Top these beautiful autumn inspired Pumpkin Sourdough Crackers with pumpkin seeds, black sesame seeds or even brown sugar to punctuate their seasonal appeal. Served with gruyere and thinly sliced apples or pears, these make a delicious appetizer or snack.
Dad’s Plain Bread Stuffing is home cooking at its best. It takes a basic recipe from an old cookbook and, without any special ingredients, creates a side dish that always earns compliments.
The brown sugar sweetness of those golden pumpkin bread slices is a perfect counterpoint to the tart cranberry sauce and the salty strips of bacon leftover from our Thanksgiving feast. Beneath it all an abundance of sliced turkey tastes rich and satisfying on the Best Turkey Sandwich ever.
Water chestnuts and crispy chow mein noodles add crunch to the leftover turkey meat while cashews provide rich flavor in this Cashew Turkey Casserole.
This pretty Pumpkin Pie is a perfect complement to the colors and aromas of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Somehow its warm spicy fragrance and smooth texture offer a compelling sense of resolution to the holiday feast.
Pretty and appealing, Spirited Southern Sweet Potato bars are easy to like. Until you think about it you’ll scarcely notice the addition of red pepper or the flavor of the bourbon. Even then it’s just a whisper for those who are listening.
My Thanksgiving menu planner includes recipe suggestions for a complete Thanksgiving feast, and more. Choose from appetizers, side dishes, the main course and desserts to complete a festive holiday dinner. You will also find a few ideas for the long holiday weekend including a soup for Thanksgiving Eve, suggestions for a seasonal breakfast and a little inspiration for using any leftovers from the big meal.
After the big meal, your beautiful Thanksgiving turkey is but a shadow of its former self. Even so it has a lot to give. As you peel off most of the remaining bits of meat don’t be too particular. When you get tired, simply transfer the remains to a large pot. As it simmers to a rich stock, that beautiful turkey just keeps on giving.
This delicious recipe for Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes is both sweet and satisfying without added sugar. The herbs and spices alone keep things interesting creating a side dish that is simple to prepare and quite interesting to the palate.
Delicious Pumpkin Pancakes, fragrant with cinnamon, ginger and allspice, add a special seasonal note to a family favorite. Try stirring in some toasted pecans or chocolate chips, or really mix things up and serve these tasty pancakes as the main course for a casual autumn dinner.
The flavors of sweet roasted corn, tart pomegranate arils, crunchy jicama and rich pine nuts meld with honeyed ginger and lime in delicious Pomegranate and Roasted Corn Salsa. Served with plantain chips it makes a beautiful appetizer.
Squash and Hominy Stew is a delicious addition to any autumn weekend. This easy-to-make main dish is both hearty and attractive, especially when served in a pretty Squash Bowl. It is also open to interpretation. I’ve made this stew several times since then. It really is delicious and easy to put together especially if you have leftover squash on hand. Try my version or Alanna’s, or change it up to make it your own.