Thanksgiving is Coming. Are You Ready?

Turkey, stuffing, sides, and pie—here are the menus, dishes, and techniques you need to do Thanksgiving dinner right No images? [View Online.]( [Saveur]( [italian thanksgiving menu]( 11/17/2018 Our New Favorite Thanksgiving Feast Thanksgiving is just five short days away, and we all know what that means. [Mountains of stuffing]( [sweet potatoes galore]( at least a couple of [green bean casseroles]( and of course, turkey. In fact, when you start to think about it, doesn't the whole thing become a little too formulaic after a while? We definitely do, which is why we're trying to come at Thanksgiving from a few new directions. Take our Italian Thanksgiving menu, for instance. [Our petite turketta]( is a riff on Tuscan porchetta—an epic whole roast pork loin wrapped in in its own fatty belly. The addition of butter, winter herbs, and smoked mozzarella keep the lean turkey juicy and flavorful and an outer layer of pancetta provides a festive and crispy exterior. A suite of Tuscan-style sides complete the feast—[focaccia rich with Italian olive oil]( is topped with crispy black kale; [creamy garlic polenta]( replaces the typical potato mash; [zesty mostarda]( stands in for the yankee cranberry standard; and [seared bitter greens]( are tempered with sweet balsamic, dried fruit, and strips of Parmigiano-Reggiano. [Simple, make-ahead butterscotch budino]( is an elegant and easy finish to this Italian autumn feast. Now all you need is a bottle (or case) of peppery Piemonte red. Check out this idea, our [Thomas Keller menu]( and more in our [complete Thanksgiving guide](. [turkey]( [The Best Way to Roast a Thanksgiving Turkey is to Stop Worrying About It]( [No spatchcocking, no brining, no basting—this is the easiest, most satisfying way to prepare your bird]( [Butterscotch Budino]( [Have Yourself a Very Italian Thanksgiving This Year]( [For an intimate fall feast, look to Tuscany for inspiration]( [Oysters, New Orleans, Thanksgiving]( [Our 38 Best Thanksgiving Appetizers To Kick Off Your Feast With a Bang]( [Don't let turkey have all the fun—our best Thanksgiving appetizers will have you off to a strong start]( [Green Bean Casserole]( [7 Ways to Improve Your Thanksgiving Sides]( [Hack your way to better gravy with booze and the fastest way to peel a head of garlic]( [Berry Pie]( [13 Thanksgiving Pies to Make With One Easy Crust]( [A four-ingredient buttery crust is the shortest route to amazing pie]( [Subscribe to Saveur]( You Might Like [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( {EMAIL} is subscribed to receive newsletters from Saveur. [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage My Preferences]( | [Privacy Policy]( Add [newsletters@mail.saveur.com](mailto:newsletters@mail.saveur.com?CMPID=ene111718) to your address book to ensure delivery. Copyright © Bonnier Corporation, 460 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 200, Winter Park, FL 32789 [Bonnier Corporation](