Many people are used to having a finely seasoned bird perched on the table for dinner, but what about switching it up and devouring an 2012 American Thanksgiving lasagna this time around?
This fall recipe combines common dishes you would find on your table into one serving with the addition of flat noodles. There is a layer of fluffy mashed potatoes, turkey and green beans with Progresso Three Cheese Cooking Sauce. Monterey Jack cheese gets sprinkled as a garnish on top of the pasta pie and it is placed in the oven to melt into a meal fit for a pilgrim feast.
If you can't bear to part with your baked bird on the festive fall holiday this November 22nd, then use your leftovers to whip up the 2012 American Thanksgiving Lasagna the day after.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Alternative Thanksgiving Dishes
- Innovative recipes like Thanksgiving lasagna offer disruptive opportunities for food brands to differentiate their offerings and appeal to consumers seeking unconventional holiday dishes.
- Hybrid Cuisine
- Mixing and fusing different cultures' signature dishes, such as the lasagna-infused American Thanksgiving recipe, presents disruptive opportunities for brands to create new and exciting cuisine and conquer untapped markets.
- Food Waste Reduction
- Recipes that repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers, like the 2012 American Thanksgiving lasagna, offer disruptive opportunities for food brands to promote and align with sustainable consumption values.
Where This Applies
- Food and Beverage
- The food industry can explore new recipes, create innovative dishes, and leverage sustainability initiatives using leftover ingredients to improve their environmental practices and respond to changing consumer preferences.
- Hospitality
- Hotels and restaurants can capitalize on the trend of alternative Thanksgiving dishes to design inventive menus that attract diners and satisfy their craving for unconventional cuisine while maintaining traditional holiday themes.
- Consumer Packaged Goods
- Packaged food companies can leverage the hybrid cuisine trend to offer unique, innovative products that blend different cultures' flavors and capitalize on the growing demand for novel food experiences.
