Cozy season is in full swing!

I’m living for all the soups and seasonal dishes right now.

What’s on your menu this week?!

What To Eat This Week

Kick things off with french onion stuffed sweet potatoes! You can bake the potatoes ahead of time.

Slow cooker chicken taco soup for the win!

I still can’t get enough of my butternut kale salad!

Try my new mozzarella chicken with parmesan orzo!

Soup season! Chipotle tomato with smoked cheddar pull apart bread.

We love this version of steak (air fryer) frites.

Brussels crunch salad for lunch! It’s great warm or cold.

And finishing up the cranberry sauce with cranberry dark chocolate overnight oats!

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This ham and swiss puff pastry is twisted into a beautiful holiday star and such a delicious crowd-pleasing appetizer! Melty cheese and crispy ham are layered with the buttery, flaky pastry and baked until golden. This is so good!

Your weekend snack has arrived!

And it only has FIVE ingredients. Yes five! If we could get this to magically appear in the kitchen every weekend from now until January, that would be GREAT. 

It’s not too much to ask, right? 

These flaky layers filled with ham and melty swiss cheese are twisted and baked until golden and puffy and so crisp. Sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds, they are crunchy and crisp but soft and cheesy at the same time. A little bite of heaven! 

See…I have a little obsession with the ham and swiss croissant from starbucks. I mean, it’s not like it’s the best croissant I’ve ever had or anything. Not really close. But when warm, it’s so flaky, crisp, cheesy and really great in a pinch. It’s also very satisfying and filling! Occasionally I will grab one on the go and the kids really love it too. 

The combination is a classic. I have never loved deli meat, but if it’s warmed in such a way that it gets crisp and crunchy in places? I like it a lot. That’s what happens here! The cheese gets melty and warm, the ham edges get crispy and the puff pastry practically melts in your mouth. 

You may remember a few years ago when I made these spinach artichoke puff pastry twists. They are SO GOOD!! The star twist is easier to make than it looks, it’s super delicious and so pretty to look at. It looks so much fancier than it is! 

That’s one of the reasons I really love this. Because it’s just so pretty. 

While that version is very much an appetizer and geared more towards later in the day, this one is not. Of course, it would be perfectly fine during happy hour or a holiday party, but what I really love about it is that it’s great for holiday brunch. Or even breakfast. Maybe even christmas morning breakfast!

It is so easy to prep ahead and you can actually assemble it ahead of time.

This is how it comes together! 

My favorite puff pastry versions are the ones that come in a big sheet. This recipe uses two sheets, so make sure you have two! I take a big plate and cut out a circle in the center of the sheets. As big as they can get. 

Top one of the circles with slices of ham and freshly grated swiss or gruyere cheese. Top it with the other puff pastry circle.

Then it’s time to cut! Use a biscuit cutter to cut a whole in the center but DON’T go the entire way through. Then use a knife to cut strips in the circle about one inch in size.

Twist the pieces you slice! It will get a little messy and is totally fine if cheese spills out and the ham pieces rip. This is the best because both will get crispy in the oven. 

You can do all of that ahead of time and store it on a baking sheet in the fridge. It’s the best!

Before baking, I brush the entire thing with egg wash. Then sprinkle all over with sesame seeds. 

Bake it for 25 minutes or so and you’re done. Golden, puffed buttery pastry with lots of ham and cheese. So much flavor!  (more…)

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Sharing my best holiday recipes today that you can make all season! Christmas cookies and brunch, main dishes and cocktails, there is something for everyone! Scroll down for all the deliciousness below. 80 recipes for your festive fanciness! 

It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year!

I have all my holiday recipes here loaded up and ready to go so you can make them all season long. December here we come!

Below you’ll find my favorite holiday main dishes and sides, along with the best holiday appetizers. I also have a ton of holiday breakfast and brunch ideas, as well as cocktails and cookies and desserts!

What are you looking forward to making the most?

