An Italian-style Thanksgiving

My Italian friends would always refer to our American Thanksgiving as the "Festa del tacchino" (Turkey Party), and while turkey is, of course, a fundamental part of the holiday, it's about much more than just the turkey. Whether you prefer to stick to the most traditional dishes or like to branch out and make use of seasonal autumn ingredients to add variety to your Thanksgiving feast, here are some ideas for bringing an Italian twist to the table.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us An Italian-style Thanksgiving My Italian friends would always refer to our American Thanksgiving as the "Festa del tacchino" (Turkey Party), and while turkey is, of course, a fundamental part of the holiday, it's about much more than just the turkey. Whether you prefer to stick to the most traditional dishes or like to branch out and make use of seasonal autumn ingredients to add variety to your Thanksgiving feast, here are some ideas for bringing an Italian twist to the table. Danette St. Onge Italian Food Expert Stuffed Turkey Roulades   This stovetop dish from northern Italy, "rotoli di tacchino ai funghi e prosciutto cotto" (turkey breast rolls stuffed with mushrooms and ham), is a great idea if you have a small oven, limited time for preparing your turkey, or want to do a scaled-down meal for just a few people. READ NOW Turkey-Breast Fillets in Tuna-Caper Sauce (Tacchino tonnato)   The classic dish of tacchino tonnato is another quick-and-simple Italian turkey dish that is also a great whole turkey-alternative for a small Thanksgiving dinner -- and an excellent way to use up leftover turkey. READ NOW Pumpkin Risotto (Risotto di zucca gialla)   For a savory pumpkin dish, this pumpkin risotto would be a welcome addition.  READ NOW Sauteed Spinach with Pine Nuts (Spinaci saltati con pinoli)   A super quick and easy side dish, if you want to add some greens to your holiday spread without adding a lot more stress and time in the kitchen! READ NOW Italian Thanksgiving Ideas   Some more Italian ideas for your Thanksgiving feast, from the former Italian Food Expert, Kyle Phillips. READ NOW Featured Articles • Delicious Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Crumble • 10 Delicious Ways To Cook Mushrooms • Turn Pears, Walnuts, and Lemon into a Super Autumnal Preserve • The Ridiculously Complicated Mascarpone Recipe from the film "Burnt" • Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraiche Spread on Cucumbers • 10 Steps to the Perfect Sticky Toffee Pudding • Decadent Hazelnut Torte Features Whipped Cream Filling • Savor This Deeply Flavorful Thai Hot and Sour Soup Advertisement About Italian Food  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Italian Food newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.