Keep
calm, and cook on, the holiday season is officially here, and tomorrow is
Thanksgiving! I have always loved all the traditions that come with
Thanksgiving – the family time, gathering around a table sharing a meal,
stories from the past, plus the day after thanksgiving is tree decorating day.
For
Thanksgiving my family either cooks Thanksgiving dinner or we make reservations
and do a Thanksgiving brunch. Last year I shared a few thanksgiving worthy
recipes and you all loved it, so I thought I would do it again this year!
Normally, my family labors over dishes and trying to decipher hand written recipes
that have been passed down. My mother would be so unhappy with me if I shared
our family recipes, but here are a few go-to’s that we sometimes use instead.
{Via}
Ina Garten’s Roasted-Turkey Roulade// One of my ultimate lifetime dreams is to cook
in the same kitchen Ina Garten, or even better, be her neighbor and be able to
sample all her new recipes. All of her recipes are so insanely delicious and
her Roasted Turkey Roulade is definitely top tier. This is actually the exact
recipe my family uses when we host Thanksgiving, and I am not a big fan of
turkey, but this one is amazing!
Savory Cinnamon Swirls with Bacon and Caramelized Onions// I don’t care what time of
day it is, as long as it’s cold outside cinnamon rolls {are swirls} are 100%
acceptable around the clock.
Pumpkin Spice Cake// I know…I know pumpkin pie is supposed to be a fall favorite, but I
have just never been a fan of the whole pumpkin pie thing, but pumpkin spice
cake, now that I can get behind.
Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts// Growing up I
was never a fan of any food that was green, especially brussel sprouts, but now
that I’m older, I can’t get enough of them. I have found that on holidays, hen
there is a chance to free up a little oven space you jump on it. These Brussels
sprouts are simply fabulous and 100% Thanksgiving dinner worthy!
Classic Green Bean Casserole// Speaking of greens… this is actually the exact recipe
that my family uses. Every single holiday that I can remember, a green bean
casserole has been present. Every time I take a bite of this dish its like I’m
being wrapped in a blanket of the best memories. It seriously just wouldn’t
feel like the holidays without green bean casserole.
Creamy Mac and Cheese// When I was little I was a super picky eater and would
literally only eat like five things. Even back then a hot bow of mac and cheese
was one of my most favorite things to eat and still is today. This recipe is
simply delicious!
Mashed Potatoes// Who else, but Ina Garten would have the best Mashed Potato recipe.
As far as I am concerned carbs and calories don’t exist on holidays. Seconds,
please!
Classic Cornbread Dressing// Now, you know in the south, we have to use cornbread in
our dressing. In my opinion, next to the Turkey the stuffing is the most
important thing. It binds the entire meal together.
What are some of your favorite
Thanksgiving recipes?
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