Holiday Main Dishes & Sides

Herb Brown Butter Scallops with Champagne Risotto

Pomegranate Cider Pork Roast with Rosemary Smashed Potatoes 

Crab Topped Salmon

Espresso Crusted Filet with Truffle Risotto

Lobster Bisque

Seared Filet with Blue Cheese Butter

Rose Coq au Vin

Holiday Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Lasagna Bolognese

Herb and Butter Roasted Beef Tenderloin

Slow Cooker Cabernet Short Ribs with Mascarpone Polenta

Lobster Mac and Cheese 

Greek Yogurt Twice Baked Potatoes

Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Turkey Breast

Salmon en Croute

Brown Butter Hasselback Potatoes

Holiday Appetizers

Pumpkin Cranberry Cheeseball

Marinated Christmas Cheese 

Spinach Artichoke Twists 

A Perfect Cheeseboard

Hot Lobster Dip

Green Goddess Cheese Ball 

Caramelized Onion Dip

Ricotta Tomato Jam Jar 

Fancy Holiday Hummus

Winter Fruit Stuffed Brie 

Pomegranate Jeweled Cheeseball

Spiced Orange Macadamia Cheeseball 

Chipotle Cheddar Twists

Holiday Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Overnight Croissant Breakfast Bake

Make Ahead Eggnog French Toast

Christmas Caprese Quiche

One Hour Cinnamon Orange Rolls

Orange Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins

Pepperoni Roll Breakfast Strata 

Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

Smoked Salmon Platter

Cranberry Brie Focaccia

One Hour Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

Mini Cinnamon Orange Scones 

Sweet Potato Kale Bacon Quiche 

Sweet Orange Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

Sour Cream Coffee Cake 

Creme Brulee French Toast

Holiday Desserts & Cookies

Christmas Ice Cream Cake

Caramel Pretzels

Hot Cocoa Cake with Whipped Marshmallow 

Pink Peppermint Cake

White Christmas Sparkle Cake

Peppermint Pattie Brownies

Chewy Sprinkle Cookies

Royal Cookies 

Oreo Truffles

Pink Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Chocolate Pistachio Shortbread

Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Frosted Cranberry Drop Cookies

Cashew Butter Buckeyes

Bourbon Soaked Cherry Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy Chai Snickerdoodles 

Perfect Peanut Butter Blossoms 

Holiday Thumbprint Cookies 

Pink Peppermint Popcorn

Holiday Cocktails & Drinks

Spiced Orange Spritzer

Mistletoe Manhattan 

Hot Buttered Bourbon

St Nick Special

Pomegranate Gin and Tonic

Satsuma Fizz

Eggnog White Russian

Pink Peppermint Cocktail

Winter Aperol Spritz

Tree TrimmingPunch 

Cranberry Pomegranate Mint Julep 

Mistletoe Margaritas 

White Hot Chocolate

Christmas Morning Mimosas 

Espresso Martinis

Iced Eggnog Lattes

White Christmas Margarita Punch

Christmas Morning Sunrise

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This cranberry orange coffee cake is drizzled in an orange glaze and filled with a delicious cinnamon streusel. Perfect for the holidays, this cozy cake is ideal for breakfast or dessert!

Your holiday season breakfast is here!

Cranberry orange coffee cake is the epitome of the holiday season, in cake form. A super citrusy, soft and tender cake studded with fresh burst cranberries, filled with a cinnamon streusel and topped with an orange glaze? I am in love.

This is the loveliest holiday breakfast or dessert and I cannot beg you to make it fast enough.

Let’s be real: coffee cake is just an excuse to eat dessert for breakfast. Right? I will find any excuse to have cake for breakfast so here we are. It has fruit! Oranges and cranberries – vitamin C! It’s winter and we should probably eat that up. No complaining here. 

SO!

Everyone in my family is obsessed with cranberry orange baked goods. My mom, all three kids, my cousins – they all love it. I’d venture to say that it’s their favorite holiday flavor, especially when it comes to things like muffins and cookies.

Or at least, their favorite holiday FRUIT flavor.

Yes yes. That makes sense.

Because no one here is picking cranberry orange over chocolate. 

But anyway.

This cranberry orange cake is based on my blood orange coffee cake from a few years ago. Remember that one?! You guys love it. I love it. It’s beautiful and easy and so so delicious. It’s also great to make ahead of time for breakfast or company.

Plus, it’s super satisfying and filling.

This one is just like that, but filled with bursting cranberries. They look like deep red jewels in the coffee cake and the cinnamon streusel swirl throughout? Oh yum. It’s probably my favorite part.

