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Thanksgiving dinner menu with our best-ever roast chicken

Tired of turkey? Try our juicy roast chicken instead. This feast for eight is guaranteed to impress from start to end
Thanksgiving dinner menu with our best-ever roast chicken

(Photo: Angus Fergusson)

Bring friends and family together to savour fall's bounty with a rustic and satisfying Thanksgiving harvest feast.

Serves: 8 people

Lemony mushroom and herb crostini

Starter
Lemony mushroom and herb crostini and an apple sparkler cocktail
Set the mood with a cozy crostini and a bubbly cocktail.

 

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Main
Spatchcock roast chicken with grapes recipe
These roasted whole chickens infused with fresh sage leaves and adorned with sweet red grapes make a grand focal point for your feast.

Smashed Herbed Potatoes, made with parsley and Dijon mustard, in a white bowl, for a post on the best smashed herbed potatoes recipe(Photo: Angus Fergusson)

Sides
Smashed herbed potatoes recipe
Prep tip: Make our 10-minute best-ever grainy mustard ahead of time.

 

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Sautéed Swiss chard with capers
A hint of salty capers adds instant sparkle to this green dish.

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Dessert
Apple-pie dumplings with caramel sauce
Guests will delight in these individual, cheddar-crust apple dumplings.

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