This Sugar Snap Pea and Corn Salad with caramelized shallots and a citrus yogurt dressing is an untraditional addition to Thanksgiving dinner that my family loves. While Thanksgiving tends to involves an array of baked vegetable side dishes, this Sugar Snap Pea and Corn Salad is a fun fresh alternative. Crisp lightly sautéed sugar snap […]
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Cauliflower Mashed Potato Recipe
Adding cauliflower to mashed potatoes is an easy way to reduce the carbs and calories. This easy Cauliflower Mashed Potato recipe is a slightly healthier side dish to add to your Thanksgiving menu. I borrowed this idea for Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes from Oprah. She recommends adding some cauliflower to your mashed potatoes to make the […]
How to Make Turkey Soup from Scratch
Wondering how to make turkey soup from scratch using your Thanksgiving leftovers? Let me explain the simple process from start to finish. Thanksgiving is coming up and you might be wondering how to make turkey soup from scratch using your Thanksgiving leftovers. Today I am explaining the process from start to finish. It takes some time and […]
How to Make Thanksgiving Gravy from Scratch
Learn how to make Thanksgiving gravy from scratch with easy step by step instructions and a video. Gravy is an essential component of Thanksgiving dinner. Some people drizzle it over everything on their plate! Monica Geller famously added a Thanksgiving gravy soaked slice of bread – “the moist maker” to the middle of Ross’s […]
Global Thanksgiving Menu
I love sharing Thanksgiving recipes, and for the past few years I have been sharing complete Thanksgiving menus. In the past I focused on sharing classic Thanksgiving recipes like the ones my family makes for our holiday meal. This year, I was inspired to do something totally different. I was in Serbia when I came […]
An Exotic Thanksgiving Table Setting
I love creating a different Thanksgiving table setting each year. In the past I have shared traditional fall table settings with gourds and mini pumpkins, but this year I wanted to do something completely different – especially since this year I cooked global recipes inspired by travel. I wanted the table design to be just as […]
Best Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe Chorizo Sage Stuffing
This Chorizo Sage Stuffing recipe is the BEST Thanksgiving stuffing recipe. Your family will be going back for more of this delicious homemade stuffing with chorizo, sage, fresh apples, and mushrooms. Stuffing is a Thanksgiving essential. When I was working on my series of Thanksgiving recipes, I called my sister to go over the plan […]
Moroccan Spice Turkey
Let this Moroccan Spice Turkey be the star of the show on Thanksgiving. I know that a Moroccan Spice Turkey might sounds a little out there, but I promise that this recipe embraces a bold combination of spices while still pairing well with your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. And the gravy is exceptionally good. This […]
Serbian Baked Beans (Prebranac)
My favorite food discovery from my trip to Serbia is a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal! Learn how to make Prebranac – Serbian Baked Beans! I was never a huge fan of baked beans, until I discovered these Serbian Baked Beans, called prebranac. It was love at first bite. When I was in Serbia […]
Comeback Sauce Corn
This easy 20 minute recipe for corn in a Mississippi comeback sauce is so good that my friends ate every bite. When I served an early Thanksgiving meal to my friends, this Comeback Sauce Corn was the most popular thing on the menu. It is creamy and a little spicy and a wonderful addition to Thanksgiving […]