With Canadian Thanksgiving coming up this Monday, October 14th, many are already planning how to take their family gathering to new heights and these Thanksgiving dinner innovations are sure to inspire. Featured examples range from niche and limited-edition food products to pop culture-inspired events like Warner Bros. Studios' recent Friendsgiving event that was inspired by an episode of cult sitcom Friends.
Standouts in the food and beverage realms include Boursin's new Apple Cinnamon cheese flavor, Pretzelmaker's pumpkin spice pretzel bites and a Glitter Cranberry Sauce from Firebox that aims to aesthetically enhance one's Thanksgiving meal while also boosting flavor.
Additional examples include Oliver Winery's Apple Pie Wine and Salt & Straw's Thanksgiving dinner ice cream that is the perfect dessert option after a hearty meal.
15 Thanksgiving Dinner Innovations
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Sitcom-Themed Thanksgiving Dinners
The Friendsgiving Event is Based on an Episode of 'Friends'
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Thanksgiving Dinner Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Latest Ice Creams That Taste Like Thanksgiving Foods
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Pumpkin-Themed Pot Collections
Le Creuset Launched a New Pumpkin Collection in Time for Halloween
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Supersized Holiday Spice Packs
Costco is Selling a Big Six Pack of McCormick Holiday Spices
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Sparkling Cranberry Sauces
Glitter Cranberry Sauce Makes for a Millennial-Friendly Thanksgiving
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Apple Cinnamon-Flavored Cheeses
The New Apple Cinnamon Boursin Cheese Launched in Time for Fall
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Spiced Pumpkin Cheeses
Beemster's Pumpkin Spice Cheese is Full of Aromatic Fall Flavors
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Sous Vide Turkey Recipes
Zingerman's Cornman Farms Cooks a Turkey Using Brine and Sous Vide
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Ingredient-Packed QSR Croissants
The Dunkin' Croissant Stuffers Come in Three Varieties
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Autumnal Apple-Made Wines
The Apple Pie Wine from Oliver Winery is Made with 100% Apples
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Non-Alcoholic Pie-Flavored Beverages
The Pumpkin Pie Spiced Ginger Brew Boasts an Apple Cider Base
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Sparkling Pumpkin Spice Juices
Aldi is Selling Sparkling Pumpkin Spice Juice for Festive Cocktails
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Autumnal Pumpkin Spice Pretzels
Pretzelmaker is Serving Up Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Bites This Fall
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Celebratory Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwiches
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Will Mark Its 43rd Birthday
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Loaded Pumpkin Pie Waffles
Press Waffle Co.'s New Pumpkin Pie Waffle Features Pumpkin Cream Cheese
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Festive Turkey Burgers
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New York-Inspired Picnic Series
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Specialty Meal LTO
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Film-Themed Cookbooks
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Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Seasonal Autumn Treats
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Collaboration Popcorn Seasonings
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Kitchenware Christmas Crackers
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Festive Showroom Eateries
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Thanksgiving Instant Turkey Soups
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Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
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Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks
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Cranberry-Topped Chicken Sandwiches
KFC Introduces the Seasonal 'Festive Chicken Sandwich'
Influencer-Crafted Gin Cocktails
These Tanqueray Gin Holiday Drinks Celebrate Canadian Traditions
Lobster-Shaped Chocolates
Bixby Chocolate's Chocolate Lobsters Turn Dinner into Dessert
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Witty Holiday Film Cookbooks
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Casserole-Inspired Chocolate Bars
This Gourmet Chocolate Bar Plays with Sweet Potato & Marshmallow
Autumnal At-Home Baking Products
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Immersive Ice Wine Experiences
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Highly Anticipated Thanksgiving Offers
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TV Tray-Inspired Ice Creams
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Holiday Movie Meal Kits
HelloFresh Created Elf-Themed Recipes for Fans
Cheese-Filled Hosting Collections
The Maison Boursin Connection Collection Simplifies Entertaining
Thanksgiving-Themed Turkey Sandwiches
Firehouse Subs Just Added a New Thanksgiving Turkey Sub
Christmas Movie Spaghetti Kits
HelloFresh Debuts Buddy the Elf Spaghetti Meal Kit for the Holidays
Festive Steakhouse Menus
The Outback Steakhouse Holiday Menu Has New and Returning Favorites
Thanksgiving Dinner Ice Creams
The Baskin-Robbins Turkey Day Fixin’s Ice Cream is Sweet and Spiced
Festive Savory Snack Ads
Frito Lay Canada is Encouraging Canadians to Leave Out Chips for Santa
Pastrami-Inspired Martinis
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Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Movie-Themed Spaghetti Meal Kits
The HelloFresh Buddy the Elf Spaghetti Meal Kit is Over the Top
Homemade Food Delivery Partnerships
Grocer Sobeys Partners with Homemade Food Marketplace Cookin
Celebratory Family Menus
KFC Curated the Real-Talk Mother's Day Menu with Chrissy Teigen.
