OK. Thanksgiving. Oof. It’s less than a week away. Are we ready?? I just wrote out my TO-DO list and thankfully it’s not as bad because I got older/wiser and decided to divvy up responsibilities. I’ve got turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, dinner roll & gravy duty this year. Oh and I’m gonna add a few appetizers as well. The cleaning the house part is what I’m worried about most. But that’s a whole other post all together! If you’re looking for some fail-proof/no fuss recipes, I dug into my archives for you.
Thanksgiving, WE GOT YOU!
Thanksgiving wouldn’t be thanksgiving without my mom’s Baked Artichoke squares. The best part is that you can totally make these the night before & reheat. My mom is bringing these this year! Yahoooo.
APRICOTS with BASIL GOAT CHEESE & ALMONDS
Don’t they look pretty?! The colors will brighten up an appetizer assortment.
CARROT COCONUT SOUP
I was thinking that you could make these into soup shooters & pass them around as appetizers. YUM
SAUSAGE JALAPEÑO HUSHPUPPIES
If I get my act together I’m gonna make these this Thanksgiving!
Serve fresh flatbread with a cheese plater and you’re golden!
TINY TAQUITOS with AVOCADO CILANTRO SAUCE
Make these baby taquitos in advance and then heat them up in the oven. They’re addictive.
So simple yet BOLD. People will be touched at your effort…they don’t have to know it’s easy!
Who doesn’t like a bowl of spiced nuts?
ROASTED ROSEMARY ALMONDS
Your cheese platter is BEGGING for them.
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH & ARUGULA SALAD
If you’re looking for an awesome/unique salad, this one is your winner!
I mean…just DO IT.
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS & BUTTERNUT SQUASH
You’re guests will love this combo! There are cranberries up in it too! This is a real hit with my readers!
BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS W/ PANCETTA
I would be so happy if a little gravy crossed paths with this dish!
You could serve these milkshakes in addition to your dessert. Imagine them in mini glasses. Perfect!
It’s clove season! Let’s warm up the holidays with a nice clove/sugar rimmed cocktail.
Holiday parties should have signature cocktails, don’t ya think?
Something for the kids if you take out the bourbon and something to make your old Aunt Bessie tolerable if you feel like adding bourbon.
CRANBERRY ROSEMARY SPRITZERS
I can’t think of a better cocktail to have with turkey!
For the in between dessert & dinner time….
PUMPKIN PECAN ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
They’re small…which means that people who are STUFFED will be like “Oh, I’ll just take one!”
Then their ONE turns into 4. WATCH OUT.
Thanksgiving doesn’t have to always been about pie! You can make cheesecakes!
Sticky Cranberry Gingerbread
Get people excite for December with this Sticky Cranberry Gingerbread. I think I ate half of this cake when I made it.
GOOD SIGN.
BAKED PUMPKIN PECAN DOUGHNUTS
Look at you! Rocking everyone’s world with a PUMPKIN DOUGHNUT. Who needs pie?
Imagine scoops in little glasses…served with a dollop of whipped cream & some pralines. OMG.
PUMPKIN CAKE WITH BROWN BUTTER ICING
You could easily turn this recipe into cupcakes. Your guests will LOVE the brown butter icing & moist cake.
You just gotta. This one has a gingersnap crust! It’s light/ fluffy and you don’t have to bake the final pie.
Pear Cranberry Walnut Bread
If you’re one of those hosts or guests who likes to give loaves as presents, MAKE THIS BREAD.
