--- title: Your Thanksgiving Menu — Featuring Fresh Berries description: Early November, the clock is ticking and it is the perfect time to decide on Thanksgiving dishes! image: https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hubfs/sweet%20potato%20casserole%20600x400.jpg --- [Skip to Content](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/perfect-thanksgiving-spread#anchor-cgbb-content) [![Instagram icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-instagram-1.png?width=20&height=20&name=icon-bb-instagram-1.png)](https://www.instagram.com/calgiantberries/) [![Pinterest icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-pinterest-1.png?width=16&height=20&name=icon-bb-pinterest-1.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/calgiantberries/) [![YouTube icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-youtube-1.png?width=21&height=15&name=icon-bb-youtube-1.png)](https://www.youtube.com/c/CalGiantBerries) [![Twitter icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-twitter-1.png?width=20&height=17&name=icon-bb-twitter-1.png)](https://twitter.com/calgiantberries) [![Facebook icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-facebook-1.png?width=10&height=20&name=icon-bb-facebook-1.png)](https://www.facebook.com/calgiantberries/) [![](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/logo-cal-giant-1.png?width=120&height=43&name=logo-cal-giant-1.png)](http://www.calgiant.com/) [![The Berry Buzz logo](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/logo-the-berry-buzz.png?width=160&height=101&name=logo-the-berry-buzz.png)](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/) - [Tips](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/hacks-tips-tricks) - [Nutrition](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/nutrition) - [Entertaining](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/entertain) - [Lifestyle](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/lifestyle) - [Subscribe](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/subscribe) - [Buy Berries](https://www.calgiant.com/buy-berries/) Search # Your Thanksgiving Menu — Featuring Fresh Berries Share ![Pinterest](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-pinterest-1.png?width=19&height=24&name=icon-pinterest-1.png) ![Twitter](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-twitter-1.png?width=24&height=20&name=icon-twitter-1.png) ![Facebook](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-facebook-1.png?width=11&height=24&name=icon-facebook-1.png) As the crisp autumn air welcomes the season of gratitude and gatherings, what better way to elevate your Thanksgiving feast than by incorporating fresh berries into your culinary repertoire?   Berries add a burst of vibrant color and delightful flavor to the Thanksgiving table, offering a refreshing contrast to the hearty and savory dishes that dominate the holiday feast. Whether scattered atop a festive salad, infused into a cranberry sauce, or adorning a decadent dessert, berries bring a touch of sweetness and a hint of tartness to the traditional Thanksgiving spread. **We'll begin celebrating our bounty of blessings with this colorful salad**. [![Blackberry Squash Salad](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blackberry%20squash%20salad%20600x400.jpg?width=600&name=blackberry%20squash%20salad%20600x400.jpg)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/blackberry-acorn-squash-salad) When you hear salad, iceberg lettuce and croutons may come to mind—but not on Thanksgiving! With this [blackberry and acorn squash salad](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/blackberry-acorn-squash-salad), you'll bring the 'wow' factor to the table. This colorful choice is ideal for setting the tone for the rest of delicious culinary experience.  **This blueberry balsamic glaze will make our Thanksgiving turkey so delicious—it'll be the stuff of Thanksgiving legend!** [![turkey with Blueberry Balsamic Glaze](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/friendsgiving%20600x400.jpg?width=600&name=friendsgiving%20600x400.jpg)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/roast-turkey-with-blueberry-balsamic-glaze) Each year, we like to try different ways of dressing and preparing our turkey. This year we have decided to keep things traditional and bake it in the oven, but to add something different,—a glaze of[blueberry balsamic](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/roast-turkey-with-blueberry-balsamic-glaze)! **Even the kids' table will love this new take on a Thanksgiving classic**.[![Shiitake Mushroom and Green Bean Casserole](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/green%20bean%20casserole-6.jpg?width=600&name=green%20bean%20casserole-6.jpg)](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/shiitake-and-blueberry-green-beans) Green beans are a staple for a Thanksgiving spread, and we've never seen[a green bean recipe](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/shiitake-and-blueberry-green-beans) as interesting as this one. **Sweet potato mash with roasted blueberries and toasted marshmallows will have guests coming back for seconds... and thirds!** ![Sweet Potato Casserole topped with blueberries and marshmellows](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hubfs/sweet%20potato%20casserole%20600x400.jpg) Experience a delightful twist on the classic Thanksgiving [sweet potato mash](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/sweet-potato-dutch-baby-with-maple-soaked-berriess/) with this innovative and irresistible recipe that features the unexpected addition of juicy blueberries. Velvety smooth sweet potatoes, roasted to perfection, are transformed into a luscious mash that strikes a harmonious balance between rich, earthy sweetness and the bright burst of tart blueberries. **Pumpkin spice and everything nice are some of the ingredients needed for this pumpkin cake!**  [![Blackberry Pumpkin Spice Cake ](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blackberry%20pumpkin%20spice%20cake%20600x400.jpg?width=600&name=blackberry%20pumpkin%20spice%20cake%20600x400.jpg)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/blackberry-pumpkin-spice-cake) Because we love pumpkin so much, this year we want to introduce a new way to taste it. [This cake](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/blackberry-pumpkin-spice-cake) has all the thrill of a pumpkin pie but with the added excitement of frosting and blackberries.    Looking for more recipe inspiration? 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