13 New Thanksgiving Meal Ideas!

It’s hard to believe, but fall is officially here. The first long weekend of the crisp season includes a food holiday favourite, Thanksgiving!

Whether you are celebrating big with family and friends, or keeping it low key, try a few of these recipes made with The Original Wellness Drink – Florida Orange Juice.

Florida Orange Juice full of essential nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, folate, and in fortified juices, calcium and vitamin D. The immune system is complex and needs a constant supply of essential nutrients to support its function.

Research shows 100% orange juice has many benefits to support overall health. Plus adding the bright flavours of Florida Orange Juice to your meals provides a nice balance to offset the richness found in many Thanksgiving dishes.

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Most cartons of 100% orange juice sold in the refrigerated section of Canadian grocery stores contain juice from Florida Oranges!

Starters

Orange Root Vegetable Soup

Orange Root Vegetable Soup

This nourishing soup is an excellent starter for your Thanksgiving feast. Orange Root Vegetable Soup includes vitamin C and potassium thanks to the Florida Orange Juice and vegetables in this recipe. This is great for leftovers and keeps well in the fridge.

Sugar Cane Turkey Skewers with Florida Citrus Sweet and Sour Sauce

Sugar Cane Turkey Skewers
with Florida Citrus Sweet and Sour Sauce

Consider having turkey as an appetizer. These Sugar Cane Turkey Skewers with Florida Citrus Sweet and Sour Sauce, are perfect for the kids, or simply as a refreshed version of the holiday classic.

Mains

Roasted Turkey with Orange Pumpernickel Stuffing

Looking for a way to elevate traditional Thanksgiving turkey dishes?

Try Roasted Turkey with Orange Pumpernickel Stuffing, the perfect way to show off your creativity and still make the turkey traditionalists happy.

Roasted Turkey with Orange Pumpernickel Stuffing

Cocktail Orange Turkey Meatballs

Try out these Cocktail Orange Turkey Meatballs as an alternative to cooking a full bird or for those people in your family who like things “off the bone”.

Cocktail Orange Turkey Meatballs

Florida OJ Baked Glazed Ham with Veggies

Looking for something different to add to your Thanksgiving table, consider Florida OJ Baked Glazed Ham served with veggies. This one is kid-approved.

Florida OJ Baked Glazed Ham with Veggies

Vegan and Vegetarian Ideas

Sweet Potato Vegetarian Wellington with Mushroom Duxelle

Sweet Potato Vegetarian Wellington with Mushroom Duxelle

Sweet Potato Vegetarian Wellington with Mushroom Duxelle is the perfect vegetarian version of Classic Beef Wellington so everyone can enjoy Wellington regardless of their dietary needs.

Roasted Cauliflower Head with Orange Tahini Sauce

Roasted Cauliflower Head with Orange Tahini Sauce

Cauliflower, tahini and Florida Orange Juice deliver a wide variety of nutrients, making this Roasted Cauliflower Head with Orange Tahini Sauce nutritious and delicious.

Vegan Sweet Potato Smoothie

Vegan Sweet Potato Smoothie

Our vegan sweet potato smoothie, is a great source of fibre – helping digestive health as well as providing a number of essential nutrients and vitamins.

New Uses for Leftovers

Florida OJ Breakfast Hash

Try substituting your leftover turkey for ground turkey sausage, and consider adding leftover mashed or sweet potato to create a new use for leftover Thanksgiving dinner – Florida OJ Breakfast Hash.

Florida OJ Breakfast Hash

Carved Turkey Sandwiches With Orange Olive Oil Mayo

This carved turkey sandwich with orange olive oil mayo can add a zesty twist to leftover turkey.

Carved Turkey Sandwiches with Orange Olive Oil Mayo

Dessert

Florida Orange Peach Hand Pies

Florida Orange Peach Hand Pies

Need an interesting dessert idea – consider Florida Orange Peach Hand Pies. This citrus combination lights up the plate, and your guests.

Chocolate Florida Orange Brownies

Chocolate Florida Orange Brownies

How about a new twist on a classic brownie by mixing in Florida Orange Juice. Try the Chocolate Florida Orange Brownies – they are a true crowd pleaser.

Florida Citrus Greek Yogurt Sea Salt Cake

Florida Citrus Greek Yogurt Sea Salt Cake

Want something light and delicious, try the Florida Citrus Greek Yogurt Sea Salt Cake. This combination of yogurt, sea salt, Florida oranges and OJ, is a winning combination.

If you try any of our suggestions, or create your own using Florida OJ, tag us @floridaorangejuiceca we’d love to see your work!