Let me guess: your inbox is flooded with Thanksgiving recipes for a big gathering of family and friends. The recipes are beautiful and very delicious. However, you have to work, you are a student and cannot go home for the short weekend, or it’s just you and a couple of friends.
Ham And Cheese Puff Pastry Nibbles
I love little finger food that does not require a fork, spoon, or knife to enjoy it. Not being that ambidextrous, sooner or later, something will fly off my plate, or a drink will spell. These cute pastry nibbles are the perfect candidate for the job. May they sit pretty on a small plate or in the palm of your hand. I guarantee you will not have a mess, everyone. Get the Recipe: Ham And Cheese Puff Pastry Nibbles
Cheese, Rosemary Breadsticks
This is one of my favorite and “go-to” appetizers. It can be prepared a few days prior and stored in a dry container. If you wish, you can warm the breadsticks up before serving. It’s perfect with champagne or any cocktails. Get the Recipe: Cheese, Rosemary Breadsticks
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Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash
Sausage stuffed butternut Squash is a comforting, hearty dish that combines roasted butternut squash’s natural sweetness with the savory flavors of sausage, spinach, apple, and nuts. This perfect blend of textures and tastes creates a satisfying and wholesome meal for fall or winter. Whether served as a main course for weeknight dinners or a side dish on your holiday menu alongside other delicious side dishes, it’s a crowd-pleaser. Get the Recipe: Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash
Spatchcocked Chicken with Lemon
Rubbing salt under the skin of the chicken added tons of flavor to the meat, and the butter intensified that flavor. Using the wire rack truly kept the chicken moist and added the bold lemon, garlic, and onion flavor, yet not overpowering it at all. The chicken cooking was quicker and even quicker this way. Get the Recipe: Spatchcocked Chicken with Lemon
Gratin Butternut Squash, Cauliflower, and Orzo Pasta
This perfect, cozy fall dinner brings forth the season’s best vegetables. It combines the best of both worlds: vegetables with pasta and lots of cheese. It is savory and decadent all in one glorious dish. The best part of this dish is that heavy cream or unsalted butter are unnecessary. The cheese sauce is created by using mascarpone and fresh parmesan cheese. How great is that? Get the recipe: Gratin Butternut Squash, Cauliflower, and Orzo Pasta
Shiitake mushroom Gravy
Gravy is as essential at Thanksgiving as turkey. No matter how much you make, it never seems enough. Shiitake Mushroom Gravy has been our favorite and constant dinner companion for the past few years. I also love that you can prepare it partly the night before and finish it just before serving. How great is that? Get the recipe: Shiitake mushroom Gravy
Cranberry Chutney With Red Wine
Cranberry chutney is one of the most essential dishes of the traditional Thanksgiving meal. Those excellent delicate cranberries give way to a velvety flavor, with a hint of spicy accentuated by the ginger and red wine. The richness of the red wine and I have selected a deep Pinot Noir, deepens the flavor of the dried figs and raisins. Get the Recipe: Cranberry Chutney With Red Wine
Broccolini and Carrots
Rainbow carrots and broccolini is a super delicious side dish that takes no time to prepare and is fail-proof. Imagine perfectly roasted baby carrots rich in flavor, married with steamed broccolini and just the perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness—all in one savory dish. Are your taste buds wanting some now? Get the Recipe: Broccolini and Carrots
Easy Green Beans Gremolata
Savory side dishes are the best part of any menu assembly, and this green bean gremolata is one of my favorites. Often, side dishes are as important as the main meal itself. They must balance the flavor and, of course, add a bit of color. Get the Recipe: Easy Green Beans Gremolata
Braised Cabbage With Bacon
Bacon, onion, and garlic combined with cabbage bring the flavor to a new level of deliciousness. Hear me out before you turn the page. I know this may not be the best photo to look at. Let’s face it: cabbage may be charmingly pretty when raw, but cooked, it is not. However, I guarantee this will be the best-braised cabbage recipe you will ever need in your culinary repertoire. Get the Recipe: Braised Cabbage With Bacon
Pumpkin Tiramisu – No Bake Dessert
Easy No-Bake Dessert For You. This super easy dessert recipe is perfect during the Autumn months. The beautiful colors and fall flavors are all showcased in a gorgeous glass, giving your Thanksgiving and any other occasion an invitation to enjoy. Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Tiramisu
Sweet Potato Muffins
Sweet potato muffins? Yes, please. Any day of the week, I welcome these to my table! With warm spices, sweet potatoes, and tons of fall flavor, these muffins are my go-to when I am ready to embrace autumn and its goodness in my kitchen. This recipe has been in my arsenal and on this website for over a decade. It was first published in 2014. I know this does not make us any younger, but I could not resist giving it a fresh new look and re-introducing it to you. Get the Recipe: Sweet Potatoes Muffins
Miniature Pumpkin-Spice Bundt Cakes
I love this time of year. These Miniature Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cakes, one of my favorites, are basically fall in dessert form! The flavor of these cakes is divine! Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg mixed with the pumpkin perfectly harmonize with the hint of vanilla. Each bite is bursting with fall flavor — and it’s not overpowering. Get the Recipe: Miniature Pumpkin-Spice Bundt Cakes
Pomegranate Martini
Pomegranate Martini. Stir or Shaken? Once in a while, we all feel like James Bond and enjoy a perfect martini drink. We love and want classic cocktails, but not today. I played outside the box and created something fun and a bit festive. Get the Recipe: Pomegranate Martini
Champagne Cocktail – The Perfect Everyday Cocktail
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