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Thanksgiving Italian Style

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Our Thanksgiving, whether it be on the East or West Coast has had an Italian twist ever since I can remember.  Growing up there was always the traditional antipasto platter and trays of lasagna before the turkey.  The dinner ended with the typical pumpkin pie, but a box of pastry from Paterson Pastry Shop was mandatory.

Menu planning can often be daunting during these hectic weeks, so get out the paper & pencil and sketch out your Thanksgiving Day meal.  Why not give your holiday an Italian twist by including some of the recipes from La Bella Sorella listed below.  There is something for everyone at your table; dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian – you name it!

Wishing all of my readers a wonderful holiday filled with family, friends and good health.

Thanksgiving Appetizers & Prosecco

Bruschetta with Butternut Squash

Ravioli with Sweet Squash

Farro with Roasted Butternut Squash

Mushrooms Roasted in Parchment

Sweet & Sour Butternut Squash

Creamless Mushroom Soup

Cavatappi with Butternut Squash

Radicchio, Walnut & Apple Salad with Parmigiano

Quince Preserves

Butternut Squash Jam

Fig Biscotti 

Olive Oil Biscotti Scented with Rosemary & Lemon

Pears Trattoria Style

Pumpkin Cake with Rosemary

Apple & Olive Oil Cake

Treviso Pumpkin Cake

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