My husband and I don’t have family nearby so Thanksgiving at our house is for friends—a few regulars and, typically, at least a couple of new faces. I approach the menu that way, too. We serve the must-haves, but I like to shake it up a little each year, in part to find dishes that might become new traditions. That’s how Cenk’s Pumpkin Cheesecake replaced my pumpkin pie—a definite upgrade. If you’re looking to freshen up your holiday menu, please take a look at some of my favorite recipes from Thanksgivings past. And let me know if you make and enjoy them.
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From the Planet Cheese archives, these six recipes may inspire you to bring something new to the Thanksgiving table. At least that’s my hope. Most are portable, in case you’re a guest. For pre-dinner nibbling, set out a creamy goat cheese dip imbued with fried shallots—an elevated take on the sour-cream classic—or smoky pimento cheese, an unusual recipe from the baker who makes the Obamas’ Thanksgiving pies. For traditionalists, I’ve got the recipe for Zingerman’s famous pimento cheese, courtesy of the beloved Ann Arbor shop.
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