Create a festive “hot weather friendly” Thanksgiving meal at Westlake Canyon in Thousand Oaks, CA. Preparing a simple meal without using your oven is a great way to beat the heat and save energy. After the meal, you can always go for a dip in Westlake Canyon’s pool.

Creating A Cozy Ambiance

One apartment trend is to use battery-operated candles with a fake to help create a welcoming, cozy feel. Set a jug of cold water with limes, lemon, and ice on your kitchen’s granite counter to keep guests hydrated and refreshed.

Mouthwatering Dishes You Have to Try

Here are some tasty classic turkey recipes that don’t require you to turn the oven on for hours.

Thanksgiving Dishes

A simple Thanksgiving meal would be Turkey Cordon Bleu: flat slices of turkey rolled with Havarti cheese. Another delicious option would be Turkey Salad With Grapes, which can be served with buttered crostini bread. For an exciting twist, try serving Turkey Chow Mein with fresh vegetables,

Thanksgiving Sides

An excellent thanksgiving side with a bit of a spicy touch is Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce with apples. The delicious Brussels Sprouts in Rosemary Cream Sauce with grated parmesan can be as delicious as gravy. A nutritious kale salad with pomegranate seeds and honey is a cooling make-ahead holiday dish.

Thanksgiving Desserts

Serve a chilled dessert such as Pumpkin Mousse topped with whipped cream or Caramel Pops rolled in chopped nuts.

There are many great places to enjoy sunset views after Thanksgiving dinner at Westlake Canyon. Paradise Falls offers a short hike down a dirt road from the parking lot at Wildwood Park to a refreshing spill of a fresh spill of water. The Gardens of the World, which features maze-like paths, is in nearby Conejo Valley.