2018 Thanksgiving Countdown
The Thanksgiving Dinner can be a challenge for even the best of us. Let’s face it, Thanksgiving is a feasting holiday. This is the dinner your guests have been waiting all year to enjoy. And to top that off, it seems…
Vegan Apple Pie with Olive Oil Crust
Perfectly, imperfect! Pretty much how I view myself and my pie crust! Sometimes I roll it too thin, other times too thick, sometimes it breaks and I patch it up. Always very forgiving, allowing the breaks and mistakes to gently fix themselves. And…
Carrot Mash with Orange and Mint
Isn’t this color just gorgeous?? I was so thrilled with this recipe, I just had to share with all you lovelies! Just like so many of you, I’m preparing my Thanksgiving menu. I have this huge binder of tried and…
Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Lemon Thyme Butter
You have to serve mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving. There are all sorts of ways to prepare potatoes but on this turkey day, gravy poured over mashed potatoes is a must. I know, I’ve tried in years past to serve au…
Cranberry Salsa
I’m always thankful for simple, easy dishes that please everyone! Several years back I made this salsa on a whim to add another appetizer for Thanksgiving. I thought I’d throw in one more little something that didn’t require a lot…
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pecans
Ever since roasting or braising of brussels sprouts became popular, this veggie has gained a lot of attention. Prior to it being boiled (to death) these little balls of mini cabbage were not pleasantly taken to. They certainly have earned…
Pumpkin Biscuits
A basket of freshly baked biscuits are always a welcome, special treat. I’m no Southern gal nor was I raised on biscuits but through the years I came to like making mine with self rising flour. Since I’ve been on…
Artichoke and Vegan Sausage Stuffing
I’ve been sharing my favorite recipes for this year’s Thanksgiving. There are so many different stuffing recipes out there using cornbread or wild rice, dried fruits and nuts. I probably have made just about every recipe there is over the years! …
Corn Chowder with Roasted Pumpkin
Soups are a nice start to a Thanksgiving meal for a couple of reasons. First, it immediately slows down the eagerness to jump right into this feast of many dishes and second, it allows the hostess a bit of breathing…
Starting with the Turkey Stock
One of the first things I do in preparing for my Thanksgiving meal is to make a rich turkey stock. I use it to baste the turkey, add to my stuffing and use as the broth for soup and gravy.…