Posts Tagged ‘thanksgiving’
3 Simple Holiday Sides!
Just days until Thanksgiving and it’s time to get down to business. (If you’re on bird duty this year, Godspeed.) Today, let’s discuss the most important part of the Thanksgiving Day feast— the sides! Below, you’ll find my three favorite side dishes, all of which would be excellent additions to your holiday spread. I’m hoping…
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Thanksgiving is here, and the people have spoken. Please don’t pass the yams this Thanksgiving. This is according to a survey from polls conducted on more than 5,000 American adults in October 2021. So what do Americans wish weren’t on their Thanksgiving plates? According to the results from the survey, these are among the worst Thanksgiving…
Read MoreHarvest Kale Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing
Thanksgiving is almost here! And while salad isn’t probably what gets you excited about the holiday, this one… just might. The finely chopped greens are incredibly tender (versus tough and chewy) and subtly dressed with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and a hint of garlic. The sweetness of dried cranberries balances the bitterness of the kale,…
Read MorePumpkin Pie with Chocolate Crust
Yes, you can have it all! I’m not even joking, this healthy pumpkin pie will be the best pumpkin pie you’ll ever taste. It’s everything we love about the classic version, just modernized a bit with a few simple and healthier tweaks. It’s lightly sweetened with maple syrup and made rich and creamy with coconut…
Read MoreRoasted Carrots with Maple Pecans & Goat Cheese
It’s almost Thanksgiving and I thought you may be on the hunt for a fancy new side. This dish is one of my favorite rustic fall sides. Sliced carrots, tossed with a heavenly mixture of olive oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon and then studded with fresh thyme, these carrots caramelize as they roast, yielding perfectly…
Read MoreKale Salad With Brussels Sprouts, Apples & Maple Walnuts
Nowadays, kale salad gets knocked as cliché and overexposed. But when I first started making this recipe for a Thanksgiving menu years ago, it made perfect sense. The basic formula—thinly shredded kale and Brussels sprouts, pungent dressing, savory cheese, and crunchy nuts—makes a refreshing option on plates piled high with stuffing, gravy and sweet potatoes.…
Read MoreLemon Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I could eat this whole pan. So what’s my secret to making these Brussels sprouts so good? There are three. First, these babies are roasted. Roasted veggies are the best kind, right? Second, the Lemon Garlic Honey Dijon sauce. Once the sauce-coated Brussels hit the hot oven, magic happens. And third, the balsamic glaze. And…
Read MoreSimple Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
A no-fuss make-ahead Thanksgiving appetizer. I’m so pleased to report that I have been crushing it this past weekend trying new recipes for our Thanksgiving spread. Don’t worry, I plan to share all of them with you as we count down the days. Today, I want to talk with you about the importance of a…
Read MoreBrussels Sprouts, Sweet Potato & Quinoa Salad
I’m prepping for Thanksgiving. In part because I love food, but primarily because any holiday that doesn’t require trips to the mall, costumes and/or hours spent on Amazon, is all right by me. Therefore, during the upcoming weeks I plan to experiment with recipes in order to fine-tune a menu worthy of being devoted to…
Read MoreRoasted Butternut Squash Salad with Honey & Feta
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, Godspeed. If you’re an old hat at hosting (please consider me impressed) or you’re about to host your first-ever Friendsgiving, this side is sure to delight. If you’re thinking that it looks far too complicated, you’re mistaken. The recipe can be made from start to finish in about 30…
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