Photography by James Tse Author: The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
Yes, you can pull off a complete Thanksgiving dinner–without the tears!
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No-stress classic turkey dinner
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.
No-stress classic turkey dinner
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.
No-stress classic turkey dinner
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.
No-stress classic turkey dinner
Sautéed Spinach and Mushrooms
Meaty oyster mushrooms and fresh spinach come together for a super-quick stove top side dish that complements any roast dinner. Leave the garlic cloves in if you've got garlic lovers at the table, or remove them just before serving.
No-stress classic turkey dinner
Parsnip and Potato Purée
Looking for a change from plain old mashed potatoes? Spruce up your holiday table with this seasonal side dish. Buttermilk and Dijon mustard add pleasant tang and creamy texture (without the addition of cream). To avoid a gluey purée, do not overmix. Fresh chives add a festive hit of colour.
No-stress classic turkey dinner
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.
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