If you’re anything like us, one of the best parts about the holidays is the food. We love our fair share of holiday cookies, oven-roasted turkey, and the classic macaroni and cheese. But we also believe that there is nothing wrong with switching things up and bringing something new to the table. Literally.
While we can appreciate the traditional classic dishes, why not spruce up the menu by switching up one or two ingredients? Course by course, we’ve gathered delicious twists to your favorite classics—check 20 of our favorite recipes below!
Soups & Salads
1. Honey Mustard Brussels Sprout Slaw

Source: Cookie + Kate
2. Sweet Potato Salad

Source: The Endless Meal
3. Thai Curried Pumpkin Soup

Source: Gimme Some Oven
4. Moroccan Carrot Soup

Source: Snixy Kitchen
5. Marinated Beet and Apple Salad

Source: Cotter Crunch
Main Entreés
6. Thyme Honey Mustard Spatchcock Chicken

Source: Our Salty Kitchen
7. Skillet Turkey With Bacon and White Wine

Source: Pinch of Yum
8. Holiday Stuffed Shells

Source: Show Me The Yummy
9. Cranberry Rosemary Chicken

Source: 40 Aprons
10. Rosemary Garlic Beef Roast

Source: Feasting At Home
Side Dishes
11. Vegan Garlic Mac and Cheese

Source: Minimalist Baker
12. Caramelized Onion, Pear & Walnut Stuffing

Source: A Sassy Spoon
13. Garlic Mashed Yuca Root

Source: Our Salty Kitchen
14. Cheddar Green Bean Casserole Onion Rings

Source: Host The Toast
15. Sweet Potato Biscuits

Source: Budget Bytes
Desserts
16. Apple Cheddar Pie

Source: Sally’s Baking Addiction
17. Pecan Pie Bars

Source: Gimme Delicious
18. Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Source: Love And Lemons
19. Mini Pumpkin Pies

Source: Ambitious Kitchen
20. Vegan Cranberry Apple Crisp

Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
This article was originally published on November 22, 2019 and has been updated for timelines.
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