Holidays: Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

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Thanksgiving Menu Ideas More consumers are turning to foodservice operators for holiday meals and demanding traditional items and new innovations.
	While traditional Thanksgiving Day items (turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy) are still popular, a whole new fusion is occurring in foodservice. Both ethnic and American regional dishes are rising in popularity. While ethnic trends include Mexican, Spanish and Caribbean fare, Cajun and Southern cooking also rank high.
Depending on property location, operators can choose from a wide variety of menus for the holiday season. Traditional Thanksgiving Menu Use these Food Services of America feature products for traditional holiday menus. All pre-cooked items only need to be reheated. This allows operators to minimize labor costs and add enhancements for house signatures. Turkey Breast Signature, Elite, Pride and Madrona Market turkey products Mashed Potatoes Fresh homemade taste and texture with a labor saving heat and serve product Gravy Rich, golden-color gravy that is mildly seasoned with savory flavors Stuffing A savory blend of vegetables, herbs and seasonings with two different types of bread gives this delicious menu-enhancer the look and taste of homemade Yams From America's best Grade-A sweet potatoes blended with a special recipe of spices Pies For holiday menus and dessert specials, feature the homemade appeal of pies Cheesecake A creamy cake with tantalizing cream cheese and with a homemade taste Thanksgiving, Southern Style Cajun and Southern-style dishes are popular. Try these regional favorites on specialty menus. Delta Pride Salad A mixture of greens tossed with blue cheese and cherry tomatoes Fried Turkey Moist, tender turkey seasoned with a Cajun Rub and accentuated with a Cajun glaze Sweet Potato Pecan Balls A great-tasting, wonderful addition to any buffet table or take-out menu String Bean Bundle Easy to modify by adding some of your own flavorings, such as herbs or mustards Southern Style Pumpkin and Pecan Bread A marriage of pumpkins and pecans in a bread recipe makes this dish perfect for Southern style dinners. Tarte a 'la Bouie Out of bayou country, this custard-based dessert is a delicious ending to holiday meals. Menu of the World's Finest A spotlight on some of the hottest foods in foodservice Mediterranean Style Bread Salad Use day-old French, Italian or focaccia bread for this rustic salad indigenous to central Italy. Caribbean Ginger Turkey A savory blend of fruits and spices enhances the flavor of tender turkey slices. Black Beans and Yellow Rice Hearty beans and colorful rice accentuated by exotic spices and herbs Cuban Bread A tasty accompaniment to holiday menus Hawaiian Succotash Sweet, tender vegetables enhanced with brown sugar and coconut milk Pumpkin Eggnog Pie A rich combination of pumpkin and eggnog served warm or cold and topped with heavy whipped cream