12/14/2025
Oregon Inspired Holiday Recipes -
Local Flavors and Seasonal Ingredients Add a Twist to Your Traditional Meal
When we think of a traditional holiday meal, classic dishes come to mind – oven roasted or smoked turkey, baked ham, stuffing, seasonal vegetables, mashed, sweet potatoes, rich gravy, warm rolls and perhaps a casserole or two. Like most states, Oregon boasts a unique cuisine that deeply influences our state’s culture, daily eating habits and our holiday traditions.
Our natural, rich resources – from farm raised turkeys to ocean and river waters that provide fresh seafood and fish, to moisture rich terrain that yields grapes, berries and mushrooms and the fertile regions known for hazelnuts and hops – offer a diverse selection of ingredients. Add to this Oregon’s local purveyors producing award-winning cheeses, beer and wines and it’s clear, Oregon truly has everything for an amazing holiday meal.
Central Oregonians are committed to buying and consuming local foods and beverages, reflecting a sense of pride, along with comfort in knowing where their food comes from. Many grocery stores and specialty stores often stock goods and foods from local farmers and ranchers and area restaurants also serve dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.
Read the full story here: https://citylifestyle.com/articles/oregon-inspired-holiday-table
Story by Julie E. Furnas