I love that in this recipe, you mix the fresh grated orange zest with sugar. It really infuses the entire cake with bright, citrusy refreshing orange flavor. It just tastes… vibrant.

The cranberries are tart and complement the orange perfectly. Plus, they are pretty. The deep berry flavor adds a nice element of punch to the otherwise soft, citrus cake. 

The drizzle on top is EVERYTHING. Freshly squeezed orange juice and some sugar come together to blanket this cake in the silkiest most beautiful way. It’s a nice touch to the cake and makes it taste extra special. 

This cake is the perfect breakfast for christmas or new years. It makes for a wonderful gift to take someone for the holiday season and it also works as dessert too! Serve it with hot coffee and it’s the ultimate moment. I can’t get enough!

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1. My delivery driver thank you snacks are officially out and some fun things I like to include in addition to snacks/drinks: chapstick, hand cream, hand sanitizer, mints, gum, liquid IV packs, hand warmers and mini tissue packs.

2. The wintering we all need right now.

3. On that same note, I’m starting the book on wintering today!

4. Lest you think my kids love everything I make, last night we had my lemon butter chicken from Everyday Dinners and Emilia demanded chick-fil-a sauce for dipping.

5. But then she also said wouldn’t it be so beautiful if every tree in the world had ornaments on them?

6. The most iconic candy for decorating your gingerbread house.

7. TV things! Last night I watched Falling For Christmas! I thought it was cute. I’m in major holiday movie mode over here.

8. I’ve always wanted to go to Nantucket stroll and it’s this weekend – wishing more than anything I was going!

9. Here are all my gift guides you may need for this week!

10. What’s on your playlist right now? Leslie Odom Jr Christmas is on mine.

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This mozzarella chicken is stuffed with cheese, baked in a fire roasted tomato sauce and served with a parmesan herb orzo. It’s cozy, comforting and super delicious!

If you need a quintessential cozy, satisfying meal for dinner tonight, I’ve got you! 

WE LOVE THIS. This heavenly mozzarella stuffed chicken breast is baked in a skillet of fire roasted tomatoes and served over my parmesan herb orzo. It’s delicious and a huge crowd pleaser. Major comfort food! 

I know, I know, I’m an orzo freak! And I can’t stop making different recipes. I promise this it the last one for awhile, so eat it up. 

We are very Thanksgiving leftover-ed out over here. I’m craving all the flavors that AREN’T turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes, and a cheesy chicken with tomato sauce fits the bill perfectly. 

I’m always trying to create new and exciting meals that our family can enjoy during the holiday months – but ones that don’t include the usual holiday foods and flavors. For us, this usually includes something marinara sauce-based or a big winter salad.

These are the things that we crave during the busy weeks in a crazy season, and bonus points if they come together quickly too. 

This is one of those meals that everyone in the house loves. The chicken is tender and juicy, it’s filled with melty mozzarella and the fire roasted sauce comes together so quickly. My parmesan orzo is served on the side which complements the chicken perfectly.

And then I like to do a big house salad for our vegetable, because there is nothing better than cheesy chicken and a vinagery salad on the side. 

This chicken is also versatile: you can serve with the orzo and a salad, you can chop it up and have it on a salad, or you could even make little sliders with it and do sandwiches. Do not worry – the mozzarella will ooze out into the sauce a bit, but that is the best part. It’s like a big slice of cheesy pizza, you scoop it out and the melty cheese with come with it. Spoon some sauce over it and it’s drool worthy. 

Here’s how it comes together!

I slice a pocket in the side of each chicken breast and fill it with fresh mozzarella. Then, I season the chicken all over. 

The chicken gets browned in the skillet and then takes a little rest on the plate. I throw a can of fire roasted tomatoes and some garlic in to create a quick sauce. Once that’s done, the chicken goes back in!

I bake it for just a few minutes until everything is warmed and cooked through. While that happens, I make a batch of my parmesan orzo. This orzo is on repeat constantly at our house. It’s so easy, goes with just about anything and everyone loves it. 

The chicken is done and it’s bubbly and hot. The mozzarella will melt out a bit, but that’s okay! Serve the chicken with a few spoonfuls of sauce on top – along with the parmesan orzo on the side. I like to sprinkle on some extra parm (who doesn’t?!) and top with chopped fresh basil or even parsley. Just something green for a hit of freshness. 