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
Pop-Tarts & Tiffany Pratt Made Designs Inspired by Canadian Dwellings
Playful Dinner-Inspired Challenges
Mrs. T's Pierogies Has Launched the Go-Fun-Me Challenge
Bourbon-Specific Snacks
The Sweetery's Bourbon Buddies Enhance the Drinking Experience
Seasonal Nostalgic Baked Goods
These La Brea Bakery Holiday Breads are Arriving at Retailers Now
Wine-Filled Holiday Crackers
Vinca's Wine Tasting Crackers Share Ready-to-Sip Canned Wines
Thanksgiving Stuffing-Flavored Popcorn
Trader Joe's Has New Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Popcorn
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Indulgent Dessert Cocktails
Bardinet Inspirations Recreates the Flavors of French Desserts
Elegant Snack Platter Sets
DBO Home's Hors D'oeuvres Set Includes Serving Trays, Knives and More
Re-Imaged Thanksgiving Pizza Pies
DiGiorno Introduces a Game-Changing Pie to the Table
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Fig-Studded English Cheeses
Trader Joe's New Figgy Cheddar is the Perfect Holiday Cheese
Exquisite Canapé Menus
Pusateri’s Fine Foods Thoughtfully Crafts Canapés for TIFF
Remixed Spiced Cheese Snacks
These Frito-Lay Snacks Include New and Returning Flavors
Beloved Holiday QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Ushers in the Holiday Season with Festive Offerings
Effortless Charcuterie Plates
TikTok's Viral "Girl Dinner" is a Meal Made of Small Bits and Bites
Festively Themed Cracker Flavors
The Triscuit Holiday Flavors are Only Available via a Sweepstakes
Branded Dairy Recipes
Dairy Farmers of Ontario Reveals New Dairy Stats and Meal Ideas
Genuine Friendsgiving Initiatives
21Seeds Infused Tequila's "It's Giving" Champions Realness
Fruit-Forward Fall Cafe Menus
The Tim Hortons 2023 Fall Menu Has Sweet and Spiced Flavors
Seasonal Popcorn Bottle Kits
These New Popcorn Kitchen Popcorn Kits are Ready for the Holidays
Artisan Wintertime Cafe Snacks
These Starbucks Baked Goods Come in Two Varieties
Pot-Style French Desserts
Petit Pot is Introducing Three New Dessert Flavors
Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheeses
Philadelphia's Beloved Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Returns for Fall
Festively Flavored Snack Chips
These Walkers Crisps Flavors are Arriving for the Holidays
Nostalgic Holiday Cocktail Menus
TGI Fridays' Claus for Celebration Revives 80s & 90s Cocktails
Collaboration Cheese-Topped Pies
The Kraft Singles Apple Pie is at the Little Pie Company
Friendsgiving Event Series
Butterball and Bumble Foster Togetherness with #FindYourTable
Savoy Pumpkin Pizzas
Dewey's Pizza Created a Smashing Pumpkin Pizza for Psl Season
Fall-Themed Diner Menus
Denny's Fall Menu is Being Launched for a Limited Time
Frozen Dinner Holiday Calendars
Stouffer's Comfort Calendar is Full of Convenient Family Meals
Fine-Dining Bakery Bistros
Bistro Greggs Offers an Elevated Experience from the Bakery Chain
Autumnal Ice Creams
The Harvest Festival Series by Salt & Straw is Full of Fall Flavors
Festive Raisin Recipes
Sun-Maid Shared Four Recipes to Announce Its Breakup with Fruitcake
Macaroni-Themed Gummy Candies
Kraft Mac Has Just Launched Some Unexpected Halloween Gummy Candies
Seasonal Grocery Collections
Kroger Co. Unveils the 14-Piece 'Harvest Apple' Autumn Collection
Restaurant-Inspired Frozen Comfort Foods
The Boston Market At Home Frozen Foods Has Been Expanded
Flavor-Infused Cheese Slices
These Kraft Singles Flavored Cheese Slices Come in Three Options
Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Premiumized Frozen Meals
By Andrew Zimmern Frozen Entrées Elevate Classic Comfort Foods
Festive Holiday Meal Menus
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Break-Apart Pumpkin Spice Chocolates
The Ovation Creme De Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Orange is Tasty
Sweet Potato Ice Creams
Jeni's New Sweet Potato Marshmallow Brulee is Holiday-Ready
Cranberry Season Campaigns
Ocean Spray's How You Cran Celebrates a Favorite Holiday Flavor
Sitcom-Style Thanksgiving Campaigns
Whipshots & Patti’s Good Life Teamed Up to Make New Traditions
Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Festive Menu is Packed with Holiday Flavor
Pie-Flavored Toast Toppers
