Sweet Meets Savory in the Best Way Here

Maple has officially moved past the breakfast table, and once you taste what it does in savory recipes, there’s no going back. That rich, slightly smoky sweetness has a way of making ordinary meals feel smarter, deeper, and a whole lot more craveable.

Salty mains, roasted favorites, and comforting dishes all get a boost from that signature maple touch. It adds balance, brings out bold flavors, and gives each recipe something a little unexpected without making anything fussy or hard to pull off.

Maple Apple Cider Chicken Thighs

Maple chicken with veggies. — Photo credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

These Maple Apple Cider Chicken Thighs are an easy grilled recipe that is perfect for summer BBQs or parties. They are done in about forty minutes, and the whole family will love them!
Get the Recipe: Guest Post – Maple Apple Cider Chicken Thighs.

Canning Maple Syrup | Storing Maple Syrup

Canned maple syrups. — Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

An easy step-by-step tutorial for canning maple syrup. Instructions also include the best ways to store maple syrup.
Get the Recipe: Canning Maple Syrup | Storing Maple Syrup.

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

Beige bowl with crispy brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. — Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts are my favorite way to eat them! Roasting Brussels sprouts with maple syrup, bacon, and sweet potatoes adds so much flavor!
Get the Recipe: Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes.

Easy Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Salad with pouring dressing. — Photo Credit: Two Healthy Kitchens.

This quick and easy Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe is a snap, with just five everyday pantry staples! The addition of real maple syrup creates a delicious, complex flavor. But, thanks to our healthier recipe, it’s NOT loaded with fat and calories! Try it as a salad dressing or drizzled over roasted veggies, grilled meats, and more!
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Maple-Glazed Venison Breakfast Sausage Bites

Meatballs on sticks. — Photo credit: Peak To Plate.

Venison breakfast sausage, but in appetizer form. These little sausage bites are the perfect balance of sweet and salty with a hint of spiciness. They’re perfect for your brunch spread or a fun weekend treat. You can make the sausage using the recipe below or any breakfast sausage you have.
Get the Recipe: Maple-Glazed Venison Breakfast Sausage Bites.

Harvest Salad with Smoked Chicken

You’ll love this delicious harvest salad with smoked chicken if you’re a fan of grapes and smoked meats. Smoked chicken is mixed with butter lettuce, arugula, grapes, pecans, sharp cheddar, avocado, and hard-boiled eggs. Then, it’s all tossed with a Dijon maple vinaigrette. This easy smoked chicken salad recipe can be made in advance and is perfect for Fall!
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Candied Brussel Sprouts

Brussel sprouts on a plate. — Candied Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts. Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

Candied Brussels sprouts with maple syrup are an easy holiday side dish that’s often overlooked, but everyone will remember! If you thought you disliked sprouts before, wait until you try this recipe. With its sweet-and-savory caramelized balsamic glaze on Brussels sprouts, this dish will be gone in a flash!
Get the Recipe: Candied Brussels Sprouts.

Maple Pecan Salmon

Finally… I came across a salmon recipe that I can truly say I loved every single bite of it!! Why? This Maple Pecan Salmon is perfectly cooked with not only salt, pepper, and butter (the usual fare) but also a little help from sweet maple syrup, a bit of zing from mustard and cayenne, and some crunch from those yum pecans. The result… A CONVERT TO SALMON LOVER!!
Get the Recipe: Maple Pecan Salmon.

Oven Roasted Delicata Squash

Delicata squash close up. — Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

This Oven-Roasted Delicata Squash Recipe is roasted with sweet maple syrup, butter, and ground cinnamon for a flavorful autumn side dish everyone will love. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and completely delicious, try serving this easy maple-roasted delicata squash recipe with chicken, pork, or alongside this year’s Thanksgiving dinner.
Get the Recipe: Oven Roasted Delicata Squash.

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

This easy Hasselback Sweet Potatoes recipe uses maple syrup and pecans. It’s simple to make for Thanksgiving dinner as an alternative to sweet potato casserole. It may look fancy, but it’s a quick-to-prep Southern side dish.
Get the Recipe: Hasselback Sweet Potatoes.

Grilled Pizza with Maple-Glazed Bacon, Potatoes, and Blue Cheese

Slices of grilled pizza on a wooden board. — Photo credit: Foodess.

Pizza on the grill! This delicious thin crust is topped with fresh mozzarella, farmer’s market new potatoes, tangy blue cheese, and sweet maple-glazed bacon. I tried a new technique to grill the pizza and loved the results – very similar to a wood-fired oven. Have you tried it?!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Pizza with Maple-Glazed Bacon, Potatoes and Blue Cheese.

Maple Bourbon Glazed Turkey Breast

Sliced glazed turkey breast. — Photo credit: Maplevine Kitchen.

Need a turkey recipe that’s easy, flavorful, and just right for a smaller gathering? This Maple Bourbon-Glazed Turkey Breast is the ultimate cozy fall dish. Think sweet maple syrup, a hint of bourbon, and a herby, buttery glaze—all the best parts of Thanksgiving in one dish.
Get the Recipe: Maple Bourbon Glazed Turkey Breast.

Maple Mustard Turkey Tenderloin

Sliced mustard turkey tenderloin. — Photo credit: Casual Foodist.

Turkey is usually reserved for Thanksgiving, but with turkey tenderloin, you can have a turkey dinner any night. Topped with a flavorful, spiced maple mustard sauce, turkey tenderloin is unique enough for a holiday but cooks up quickly enough to make on a busy weeknight. Tasty and easy-to-make Maple Mustard Turkey Tenderloin is a perfect dinner for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Maple Mustard Turkey Tenderloin.