever was, this aromatic mix of ground beef, tomato sauce and, spices, topped with a cheesy polenta style cornbread-like topping baked as a casserole is certain to become a family favorite.

By using both arugula and parsley brings double refreshing taste into the pesto, ricotta adds the extra moisture and creaminess without overwhelming the parmesan, and the toasted walnuts makes the pesto taste nutty and fragrant. Toss it with pasta, or use it as a base on the pizza!

Try something different for Thanksgiving with this decadent cake that will have its own spotlight on the dinner table.

This recipe was given to me by a former co-worker. It is much lighter and healthier than regular lasagna.

Always good for parties.

Eat with Indian or Lebonese style flat breads. Great as a side with barbequed lamb.

Paleo friendly savory soup

Traditional comfort food goodness from New England. Go traditional with slow and low oven baking or use your crockpot and let it simmer all day.

Light and tasty. A quick and easy way to prepare a delicious fish dish.

Lots of flavors, lots of textures. You will love this Indian-inspired dish that's packed with yumminess and goodness.

An American invention, this pasta salad is done right. Caramelized fennel and red onions with sun-dried tomatoes with a light vinaigrette.

Incredibly fresh and crisp, the sweet sugar snap peas and the watercress flavors really pop with a perfectly balanced dressing highlighted by caramelized shallots. This quick and easy watercress and sugar snap salad is quite tasty, drizzling with the homemade Warm Sesame-Shallot Vinaigrette, a great side or a healthy supper.

This dish, which originated on the island of Hainan, off the coast of Southern China, emphasizes the natural sweet flavour of an absolutely fresh chicken and served with rice that is cooked in chicken fat with garlic and then simmered in chicken stock.

An easy and tasty Bisquick quiche. Leeks and swiss cheese together make this delicious quiche. It can be served as a side dish or a vegetarian main dish.

This delicious and nutritious quinoa salad can be served as a side dish, or it can be a tasty yet wholesome meal all by itself.

Mushrooms, ricotta, tomatoes and basil blend wonderful in this hearty sauce.