Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and food. But if you're a small business owner, you know the importance of keeping an eye on the budget. Here are 5 affordable yet mouth-watering recipes to make this Thanksgiving memorable without breaking the bank.
1. Spiced Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients:
2 large sweet potatoes
1 onion
1 can coconut milk
Spices (cumin, paprika)
Steps:
Peel and dice sweet potatoes and onion.
Sauté onion, add spices.
Add sweet potatoes and coconut milk.
Simmer until soft, then blend.
2. Cornbread Stuffing (I love cornbread so this is an easy win for me)
Ingredients:
1 box cornbread mix
2 celery stalks
1 onion
Chicken broth
Steps:
Prepare cornbread as per box.
Sauté celery and onion.
Crumble cornbread, mix everything, and bake.
3. Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
Ingredients:
1 head cauliflower
3 garlic cloves
Olive oil
Steps:
Steam cauliflower.
Sauté garlic in olive oil.
Blend both, season to taste.
4. Sweet Potato Casserole w/ Marshmallows
Ingredients:
5 sweet potatoes
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup margarine or butter
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 (10.5 ounce) package of marshmallows (mini or regular size)
Steps:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Peel and slice sweet potatoes, boil until tender
Mash sweet potatoes and mix with brown sugar, margarine, orange juice, and cinnamon
Spread evenly into baking dish and sprinkle marshmallows on top
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown
Pro Tip - EAT THE MARSHMALLOWS OFF THE TOP
5. Apple Crisp
Ingredients:
4 apples
1 cup oats
1/2 cup sugar
Steps:
Slice apples.
Mix oats and sugar, sprinkle over apples.
Bake until golden.
These recipes are not only easy on your wallet but also delicious and sure to impress your guests. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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