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Asian Thanksgiving

Bring bold Asian flavors to your holiday table! From roasted Cornish hens and Thai-spiced Dutch oven whole chicken to miso butter baked trout and festive veggie sides, these dishes add a cozy, flavor-packed twist to traditional Thanksgiving favorites.

Even though I grew up in Taiwan, I’ve spent most of my life in the U.S., and these are the kinds of dishes I love to cook for my family during the holidays. They’re my way of blending familiar Thanksgiving comfort with the flavors I grew up with — full of umami, color, and warmth. Each recipe is deeply personal, rooted in Asian ingredients and seasonings, but reimagined for the modern American table.

First, start with a beautiful main dish

Main Course

Roasted cornish hens with sticky rice stuffing

If you’re looking for a show-stopping holiday main that’s easy to make, these Roasted Cornish Hens are it. Juicy, flavor-packed,…

Main Course

Miso ginger braised short ribs

Main Course

Simple Herb-Roasted Spatchcock Chicken

Main Course

Baked trout with miso butter

Main Course

Broiled cod with miso

Add colorful sides for balance

Side Dishes

Sticky rice stuffing

Side Dishes

Roasted beets and carrots

Side Dishes

Roasted red kuri squash

Side Dishes

Miso sweet potato

Bring freshness with crisp salads

Salads

Napa cabbage slaw

This napa cabbage slaw is an easy and healthy addition to any meal! This bright and refreshing Asian cabbage slaw…

Side Dishes

Japanese Potato Salad

Salads

Chopped Kale Salad

appetizers that steal the show

Course

Asian Deviled Eggs (Scallion ginger deviled eggs)

Appetizers

Shrimp stuffed mushrooms

Appetizers

Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

Appetizers

Rice Paper Dumplings Recipe (pan sear or air fry)

All Asian Thanksgiving

Soup

Turkey pho bone broth

Main Course

Roasted cornish hens with sticky rice stuffing

Course

Asian Deviled Eggs (Scallion ginger deviled eggs)

Side Dishes

Roasted beets and carrots

Side Dishes

Braised napa cabbage

Main Course

Miso ginger braised short ribs

Soup

Chicken ginger soup

Main Course

Honey garlic chicken thighs

Side Dishes

Roasted red kuri squash

Main Course

Baked trout with miso butter

Condiments

Miso butter

Main Course

One pan glass noodles with chicken and vegetables

Main Course

Bulgogi Bibimbap (Easy one-pan)

Main Course

Three Cup Chicken (San Bei Ji)

Main Course

Asian ground beef macaroni

Main Course

Chinese steamed chicken

Main Course

Chicken cauliflower casserole

Main Course

Quick ground beef bulgogi

Main Course

Taiwanese soy chicken marinade

Salads

Korean carrot salad

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