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Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup

I’ll let you in on a little Thanksgiving secret: I’m not cooking this year. I know, I know, this is a serious foodie sin. But hear me out.

We’re staying in New Jersey for the holiday. And I just don’t see the point of cooking a massive amount of food (because I’m sorry, I don’t know how to cook Thanksgiving without going big) for two people. Sure, we have friends, but they’ve all got plans. And I am actually really looking forward to letting someone else handle the cooking just this one holiday.

We’re excited to head over to Casey and Dan’s for a little dessert smorgasbord in the afternoon, but before that, it’s just me and my guy, some wine and a menu prepared by Maggiano’s Restaurant.

Thanksgiving also happens to be the day after our wedding anniversary (yes, we were married on a Wednesday!), so it’s a treat that we’re spending the day alone to celebrate each other.

While I am looking forward to it, I wouldn’t have chosen Maggiano’s if they hadn’t had all my Thanksgiving day favorites on their set menu. There’s no way I’m spending Thanksgiving without green bean casserole or pumpkin pie.

Last year I cooked for my whole family, a mostly gluten free and dairy free feast to accommodate Lucas (it’s really not hard as almost all of foods we traditionally eat for Thanksgiving are naturally one or both), and I am planning to do so again next year. Nothing if not prepared, I’ve gathered for you a few of the recipes I will be featuring on our table next Thanksgiving.


Photo Courtesy of SimpleBites
A Beautiful Turkey (4 Ways)
By Aimee of Simple Bites

Photo Courtesy of The Little Kitchen
Perfect Mash Potatoes
By Julie of The Little Kitchen

Photo Courtesy of The Sensitive Pantry
Fabulous Cornbread Stuffing
From Nancy at The Sensitive Pantry

Photo Courtesy of My Kitchen Addiction
Tart and Tangy Homemade Cranberry Sauce
By Jen from My Kitchen Addiction

Photo Courtesy of TidyMom
Wild Rice Stuffing, for a delicious twist
From Cheryl at TidyMom
My favorite way to eat carrots and parsnips
By Me!

Photo Courtesy of Brown Eyed Baker
My Favorite Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Thanks to Michelle Brown Eyed Baker

Photo Courtesy of Fake Ginger
Incredible Green Beans and Bacon with Candied Pecans
By Amanda from Fake Ginger

Photo Courtesy of GoodLife{Eats}
Delicious Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
From Katie at GoodLife{Eats}

Photo Courtesy of Food for My Family
Black Bottom Maple Pumpkin Pie
From the ever-creative Shaina of Food for My Family via Simple Bites

Photo Courtesy of My Baking Addiction
Iconic Pumpkin Roll
By Jamie from My Baking Addiction

Photo Courtesy of Sugarcrafter
Pecan Pie without the Pecans
By the simply brilliant Tracy at Sugarcrafter

Photo Courtesy of Good. Food. Stories.
The Perfect Dry Cider
Recommendations by Casey at Good. Food. Stories.

I am so thankful for the wonderful friends and readers Bluebonnets & Brownies has brought into my life.

A happy Thanksgiving to each of you.

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the wicked noodle

Wednesday 23rd of November 2011

I don't think I've ever found a Thanksgiving recipe I didn't love!

Tracy

Tuesday 22nd of November 2011

I want to sample each and every one of those recipes! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!! :-)

Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray

Tuesday 22nd of November 2011

Happy Thanksgiving! I love Maggiano's. :)

Aimee @ Simple Bites

Monday 21st of November 2011

INcredible looking menu. I wish it was Thanksgiving all over again here in Canada!

Thanks for including a few recipes from Simple Bites. And Happy Anniversary!!

JulieD

Monday 21st of November 2011

wow, what I would give to have an in real life potluck with this food and these bloggers. Thanks for sharing my mashed potatoes, Amber. I hope you and your family have a really awesome Thanksgiving!!

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