Myth: enjoying all of the amazing fall flavors that are found in a Thanksgiving feast can only be achieved through hours upon hours of toiling over hot stoves and ovens.
Fact: here are 10 low-maintenance (and oven-free!) ways to savor all of that Thanksgiving goodness without all of the back-breaking work!
Call me basic, but pumpkin (spice) for breakfast sounds like an excellent way to start your day.
Pie isn’t the only way to get your apple cinnamon fix. These pancakes are sure to do the trick.
3. Shredded Brussels Sprout and Apple Salad
A healthy squeeze of lemon juice brightens up this simple salad that’s filled with fall goodness.
4. Grilled Brie, Turkey, Cranberry, and Avocado Sandwich
A Thanksgiving dinner in sandwich form + avocado? Yes, please.
5. Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes
If you needed more proof that mashed potatoes are the best, try adding sour cream and chives to them. Added bonus: mashed potatoes can be made ahead! Just microwave to reheat when you’re ready to eat them.
6. Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Stuffing
No oven, no problem! Make your favorite stuffing in a slow cooker instead.
Both of the star ingredients in this dish come from the freezer aisle! It doesn’t get much simpler than that.
Plain apple cider is great, but spiced cider is on another level.
9. Vanilla Spice Poached Pears
Not only is this a delicious bake-less dessert, but your entire kitchen is bound to smell like one giant vanilla-spiced candle after you make it.
Essentially apple pie in slushy form.