7 traditional recipes that CANNOT BE MISSING from your Thanksgiving dinner

Time flies, and once again we are getting ready for Thanksgiving Day. Although this is a celebration mainly held in the United States, Mexicans always find a good excuse to gather with family and friends and celebrate. Organize an authentic Thanksgiving dinner with these 7 dishes: Ready to turn on the oven? Cranberry Sauce Don’t be fooled. The canned cranberry sauce is anything but cranberries. Instead, prepare it at home with fresh ingredients and enjoy the taste of natural fruit. Remember to make it two days in advance for a richer flavor. Sweet Potato Purée Who hasn’t eaten sweet potato chunks with condensed milk? The Mexican afternoon craving doesn’t quite serve the same purpose as the purée, as this is usually used as a side for turkey. If you’re up for trying this version of sweet potato, the next time you hear the whistle of the sweet potato vendor, run over for some, saving you the cooking time. Pibil Turkey To give a Mexican flavor to this Thanksgiving, you can try this innovative recipe. By mixing ingredients from the traditional recipe with more typical ones from Mexican cuisine, you'll create a dish full of interesting flavors. If you're tired of boring turkey, this recipe is for you. Lemon Roasted Chicken The slowly baked chicken achieves a softer inside and a crispy outside. But don’t get careless: you need to keep an eye on the chicken to control the temperature and keep it moist with its own sauce. To intensify the lemon flavor, you can add a few slices while baking. Adobo Pork Loin For red meat lovers, this adobo pork loin is a delight. Forget about your grandmother's traditional recipe. This loin has a much bolder and original flavor, thanks to the mix of chiles, sugar, and cinnamon. Just remember to tie it properly; otherwise, it will look anything but Thanksgiving dinner. Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting We can’t overlook the sweet part of Thanksgiving. Desserts are definitely the stars of the night, along with the turkey. So if you want to impress your diners, don’t overthink it and go for something simple, like this carrot cake. Remember: delicious doesn’t have to be complicated. Pumpkin Cheesecake with Caramel This dessert represents autumn with its colors and flavors. To make the combination more intense, try to use fresh ingredients. (Avoid canned products and make your own purées). If you want to give your pie a more chic touch, you can decorate it with chocolate leaves. Just look for some leaves in your garden – maple leaves are ideal – wash them, and coat them with a bit of chocolate. Once they dry, you can peel them off, and you’ll have a lovely leaf. Delicious! Regardless of which dish you choose to prepare, enjoy the company of your family and friends and together, give thanks for all the successes and joys of 2016. Bon appétit!