If you don’t want a salad with this chicken, I also love to do my parmesan roasted broccoli or roasted asparagus. Brussels sprouts work too! (more…)

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We had the best week ever!

And Jordan’s very on the move and uninterested in standing for photos, haha.

But will plop down in anyone’s lap to read all the books, even upside down.

Really, the only nonthanksgiving dinner I made last week. House salad with grilled chicken!

Emilia wanted to do makeup with me early one morning.

How to prep Thanksgiving with a little babe!! Give them all the kitchen utensils.

Best prep: freeze chocolate chip cookie dough.

Wednesday night we had so much fun: Max got to play during the Pens game intermission!

She was pumped.

They both loved the VIP passes!

This baby was a DREAM! He sat on my and my dad’s lap the entire time – was so happy and content. Maybe because he had so much to look at?!

Equally a dream. Loved to scream and shout “let’s go pens!”

I can’t even express how cute and fun this was to watch!

Teeeeeth!

Then we woke up and it was Thanksgiving!!

The creamiest mashed potatoes.

I cheated and ordered this cake from Mediterra. We had SO much dessert. I also made pumpkin dream cake and chocolate pecan pie bars, plus my MIL brought pumpkin pie and cousins brought pies too. I love a huge dessert spread on Thanksgiving.

Kinda threw this table together last minute on Wednesday before we left.

A blending of the seasons.

The OG sweet potato casserole.

Jordan’s first Thanksgiving meal! He wasn’t eating solids yet last year. His fave? The green bean casserole!

That plate though!

Holidays = whipped cream in my coffee. Actually, all December. Also, Baileys.

And then, on thanksgiving night…

Max finally lost a front tooth!!! He’s officially a big kid.

My mom was so cold doing dishes with me that she wore her slippers and winter coat.

Thanksgiving babies!!!

P.S. how amazing is this pie cookie from Micah Made Cookies?!

My grandpa (he’s 94) with all the great grandkids! Jordan wasn’t into it. How cute!!

Max told me he “made me something.” It was a heart out of dominos!

And it’s officially matching christmas PJ season!

This is the theme of our life now. :)

Big kid buddies.

We are so excited for the season!

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I’m ready to get back into a regular menu plan this week!

We’re over the holiday food and eating up some delicious bites here.

What’s on your menu this week?!

What To Eat This Week

Kick off the week with this hot ginger smoky sweet potato salad.

Spinach artichoke chicken skillet lasagna is delish.

This cheddar cauliflower chowder is a huge hit.

And use leftover cauliflower for these Chipotle roasted cauliflower pitas!

This one pot shrimp orzo is a huge favorite.

Can’t get enough of these bacon burger bowls!

The best egg salad for lunch.

And for breakfast, a batch of salted maple granola!

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Happy thanksgiving weekend!

This week on the blog, I shared a delicious Thanksgiving Cobb Salad! Along with a ton of recipes to make with your leftovers and my annual holiday baking list.

It’s also gift guide time! You can find my gift guides here:

gift guide for babies & kids,

gift guide for him,

gift guide for her,

under $25,

my favorite kitchen items and

my beauty gift guide.

Of course, you can find a new weekly menu here along with a week in our life here.

We started a new challenge in the cookbook club last month!! It goes through the end of the year with prizes at the end. All you need is a copy of the book to join. You can order your copy of Everyday Dinners now! It is on still on MAJOR sale at the moment. I am LOVING seeing all of your creations on instagram and in our cookbook club. Join now so you can enjoy the challenges and giveaways!

xoxoxo

WHAT I’M LOVING THIS WEEK

No bake cheesecake for the win!

And pumpkin ice cream pie? Yes please.

Honey glazed ham recipe sounds amazing.

This cranberry cream pie looks amazing.

Turkey croissant panini is great for leftovers.

Delicious peppermint white chocolate cookies!

Instant pot pozole looks so good.

Love these pistachio cranberry candy bites.

Frose champagne floats are so fun.

So is cranberry red wine punch!

Apple cider pumpkin pancakes look incredible!

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These christmas cookie recipes are the ones that are on my list for 2022! Lots of old favorites with a few new cookies sprinkled in, along with a few other holiday snacks.

