Six upgraded Thanksgiving recipes to wow your family with this holiday season

Looking to step up your Thanksgiving game this year? We've got you covered with all the recipes you need to bring to the dinner table this season. Our all-star food experts Vanessa Gianfrancesco, Afrim Pristine and Shahir Massoud put their own twists on classic recipes like mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and cheesecake. Scroll on to get the recipes. 

Maple bacon cheeseball with arugula

An effortless, yet impressive cheesy appetizer filled with fall flavours like maple and arugula. 

Thanksgiving stuffing bignolati

This stuffing-inspired appetizer will be the talk of the dinner. 

Grilled turkey breast puttanesca

This delicious meal is the perfect option when hosting a smaller Thanksgiving. 

Crispy potato croquettes

Think cheesy mashed potatoes, but Arancini-style. 

Ham and cheese macaroni

Get the perfect cheese pull away with this ooey-gooey baked macaroni filled with tender ham and crispy green onions. 

Basque-style sweet potato cheesecake

Take your Thanksgiving dessert up a notch with this sweet potato-filled cheesecake.