Are your tired of the traditional Thanksgiving meals? This year, you could cook a Thanksgiving dinner with a French twist! Instead of turkey, cook some chicken, and replace mashed potatoes with a “gratin dauphinois”. Have some wine and enjoy your holidays with these 15 Thanksgiving recipes.
1Creamy Mushroom and Hazelnut Soup
Let’s start this feast with a creamy mushroom soup! It’s a great twist on the traditional pumpkin soup, as long as your guests like mushrooms. You can switch the “champignons de Paris” for some creminis or porcinis. Don’t forget the hazelnuts on top for extra crunch.
- Some vocabulary to help you:
Champignon = mushroom
Noisette = hazelnut
Échalote = shallot
Find this recipe on the B comme Bon website.
2Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Pudding
If you still want to add some squash to your Thanksgiving dinner, here is a great recipe for a savoury pudding with goat cheese! We bet that your guests will be very impressed. Use some ramekins for an even better look on the table.
- Some vocabulary to help you:
Courge butternut = butternut squash
Chèvre frais = fresh goat cheese
Find this recipe on Amandine Cooking.
3Classic Soupe à L’Oignon
Let’s pretend we are in a Parisian bistro, eating some “soupe à l’oignon”! This recipe includes a tiny amount of Guinness beer, some baguette and plenty of Swiss cheese.
- Some vocabulary to help you
Vinaigre balsamique = balsamic vinegar
Bouillon de poulet = chicken stock
Fromage suisse = Swiss cheese
Find this recipe on Trois Fois Par Jour.