It’s the best time of year! My holiday baking list is here!

This is such a huge tradition for me that started with my grandma. I can’t wait to hear what you’re baking this holiday season. It’s the only time I actually enjoy baking!

For years, Lacy and I would make some things together. Every year, we’d make a buche de noel together. We usually do this at like 11 at night and it takes us way longer than we expect, haha. This bon appetit one is the best. We also ALWAYS make Tracy’s citrus peels and amaretto – I can’t pass those up. If I do the amaretto on my own, I will gift most of it to friends! Seriously we have made these things since the year Tracy posted them, so… a really long time. It’s so fun.

Finally, we also make my version of whiskey pretzels! Everyone really loves these too. They are a fun snack to gift people. I also like to make a batch of my caramel chipotle chex mix and gift that too. (more…)

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I can’t even express how much it means to me that you spend a few minutes of your day here. THANK YOU! I am so grateful for you. Thank you for being such a wonderful community and supporting this adventure. I love you to pieces! (more…)

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My favorite recipes for thanksgiving leftovers, including soups and salads, but also mashed potato waffles, breakfast hash and coffee cake. Use up all those delish thanksgiving leftovers!

I love the Thanksgiving meal but I get just as excited leftovers!

My family enjoys that traditional Thanksgiving leftovers the day after the big meal. It’s actually one of my favorite traditions of the weekend because it’s super laid back and casual. At some point on Friday, whether it’s lunch or dinner, everyone will reconvene and enjoy some form of heated up leftovers. But it’s only for that day.

Because while we absolutely LOVE leftovers, we only really love them for a day or two. We tend to have enough to make super delicious meals for the rest of the weekend after Thanksgiving, so I’m sharing some of my favorites below! We have breakfasts, brunch, lunches, dinner and even dessert. Think coffee cake! Mashed potato waffles. Soups, salads and sandwiches.

Of course, anything that is traditional made with shredded chicken can be made with turkey! Easy as that.

20 Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes

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1. We’re blasting Christmas music 24/7 here. The kids are so into Pentatonix, I love Leslie Odom Jr and if I want something easy in the morning and evenings I ask alexa to play Vince Guaraldi Christmas.

2. Craving these amaretto chocolate chip cookies.

3. Emilia got an american girl doll for her birthday and she sometimes sets it on the steps… every time I walk into the foyer area I have a heart attack because I think there is a real child on the steps.

4. How to find focus in a busy season of life.

5. TV things!! I loved Yellowstone this week. Also, have you watch Spirited yet?

6. Does anyone actually leave friends and family voicemails anymore, aside from medical/service/school calls?!

7. I love the idea of a command center in the house.

8. What do you do for Thanksgiving? Tell me your plans! This is my favorite week.

9. I made chex mix yesterday from another recipe and it was so bland. Just a PSA for my caramel chipotle chex mix that is the best.

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This Thanksgiving cobb salad recipe is loaded with crispy pancetta, roasted squash, pomegranate, apples and more. It’s crispy and crunchy and drizzled with a warm maple bacon dressing. Delicious!

I’ve got one more Thanksgiving recipe here for you this week!

This is a special one. It’s a fancy salad that can work all fall long, one that you can serve for any fall holiday and it’s even simple enough to make for dinner one night. 

I love those ones! 

Cobb salad has my name all over it. The traditional cobb salad with crispy chicken, eggs, bacon, avocado, blue cheese… wow. Lots of my favorite things! 

This isn’t exactly that – in fact, we don’t have any chicken (but you can add leftover turkey!) or eggs but we do have so many delicious ingredients that come together to create a loaded fall salad that is a showstopper on any table. 

And everyone loves it! 

Because this over-the-top salad is great for two things: it can be your fancy Thanksgiving salad (or even meal!) or, it is the perfect platter to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. Either way, grab a few of the ingredients so you can have it on or after the holiday! 

Here’s how I throw together the  fall cobb salad:

First up, a big bed of chopped romaine. I like to get the stalks of romaine and chop the lettuce myself. It’s perfect.

Next, bacon! In this case, pancetta. You can use whatever bacon-ish product you have on hand. And then we’re using the bacon fat to make a warm maple bacon dressing. 

