15 Mexican-Inspired Thanksgiving Ideas

Deconstructed turkey braised in a refreshing green mole provides a light and quick alternative to the standard Thanksgiving bird. Get the recipe for Braised Turkey in Green Mole »

Achiote paste gives the rub for this recipe a deep red hue, making for a visually striking roast holiday bird.

This comforting casserole is dense with thin fideo noodles, bathed in chile sauce, and capped with salty cotija cheese.

Mango with Cilantro, Coconut, and Chile Powder

Sweet and spicy with orange juice, cinnamon, and ginger, this stewed sweet potato dish makes a wonderful side dish or dessert.

This easy 4-ingredient side dish practically takes care of itself.

Bacon and jalapeños flavor this otherwise classic cornbread dressing from Mary Sue Milliken.

Sweet roasted poblano chiles add smokey depth to this soup made with spinach and enriched with cream.

This earthy toasted pumpkin seed salsa, a specialty of the Yucatan, is rich, thick, and satisfying. Serve it with tortilla chips for dipping.

The heat of this deep-red ancho chile soup and its pasilla chile garnish is balanced by the addition of cooling crema and thinly sliced avocado.

Adding tequila and lime zest to a rich homemade horchata is an impressive egg and dairy free alternative to eggnog. For extra citrus flavor, twist a strip of lime peel above each glass and rub it around the rim before adding it to the drink.

Mezcal, grilled pineapple, jalapeño, and lime lend a festive kick to the classic margarita.

Mexican Bread Pudding (Capirotada)

These fluted, spiced doughnuts are a favorite snack, no matter the occasion