If there’s one thing a Cabana girl loves as much as a fabulous outfit, it’s hosting (or showing up to!) a beautiful Thanksgiving celebration. Whether you’re bringing a dish to the family table or Friendsgiving feast, we’ve rounded up our go-to recipes that are delicious, impressive, and oh-so-Cabana.
🥕 The Side Dish: Honey Butter Roasted Carrots
Simple, delicious, and just the right amount of sweet! These roasted carrots look like they belong on the cover of a magazine.
Ingredients:
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2 lbs rainbow carrots, peeled
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp honey
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2 tbsp melted butter
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Fresh thyme (for garnish)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Toss carrots with olive oil, honey, butter, salt, and pepper.
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Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, until tender and caramelized.
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Sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.
Cabana Tip: Serve them on your prettiest platter, presentation is everything!
🥧 The Dessert: Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Pumpkin pie is a classic… but a Cabana girl always adds her own twist.
Ingredients:
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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¼ cup melted butter
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2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
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½ cup sugar
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2 eggs
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½ cup canned pumpkin
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1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter; press into a greased 8x8 pan.
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
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Divide the batter. Stir pumpkin and spice into half.
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Layer plain batter first, then pumpkin layer.
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Bake 40 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Cabana Tip: Sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before serving, it makes them sparkle.
🍸 The Cocktail: Sparkling Cranberry Spritz
A festive drink that’s light, bubbly, and full of cheer!
Ingredients:
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2 oz vodka (or gin!)
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2 oz cranberry juice
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1 oz lime juice
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Prosecco or sparkling water
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Fresh cranberries & rosemary for garnish
Instructions:
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Fill a glass with ice. Add vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
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Top with prosecco for something fancy (or sparkling water if you prefer).
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Garnish with cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.
Cabana Tip: Serve it in your favorite holiday glass!
💕 From Our Table to Yours
Whether you’re hosting or just bringing the sides, these recipes will make you the best-dressed and best-fed guest at the table. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with good food and good company!
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