16 Best Liberia Thanksgiving Food Ideas

 You've already bought your turkey, but what else do you need to make Thanksgiving dinner special?

Whether hosting or going to someone else's house, enjoy Thanksgiving and be genuinely thankful. Getting into the holiday spirit with various food options that appeal to everyone's palate is essential. 

Hence, here are 16 of the best Liberia thanksgiving food ideas that will do just that. Try one or try them all. You're sure to find something you love on this list!

Traditional Peanut Sauce

Peanut sauce is a traditional Liberian dish served on most special occasions. It's easy to make and inexpensive, and everyone loves it.

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons peanut butter, 11⁄2 teaspoons ginger, five garlic cloves minced, two green onions sliced thinly lengthwise. 

Also, 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more depending on how spicy you want), 5-6 tablespoons sugar (to taste). 7-8 cups vegetable broth or water, salt, and pepper to taste. Preparation: Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

Then, bring sauce to boil in a large pot over medium heat; reduce heat once boiling. Simmer for five minutes until thickened slightly.

Serve warm with rice or mashed potatoes; garnish with chopped peanuts if desired to make a delicious Liberia thanksgiving food. 

Beans & Rice Meal with Spicy Peanut Dressing

This Liberia thanksgiving food is made with 3cups cooked rice, 11⁄2cups cooked black-eyed peas, and 1cup diced tomatoes. Also, cucumber salad, 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, and salt and pepper.

The peanut dressing consists of 3 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter, two tablespoons of soy sauce, and two tablespoons of rice vinegar. 

Also, one tablespoon sesame oil and two teaspoons sriracha or other hot sauce. Stir all ingredients together in a bowl until well blended, and pour over the prepared rice mix. Add additional water as needed for desired consistency. 

And the Liberia thanksgiving food can be served warm and topped with peanuts or cashews if desired. This can make six servings. 

Spicy Stewed Chicken with Collard Greens

For a Liberia thanksgiving food that's easy on taste buds, whip up a batch of Spicy Stewed Chicken with Collard Greens. It's healthy, flavorful, and filling without being too heavy.

During prep, take some time to chop collard greens. You don't want these bitter greens dominating your dish. 

Then, mix them with chopped celery and onion for even distribution before adding tomatoes and crushed red pepper to heat. Finally, cook until chicken is tender, then add spices like cayenne and oregano for a unique taste experience.

Indeed this stew pairs perfectly with quinoa or brown rice pilaf. But you can also serve it alongside sweet potatoes if you're looking for comfort food.

Tofu in Coconut Curry

Tofu is an excellent addition to any menu and mainly works well with Asian spices. Coconut curry is a delicious option made with various vegetables, making it easy to prepare.

Simmer a 14-ounce package of extra-firm tofu in coconut milk with salt and cayenne pepper for 10min.

Once finished, slice it into thin strips and top with crispy shallots or onions for added texture. Serve alongside steamed broccoli for a healthy Liberia thanksgiving food you will enjoy. 

Pumpkin Soup with Brown Butter Drizzle

The soup is made with roasted pumpkin and winter squash rather than pumpkin pie filling and tastes like autumn in a bowl. To make your soup more autumnal, add a dollop of brown butter whipped cream and sprinkle some nutmeg. 

Of course, this creamy soup is great on its own or alongside a warm loaf of bread for dipping. You can serve it in hollowed-out pumpkins or acorn squash halves if you feel fancy.

Collard Green Liberia style

This Liberia thanksgiving food is a must for every Liberian Thanksgiving table. To serve four people, you will need one pound of collard greens that have been washed and stems removed.

Chop your collards up and add them to a large pot of boiling water. Allow it to cook until soft.

Then remove from heat and drain excess water, pressing out as much water as possible with a colander before mixing in 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 cup of minced onion and leaving it to cool down.

Turkey and gravy

Despite our best efforts, sometimes your turkey comes out dry. One of the easiest ways to ensure that doesn't happen is by bringing. The process isn't complicated and can take just a few hours, but it makes a huge difference in taste and texture. 

So, before going into the brine, start with a quality bird. One that has been humanely raised and hasn't been Injected with saltwater (as most mass-produced turkeys are). 

And, to brine: Combine water, sugar, kosher salt, and other seasonings of your choice in a nonreactive container like glass. Place turkey in liquid so that it's completely submerged.

Cranberry sauce

Cranberries are an excellent source of vitamin C if you don't want them to sit there on your table. They're delicious in cranberry sauce.

You can make a homemade sauce with fresh cranberries to elevate your regular old turkey dinner into something special. 

Besides, it won't take more than 10min for you or anyone who is helping you out with your meal prep. Making your cranberry sauce will ensure that you avoid all of those extra sugar and preservative ingredients present in most store-bought cranberry sauces.

Also, you can switch up this recipe by adding orange juice or ginger instead of lemon juice and zest. 