The Bourbon Nosete Yaku Apple Pie-Style Sheets are Sweet and Spiced
Christmas Family Dinners
Farm Boy Offers $199.99 Christmas Family Dinner for Easy Holiday Feasting
Savory Butternut Squash Tarts
This Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Tart is Fall-Ready
Money-Saving Holiday Meal Deals
The Kroger Freshgiving Meal Feeds 10 for Less Than $5 Each
Humorous Holiday Snack Packs
Seasonal Stresses Inspired Lunchables' Festive Snack Packs
Celebratory Autumnal Cafe Menus
The New Starbucks Fall Menu Marks 20 Years of PSLs
Barbecue-Themed Candy Products
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Flavorful Festive Food Products
These Premier Foods Limited-Edition Products Come in Four Options
Bold Snacking Cheeses
Crystal Farms Dairy Co.'s New Flavors Elevate Eating Occasions
Convenient Autumnal QSR Pies
The McDonald's Pumpkin & Creme Pie is Sweet and Creamy
Convenient Christmastime Foods
The Co-op 2023 Christmas Food and Drink Ranges Have Been Debuted
Cheese-Themed Entertaining Guides
'That Cheese Plate Wants to Party' Inspires Tasty Creations
Plant-Powered Cheese Boards
Aldi's Vegan Cheese Board Features Cheddar, Brie & Wensleydale
Thanksgiving Meal Ice Creams
The Salt & Straw Thanksgiving Series is Five-Course Meal-Inspired
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Single-Serve Restaurant Meals
TGI Fridays is Selling New Restaurant-Inspired, Single-Serve Meals
Seasonal Restaurant Menus
Cracker Barrel Debuts the Merry Berry Tea and Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Seasonal Artisan Baked Goods
The Paris Baguette Holiday Menu is Packed with Seasonal Options
Savory-Sweet Seasonal Donuts
McCormick & Dough Doughnuts Collaborated on Holiday Doughnut Bites
Festive Vegan-Friendly Food Products
The Tesco Vegan Christmas Range is Packed with Options
Festive Dog Food Formulas
Burns Pet Nutrition's Turkey Dog Food Recipe is a Special Holiday Treat
Festive Cookie Brand Products
These New Keebler Products are Arriving for the Holidays
Holiday Meal Savings Campaigns
The Dollar General 'Decked Out In Deals' Campaign is Cost-Conscious
Sweet Pumpkin-Stuffed Beignets
Ruby Slipper is Serving Up Pumpkin Marshmallow Beignets This Fall
Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
Oktoberfest-Themed Fondue Menus
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Accessible Festive Grocer Products
The ALDI Holiday Assortment Has Over 70 New Items
Plant-Based Holiday Baguettes
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Fall Pumpkin-Flavored Menus
Ellianos Coffee Launches Three New Pumpkin-Flavored Beverages
Urban Communal Dining Events
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Remixed Holiday Diner Dishes
These IHOP Holiday Meals Come in Two Limited-Edition Varieties
Autumnal Apple Crumb Cupcakes
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Italy-Inspired Restaurant Menus
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Fall-Themed Burger Menus
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Festive Prepackaged Sandwiches
The Urban Eat Festive Range Includes New and Returning Favorites
Festive Holiday Dinner Pizzas
The Country Choice Christmas Pizza is Topped with All the Fixings
Party-Ready Restaurant Publications
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Canned Fish Dinner Dates
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LTO Holiday Packs
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Multi-Sensory Fondue Experiences
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Affordable Holiday Catering Foods
The Cracker Barrel Holiday Catering Options are Easy to Enjoy
Diverse Lunchbox Campaigns
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Seasonal Entertaining Campaigns
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Cider-Inspired Frozen Yogurts
Pinkberry Spiced Autumn Cider Frozen Yogurt Features Warm Flavors
Vegetarian Squash Lasagnas
This Butternut Squash Italian Lasagna is Sure to Be a Fall Staple
Warming Winter Snack Ranges
These New Higgidy Products are Arriving for Autumn and Winter
Hot Dog-Themed Holiday Meals
The Wienerschnitzel $25 Franksgiving Family Feast Feeds Four or More
Wintertime Comfort Food Menus
KOP Grill & Tavern Created a New Comfort-Focused Winter Menu