We all strive to have the best holiday memories with our friends and family. We all know food and fun make for the best memories and it all starts with that great meal at Thanksgiving. With that being said, I have comprised some of my best recipes in this one post for you to try and enjoy. Some are traditional but as always I have to add my own touch to make it truly a great list to pass on to you my readers! Enjoy!
Let's talk Turkey....
Want a great turkey? It all starts with selecting the best Turkey, read these easy guidelines to get yourself on your way to hosting a great meal, either for just the two of you, or the whole family! Check out this link for all you need to know: click -> Selecting Your Turkey for Thanksgiving.
A toast to the roast!
If you are even a little confused about how to roast a Turkey, remember to give yourself plenty of practice time. One thing I suggest to those just beginning is to purchase 2 turkeys and roast one in advance. Follow the directions and see if they worked out perfectly for you, if not, maybe this post will help you do it right. click -> Roasting that Ideal Thanksgiving Turkey
Its all gravy after that...
Now we all know you can't have Thanksgiving without gravy right? I call this one easy Giblet gravy, because it is goof proof and tastes so good you'll be putting it on everything, for days!!! Whether you're making mashed potatoes as a side, having stuffing, or rice this gravy is a winner and you don't have to have any skills other than boiling water to make it, but oh will it ever be good! Here's the recipe:click -> Easy Giblet Gravy
Twice as nice with Rice...
Ok, so we have the Turkey, and now the gravy, so what makes an ideal partner in culinary crime? Rice of course! But so many people have so much trouble with rice coming out right and I seriously think some of you are just plain over thinking it, Its easy peasy and this is the fool proof, goof proof way to make a slamming pot of rice like a boss! See: How to make that perfect pot of rice.
String bean dreams
String bean casserole is so easy to make and everyone loves it and it may be one of the more "healthier" options on the table. Not that anyone is going to care about healthy options right? Well, a few might. So this is not that recipe. Yes, string bean casserole isn't the worst thing on the list but this version has some additional goodies to make it sumptuous and delectable. See: Delicious String bean Casserole
Squash the competition..
Ok so a lot of people "think" they don't like squash, but baked Acorn squash is to die for. Why? For on thing is it so versatile, it can be prepared either savory or sweet and both are so good if one isn't a request the other one will be. Once you make this dish, try it with a big scoop of ice cream, some crushed pecans and a drizzle of Maple Syrup...oh..and "you're welcome.." Recipe here: Baked Acorn Squash
Time to get "sauced"...
You know if you really want to serve cranberry jelly out of a tin can that is up to you, however, if you want to blow minds and have your guests eating out of your hand...well maybe not your hand that's a little messy...this recipe is the one, it takes plain old cranberry sauce to new levels as a cranberry chutney like no other. Check this out and give it a try: Cranberry Apple Chutney
The real Big Mac attack...
So we've pretty much got all the basics for a great meal but I think one more side is called for and here's a favorite. Baked Mac and Cheese. What can be better than pasta and melted cheese, even if you make it wrong, its still probably going to be good right? Right! Try this one out and see if it does the job for your family this Thanksgiving: Baked Mac and Cheese
Thanksgiving Dessert Links:
click -> Lemon Pie Dump Cake
click -> Pumpkin Dessert Cake
click -> Southern Style Peach Cobbler
click -> Red Velvet Cake
Enjoy!!!!
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| Photography by Dawn Gagnon 2015 |
Let's talk Turkey....
Want a great turkey? It all starts with selecting the best Turkey, read these easy guidelines to get yourself on your way to hosting a great meal, either for just the two of you, or the whole family! Check out this link for all you need to know: click -> Selecting Your Turkey for Thanksgiving.
A toast to the roast!
If you are even a little confused about how to roast a Turkey, remember to give yourself plenty of practice time. One thing I suggest to those just beginning is to purchase 2 turkeys and roast one in advance. Follow the directions and see if they worked out perfectly for you, if not, maybe this post will help you do it right. click -> Roasting that Ideal Thanksgiving Turkey
Its all gravy after that...
Now we all know you can't have Thanksgiving without gravy right? I call this one easy Giblet gravy, because it is goof proof and tastes so good you'll be putting it on everything, for days!!! Whether you're making mashed potatoes as a side, having stuffing, or rice this gravy is a winner and you don't have to have any skills other than boiling water to make it, but oh will it ever be good! Here's the recipe:click -> Easy Giblet Gravy
Twice as nice with Rice...
Ok, so we have the Turkey, and now the gravy, so what makes an ideal partner in culinary crime? Rice of course! But so many people have so much trouble with rice coming out right and I seriously think some of you are just plain over thinking it, Its easy peasy and this is the fool proof, goof proof way to make a slamming pot of rice like a boss! See: How to make that perfect pot of rice.
String bean dreams
String bean casserole is so easy to make and everyone loves it and it may be one of the more "healthier" options on the table. Not that anyone is going to care about healthy options right? Well, a few might. So this is not that recipe. Yes, string bean casserole isn't the worst thing on the list but this version has some additional goodies to make it sumptuous and delectable. See: Delicious String bean Casserole
Squash the competition..
Ok so a lot of people "think" they don't like squash, but baked Acorn squash is to die for. Why? For on thing is it so versatile, it can be prepared either savory or sweet and both are so good if one isn't a request the other one will be. Once you make this dish, try it with a big scoop of ice cream, some crushed pecans and a drizzle of Maple Syrup...oh..and "you're welcome.." Recipe here: Baked Acorn Squash
Time to get "sauced"...
You know if you really want to serve cranberry jelly out of a tin can that is up to you, however, if you want to blow minds and have your guests eating out of your hand...well maybe not your hand that's a little messy...this recipe is the one, it takes plain old cranberry sauce to new levels as a cranberry chutney like no other. Check this out and give it a try: Cranberry Apple Chutney
The real Big Mac attack...
So we've pretty much got all the basics for a great meal but I think one more side is called for and here's a favorite. Baked Mac and Cheese. What can be better than pasta and melted cheese, even if you make it wrong, its still probably going to be good right? Right! Try this one out and see if it does the job for your family this Thanksgiving: Baked Mac and Cheese
Thanksgiving Dessert Links:
click -> Lemon Pie Dump Cake
click -> Pumpkin Dessert Cake
click -> Southern Style Peach Cobbler
click -> Red Velvet Cake
Enjoy!!!!
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