Squash is the name of the game here. I like to roast acorn squash and I love to keep it in the skin, which becomes so chewy and delicious. However, any variety of roasted squash works for this recipe. Whatever you love!

Sliced apple for crisp tart and sweetness. You could also do sliced pear! 

Avocado, for extra creaminess.

Pomegranate arils, for that jeweled tangy pop of flavor and color.

Blue cheese, because it’s my favorite salad cheese. You can do cheddar if you wish!

And finally, toasted pecans. I love the buttery, nutty flavor of pecans with fall produce like squash and pomegranate. Pepitas would also work here!

Then I just layer everything on in the pretty cobb salad way! No special or exact way – I place everything on top of the romaine. 

The dressing may just be my favorite part. Warm bacon dressing is something I grew up – it was my grandma’s favorite dressing for spinach salads. It was definitely a special indulgence and something we rarely had, but when we did have it… oh boy. It was delicious!

I took my favorite warm bacon dressing recipe and added a bit of maple syrup. Oh my deliciousness. It is so wonderful. I love this dressing! It is one that you want to make right before serving – and you do serve it warm. But if you happen to have leftovers, they reheat pretty well on the stovetop.

And that’s that. The most delicious, crisp and crunchy fall salad that is incredibly satisfying too.  (more…)

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Can’t believe we’re headed into Thanksgiving week!

How adorable are these two little buddies?!

Quick little park before we got snow.

Look at those flakes!

Mixing up the seasons.

Max got the hardest worker award at hockey!

Still loving all the crafts.

And she’s skating like a champ!

Third child activities = going to his siblings activities.

The babies. My heart.

Cereal bandit.

She is my favorite girl ever.

The fort of all forts.

My mom and I saw Hadestown this week! It was so good!

We had light up night in our town.

We even walked in the parade. It was freeeeezing.

Then we came home and had our first hot chocolate of the season.

Coloring cutie.

It was rainy, snowy and gloomy all week. I swear it was dark by 3pm.

So proud of her own christmas tree!

Mine and Emilia’s favorite ornaments, of course.

Table set for Emilia’s class Thanksgiving!

And a new baby in the family!! Lacy had baby Sebastian!! He is perfect.

Max wanted to write all the states in order of how big they are (by area).

Hockey game today!

The cutest spectator.

Wild little munchkins cheering their brother on are the cutest.

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This week is all about meals we can prep ahead of time!

Lots of easy dishes and then leftovers towards the end!

What’s on your menu this week?

What To Eat This Week

First up, silky sweet potato soup! So easy and you can prep it ahead.

A fave: crispy chicken caesar salads. YES.

A super simple butternut frittata to keep life simple.

Thanksgiving dinner is Thursday! I also have a big list of special meals if you don’t care for the classics.

Use those leftovers up! I like chicken orzo soup.

Crispy chickpea tortilla pizzas for the weekend!

Make a batch of granola scones for the week ahead.

And make ahead southwest couscous bowls for lunch!

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Happy Saturday!

This week on the blog I shared my exact Thanksgiving timeline for you to follow along. I also shared a HUGE Thanksgiving recipe guide with every dish you need for the holiday. And two new recipes: ranch lovers’ chicken fingers and a french onion galette.

It’s also gift guide time! You can find my gift guides here:

gift guide for babies & kids,

gift guide for her,

under $25,

my favorite kitchen items and

my beauty gift guide.

Of course, you can find a new weekly menu here along with a week in our life here.

We started a new challenge in the cookbook club last week!! It goes through the end of the year with prizes at the end. All you need is a copy of the book to join. You can order your copy of Everyday Dinners now! It is on still on MAJOR sale at the moment. I am LOVING seeing all of your creations on instagram and in our cookbook club. Join now so you can enjoy the challenges and giveaways!

xoxoxo

WHAT I’M LOVING THIS WEEK

OMG. Brownie batter cheesecake bars.

Give me this chicken pozole verde!

Look at this cardamom cake. Yum.

Christmas tree charcuterie is adorable.

Craving pecan pie upside down cake.

Roasted garlic herb pull apart bread is a dream.

These quick buffalo chicken nachos are everything.

Sour cream coffee cake is the best.

I love this cranberry sauce.

Spiced pumpkin banana bread… delish.

Time for broccoli casserole.

