CFG Thanksgiving 2026 Recipes

Reed, Julia. “Bourbon Pecan Pie.” NYT Cooking, The New York Times, 16 Sept. 2026, cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1766-bourbon-pecan-pie. 

Ingredients
Yield:8 servings
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup dark corn syrup
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell (see recipe)
1 ¼ cups coarsely chopped pecans

Fajcz, Brooke. “Caramel Apple Mocktail.” Savor the Flavour, 7 Nov. 2026, savortheflavour.com/caramel-apple-mocktail/.

Ingredients
For the Rim
⅓ cup homemade caramel sauce, warmed
⅓ cup demerara sugar
For the Drink
2 ounces homemade caramel sauce, warmed (¼ cup)
7 ounces apple cider, chilled
7 ounces ginger beer, chilled
For the Garnish
1 cinnamon stick

McMorrow, Meghan. “Autumn Harvest Salad with Pomegranates.” Fox and Briar, 31 Oct. 2016, www.foxandbriar.com/autumn-harvest-salad-with-pomegranates/.

Ingredients
1- 2 bunches kale center ribs removed and torn into small pices (6-8 cups)
1 delicata squash de-seeded and cut into half moons
1 cup cooked farro
4 ounces soft goat cheese chevre
arils from one pomegranate about 1 cup
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
salt
pepper

For Dressing:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 garlic clove pressed or finely minced
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions 
1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Toss delicata squash in 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper and chili powder, arrange in a single layer on a lined baking sheet, 3. Roast for about 15 minutes, or until golden and tender. Set aside.
4. Whisk together all ingredients for dressing (I use a mason jar to shake them until combined)
5. In a large bowl,add kale, delicata squash, farro, goat cheese and pomegranate arils. Pour dressing over and toss to fully coat everything in the dressing.