The holidays are a ripe time for restaurant specials. There are many timely flavors to capitalize on. Today, we bring you some current restaurant special ideas sure to please your guests as they celebrate and give thanks.

cranberries on the menuCranberry Cheddar Turkey on GF Flatbread
A thin and crispy GF flatbread crust topped with cranberry infused alfredo sauce, shredded turkey, cheddar cheese, and grilled onions.

Spanish Ham and Gouda Frittata
Slow cooked ham with shallots, Gouda cheese, and roasted tomatoes baked into fluffy eggs.

Parma Ham–Wrapped Roasted Asparagus, Parmesan Balsamic
Large, crisp asparagus bunches are wrapped with salty ham or prosciutto and topped with chopped cantaloupe, crispy breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and balsamic reduction.

Grilled Cheese Charred Turkey Burger
A charred juicy turkey burger topped with cheddar cheese, grilled onions, a sunny side up egg, and rosemary sage ginger aioli sandwiched between two grilled white cheddar cheese sandwiches.

Healthy Creamy Kale Slaw
Chopped kale tossed with minced carrots, cucumbers, celery and diced onions tossed in plain Greek yogurt topped with fresh cracked black pepper.

Sauteed Spinach with Toasted Sesame Seeds and Honey
Fresh spinach tossed with toasted sesame seeds and honey.

Southern Pulled Pork Deviled Eggs
Hardboiled eggs combined with pulled pork, green onion and egg yolk coleslaw drizzled with savory BBQ sauce.

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
Just in time for the holiday, pumpkin pie filling is blended with vanilla Greek yogurt with a touch of cinnamon and vanilla.

 

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