Cranberry apple salad – perfect for turkey day.

This creamy stovetop mac and cheese – yessss.

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Sharing all of my favorite thanksgiving dinner recipes! The best of the best – turkey, side dishes, desserts, cocktails and more! Everything you need for a delicious holiday.

I’m sharing all of my favorite thanksgiving dinner recipes with you! I mean, this post is LOADED.

There is something here for everyone! Turkey, side dishes, fabulous desserts and cocktails. We’ve got it ALL.

In case you are still deciding what to make, or need a little inspiration, I’ve thrown together this massive post with all of my favorite thanksgiving recipes. These are all tried and true and AMAZING!

And if you don’t want to make traditional Thanksgiving food at all, I have this post all about special meals to make that aren’t turkey and stuffing!

BEST THANKSGIVING DINNER RECIPES

Below you’ll find all the thanksgiving recipes you need – turkey, stuffing, gravy, potatoes, side dishes, bread, salads, appetizers, dessert, drinks and more!

TURKEY & GRAVY

Butter and Wine Drenched Turkey

Grilled Turkey

Easy Roasted Turkey Breast

Apple Cider Glazed Turkey

Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Turkey Breast

Citrus Butter Sage Roasted Turkey

Applewood Smoked Turkey

How To Make Turkey Stock For Gravy

My Mom’s Amazing Gravy

Caramelized Shallot Gravy

STUFFING

The Best Buttery Herb Stuffing

Grilled Bread Stuffing

Double Bread Stuffing

Slow Cooker Stuffing

POTATOES

Best Mashed Potatoes

French Onion Mashed Potatoes

Manchego Whipped Potatoes

Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

Lightened Up Sweet Potato Casserole

Asiago Scalloped Potatoes

My Mom’s Cheesy Potatoes

Maple Marshmallow Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Brown Butter Hasselback Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

Buttermilk Bacon Blue Smashed Potatoes

Whipped Bourbon Bacon Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Hot Honey Caramel Sweet Potatoes

French Onion Scalloped Potatoes

CRANBERRY SAUCE

Vanilla Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

Chipotle Cranberry Chutney

SIDE DISHES

Green Bean Casserole

Lightened Up Fresh Green Casserole

Maple Mustard Green Beans

Spinach Gratin

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberries and Goat Cheese

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Chipotle Creamed Corn

Hasselback Butternut Squash

Hot Honey Hasselback Butternut Squash

Kale Gratin

Maple Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pumpkin

Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

Loaded Skillet Toasted Green Beans

Corn Pudding

BREAD

Smoked Cheddar Sour Cream Biscuits

Parker House Rolls

Brown Butter Cornbread with Cranberry Butter

Garlic Butter Pull Apart Rolls

Brown Butter Herb Garlic Knots

Buttery Cloverleaf Rolls

Sweet Potato Honey Dinner Rolls

Pumpkin Focaccia 

Cranberry Biscuits

SALAD

Honeycrisp Harvest Salad

Shredded Citrus Brussels Sprouts Salad

Brussels Sprouts Apple Salad

Pomegranate Greens Salad

Thanksgiving Kale Salad with Cranberry Cinnamon Vinaigrette

Brussels Sprouts Panzanella with Cornbread and Bacon

Maple Bacon Blue Cheese Brussels

Autumn Arugula Salad

Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad

APPETIZERS

Maple Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus

Pomegranate Jeweled Cheeseball

Fall Cheese Board with Crackling Caramel

Caramelized Onion Dip

Pumpkin Cranberry Cheeseball

Thanksgiving Crostini Board

Caramelized Onion Apple and Brie Tart

Cranberry Whipped Goat Cheese

Roasted Butternut Spinach Dip

Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus

Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Dip

Butternut Squash Cheeseball 

DESSERTS

Pumpkin Dream Cake

Pumpkin Gooey Bars

Apple Cider Donut Cake 

Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Icebox Cake

Pumpkin Dream Cupcakes

Pumpkin Buttercrunch

Bruleed Pumpkin Pie

Cranberry Cobbler Bars

Black Bottomed Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Cobbler

Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Chai Ice Cream

Salted Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pistachio Macaroon Crust

Pumpkin White Chocolate Mousse Pie

Pumpkin Fudge Brownies

DRINKS

Cranberry Cider Punch (non-alcoholic)