Mashed cassava

Cassava is a prevalent root in many African countries. Mashed cassava tastes like mashed potatoes but with a denser consistency. It can be substituted for white potatoes in recipes. You have to add less milk and butter so it doesn't get too soggy. 

Also, it's delicious when roasted or fried as fries or chips. Add a little salt and pepper; they're perfect for a Liberia thanksgiving food.

Carrot Casserole

A casserole is easy to feed a crowd during thanksgiving dinner. And it's also a great way to use up all your odds and ends from the fridge.

To make an easy carrot casserole, you need about ten carrots that have been peeled and diced small. And toss with two chopped green onions, one can of cream of chicken soup (undiluted), 1/4 cup butter, salt, and pepper.

Place in a baking dish and top with crushed potato chips for crunch. Bake until hot and bubbly at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Fried fish with okra and fried plantain

This food is usually one of those dishes that people will eat no matter how unhealthy it may be. Fried fish, fried okra, and fried plantains are examples of foods that can give your Liberia thanksgiving food a traditional feel. Without doing a lot of damage to your waistline.

However, make sure you're sticking with healthy oil options like vegetable or coconut oil when frying these delicious treats.

Instead of frying every side dish on your holiday table, try substituting some healthier baked or grilled options. You'll avoid eating an entire day's worth of calories in one sitting because they were battered and fried!

Sweet Potato Pie or Pudding with Coconut Cream Topping

This is an old-fashioned pudding that is not hard to make. But for best results, you must use fresh sweet potatoes, and it's always good to make your food preparations in advance. Peel about 8 cups of new sweet potatoes and cut them into small cubes. 

Then, place in a large pot with enough water to cover and cook on low heat until soft. Stirring from time to time so they do not stick. 

So, when they are soft, mash well with a potato masher or spoon until you have one smooth lump of mash. Stir in 1 cup of sugar and two eggs.

Baked Macaroni Casserole

This cake is pretty, easy, and different if you want your guests talking at your Thanksgiving dinner. Bring out a beautiful pineapple upside-down cake that no one has seen before.

It's a light dessert that will save you calories but still let you taste how delicious simple pineapple can be. 
 
Especially when paired with brown sugar and cinnamon. It's tasty or served with some whipped cream on top for even more holiday fun. Tuck it into an empty orange shell for a presentation that'll get everyone talking. 
It just doesn't get any easier than this. We are making it one of our best Liberia thanksgiving food ideas yet!

Spicy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Spicy turkey breast is a popular Liberia thanksgiving food, and it's easy to make with your slow cooker. This recipe is super simple because it uses your slow cooker as its star. Mix some seasonings and place them on a turkey breast in your crock pot.

Then, cook low and slow until it's tender. It's one of those meals that can be made in advance. So you don't have to worry about dinner on busy days.

You can combine ingredients and Seasonings. Like onions, honey, and brown sugar in a small bowl, then rub mixture over turkey breast and place in the slow cooker.

Then, add carrots, potatoes, and apple cider for a perfect thanksgiving meal with everyone asking for seconds. The best part? Clean-up is fast because all you have to do is throw away your slow cooker liner when you're done. 

Upside Down Pineapple Cake

This cake is moist and delicious, topped with pineapple that has been caramelized in brown sugar. It may take a little time to prepare, but it will undoubtedly be worth it once you try it. If you want something different for dessert, look no further than upside-down pineapple cake. 

In addition, this cake gets a nice flavor boost from cinnamon in its batter and topping. For another variation on upside-down fruitcake, try making homemade applesauce instead of canned pineapple rings. This gives your cake a fresh-from-the-kitchen taste while also providing some fiber.

Also, oatmeal is another fiber-filled choice that helps keep you full and satisfied after eating it. And it makes a great addition to cakes and cookies for your Liberia thanksgiving food. 

Homemade Cornbread Dressing

There's nothing quite like homemade cornbread dressing on your holiday table. That goes double if you're in a Southern state or region, where cornbread is integral to every meal.

But even if you live elsewhere, eating it at Thanksgiving or any fall occasion is something simple and comforting.

However, you can try a few varieties until you find one that suits your family. But here are some ideas to get you started.  

• Blueberry Cornbread Dressing: If you love blueberries as much as I do, why not throw them into your cornbread dressing?. This recipe from The Kitchn uses fresh blueberries instead of dried ones for maximum flavor. 
• Bacon Cornbread Dressing: do you want a smoky bacon flavor with your sweet cornbread? Then check out this recipe from Simply Recipes, and it adds bacon crumbles for extra texture and flavor. 
• Cheddar Cornbread Dressing: this recipe by Allrecipes adds sharp cheddar cheese to give your stuffing more oomph. And since cheese makes everything better, why not?

Conclusion

16 Best Liberia thanksgiving food ideas for your holiday special. Please enjoy them and let me know if you have any recipes that aren't included in our list. I will do my best to include them on next year's list. 

So, I hope you had a wonderful holiday and now that you are getting back into your routine. It's time to look forward to some great new recipes. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!