Tag Archives: Thanksgiving
Bring Back the Relish Tray
You’ve got plenty of things to cook right now. How about something to be grateful for that you don’t have to cook? Bring back the relish tray. It’s a great way to tie time and place and family all together. It’s old school and it’s totally doable whether you are hostess, guest, or even if […]
Are You Up For Thanksgiving?
Are you up for Thanksgiving? You may still not be sure what to do. There is travel, time off, expense, and let’s face it, taking that trip back home can be a hassle. Don’t hold back. Take that jump, and this year, be up for Thanksgiving. Show Up Don’t bail or make excuses. Thanksgiving […]
Individual Pumpkin Custards (and Thai Pumpkin Soup)
The cozy, warm smell of a pumpkin pie baking cues up happy memories of family, home, and every Thanksgiving of your life. The heavenly aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg and pumpkin fills your whole house with an all-is-right-with the world fragrance that only comes once a year. If you just can’t wait for pumpkin pie, […]
Sausage-stuffed Mushrooms for Thanksgiving, and Soup for Dinner Tonight
Warm up with a cozy bowl of soup you can snuggle with tonight, and get ahead at the same time with a stuffed mushroom appetizer you can tuck into the freezer, ready to go for Thanksgiving. For tonight, it’s Sausage, White Bean, and Kale soup. For later, Sausage-stuffed Mushrooms, a warm, savory appetizer – […]
Cranberry-Ginger Five-Spice Chutney
Don’t look now, but the holidays are fast approaching. Maybe you are in charge of a side dish, or perhaps this is the year when all eyes are on you, but get a jump start on your Thanksgiving now by starting to plan a bit, and get ahead by preparing a few things […]
Father-in-Law’s Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich
Yes, you are correct. This is Chex Mix, not a sandwich. You will have to use your imagination about what the sandwich looks like, because just like you, I do not have any leftovers yet. But when you do have some – and it won’t be long now – I want you to be […]
Thanksgiving Leftovers Done Right
To at least 65 percent of us, Thanksgiving leftovers are more important than the actual meal itself. We are now less than a week away from the Big Day and while you are making your lists and checking them twice, make sure you have plenty of Ziploc bags. While you’re at it, […]
Prep Your Fridge For Thanksgiving
You may have missed National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day yesterday, but it’s not too late. Aptly timed to help you clear your space before the Thanksgiving stuffing begins, don’t turn this into more of a chore than it already is. Just keep it simple. Start by scanning all your condiments. Toss out empty, […]
Sausage-stuffed Mushrooms
You may not know it yet, but your Thanksgiving is missing something. You’ve got your turkey, stuffing, potatoes and gravy… But what about that awkward time when people first arrive and everything isn’t quite done yet? When they ring your doorbell they are hungry. Really, really hungry. And it’s hard to hold […]
Make-Ahead Cranberry Port Conserve
People can be sharply divided into two Thanksgiving camps: whole berry and jellied. The same family and friends you love all year can turn on you in a forkful if you mess with their cranberry sauce. Everyone has an opinion, and it better come out of that can in a one-piece, ridge embossed […]