Spiced Orange Gin and Tonic

Brown Sugar Bourbon Smash

Pomegranate Aperol Spritz

Apple Cider Mezcal Margarita

Cranberry Cinnamon Whiskey Sour

Pomegranate Gin and Tonic

Apple Cider Orchard Punch

Pomegranate Smash

Pumpkin Sangria

Smoked Maple Old Fashioned

Apple Butter Cocktail

Red Apple Cider Sangria

Thanksgiving Punch

Pumpkin Pie Bourbon Smash

Pomegranate Cider Mimosas

Sparkling Pomegranate Cider Punch (non-alcoholic)

Apple Cider Sangria

Apple Cider Margaritas

What’s on your menu?!

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My thanksgiving timeline is the key to a successful holiday meal! I come prepped and prepared for the holiday so I can make it fun and enjoyable for everyone. I love making a huge spread for my family and friends!

Over the years I’ve shared my Thanksgiving timeline and it’s been insanely helpful – especially to me! I look back on these posts on the actual day and follow them exactly.

I’m making a full spread and it’s always our best CLASSICS – my family only wants the traditional dishes on Thanksgiving Day. I don’t change a ton in terms of dishes I’ll be serving, and now that I have kids, it helps me SO much to be able to plan and organize in advance. It allows me to enjoy the day so much. Because I love cooking a giant spread for everyone!

I shared a post of all my Thanksgiving kitchen essentials, so be sure to check that out in case you still need to grab anything!

If you want to see a timeline for four weeks out, check out my 2020 timeline.

THE MENU

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This french onion galette is a super fancy yet simple meal. Gruyere thyme crust is filled with caramelized onions and baked until cozy, warm, satisfying and delicious. Serve with a greens salad for the perfect plate!

Here’s a fancy fun option you can make for special dinner!

This french onion galette is the epitome of fancy… yet simple. It’s not overly complicated but it looks beautiful and tastes amazing. Caramelized onions are baked in a gruyere thyme crust until everything is golden and flaky and crisp and wonderful. And then served warm with parmesan cheese. It’s such a lovely bite!

If you’re not into making the traditional Thanksgiving meal or you don’t care for the classic dishes, I suggest making something special like this french onion galette!

It checks all the boxes. If you serve something like this with a big greens salad and dessert? Hello, super fancy.

And it’s not that difficult. It’s delicious. Everyone loves it. And leftovers are good too!

It’s all about having a nice meal for yourself and that’s what we’re doing with this incredible galette.

It’s no secret that I love galettes – they are so much easier than pie, with their rustic crust and all. They are quicker than pie, more forgiving and just as delicious. I love that they can be sweet or savory, and in the winter, I adore a savory one. I have many recipes on the blog! Like my winter vegetable galette from last year? Pure comfort food. Heaven on a plate. Cozy, satisfying and impressive. 

Let’s get into it!

The crust… oh my gosh. We have a gruyere thyme crust that is flaky, buttery, savory and so incredible. It’s the perfect base for the caramelized onions. Plus, it takes on a lot of the flavors of french onion soup, right here in the crust! I use the crust from mother lovett and it’s a piece of cake. You can make it ahead of time, but in case you don’t, it only needs 30 minutes to chill in the fridge. 

When it comes to the onions, let them get caramely but not so, so dark. I do still caramelize them for an hour or so, but I don’t take them as deep as I normally would. This is because they are still going to cook in the oven a bit and you don’t want them to burn. You can see the difference in my photos! A light caramelization before they bake, then they get deeply golden in the crust. 

The onions go directly on the gruyere thyme dough, which is already piled with some extra gruyere. Then you fold up the sides and BOOM. It’s done. Sprinkle that entire thing with parmesan, brush the crust with some egg wash for shine and bake it. 

Not only will your house smell like heaven (I’d like a french onion candle please), but it will come out sparkling! This is one of the most divine, appealing things you can serve to guests. Or yourself, let’s be real. 

I let this cool and set for 20 minutes or so. This allows it to be served in slices that don’t fall apart. Sprinkle with some parm. Obsessed is an understatement!

This is a warming, cozy meal that isn’t soup or pasta. It has all the feels of a comforting dish, but wrapped up in an elegant package. LOVE it. (more…)

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