By Santiago Mendez
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it can be hard to choose items for the dinner table that are affordable, unique, and delicious. Here are some food options from around the world that fit the Thanksgiving aesthetic, while adding a worldly cultural flare to your cornucopia.
Argentinian Empanadas: This popular South American food originated in Argentina. Empanadas are a baked pastry with meat filling, mixed with vegetables.
Ingredients
- Dough:
- 375 g plain flour, plus more for surface
- 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. baking powder
- 110 g cold butter, cut into cubes
- 180 ml water
- 1 large egg
- Beef Filling
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 450 g beef mince
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste, 1 tbsp oregano, and 1 tbsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp. paprika, salt
- Cook at 200 C for 15 minutes and enjoy
Italian Ravioli: Pasta is a great option for any occasion. This specific recipe includes a chicken filling for the ravioli. Made in Italy, ravioli has been a staple food for the Italians and their culture. I think mixing in other cultures into Thanksgiving enhances the meaning of it and enriches the holiday. If you’re into Italian cuisine, this recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- ravioli –specifically chicken ravioli
- sun-dried tomatoes
- parmesan
- white wine
- minced garlic
- olive oil
- italian seasoning
- cayenne pepper
Sweet bread “Pan Dulce”: A common delicacy in South America, it perfectly suits the mood and tone of Thanksgiving. This specific recipe is also Argentinian..This pastry is a good option for people on diets. Or just looking for healthier options for their Thanksgiving dinner
Ingredients:
- yeast – 50 g
- milk – 1/3 cup
- flour – 1/8 cup (25 g)
- sugar – 1 Tbsp.
Dough
- 2 eggs
- sugar – 2/3 cup
- malt extract – 1 Tbsp.
- vanilla extract – 1 Tbsp.
- flour – 3 1/2 cups
- salt – 1 tsp.
- butter – 7 Tbsp
- milk – 2/3 cup
Fruits & Nuts
- walnuts – 1/2 cup
- almonds – 1/2 cup
- hazelnuts – 1/2 cup
- purple raisins – 1/2 cup
- golden raisins – 1/2 cup
- dried cranberries – 1/2 cup
- candied orange or lemon rinds (optional) – 1/2 cup
- rum or cognac
- 1 egg to paint on the top