If your Thanksgiving is going to be smaller this year, consider this festive dish as the centerpiece of your meal instead of turkey. Tender pork chops get a festive combination of seasonal fruit and vegetables and a seasoning foundation that will make your mouth sing.
This salad epitomizes fall and is a perfect Thanksgiving side. What's more, the dressing will crown this salad and leave you with more for future salads and even drizzling over roasted vegetables. Get ready for apples, cranberries, nuts, maple syrup, bourbon, and more!
Thanksgiving has come and gone and I hope your festive meal went off without a hitch! I hope the turkey was tender and juicy. I hope the pies were mouthwatering and beautiful. I hope the gravy had no lumps at all. I hope the cranberry sauce was just the right amount of tart. I hope the sides were perfect and plenty. And I hope you had a meal surrounded by people you love who also love you. That's the heart of it all.
For those who see Thanksgiving dinner as being all about the sides, here's another delight. Maple-glazed carrots rest on your dinner plate, but feel like they should be dessert! Look for a variety of brightly colored carrots for a very special holiday treat.
For those who see Thanksgiving dinner as being all about the sides, this one's for you. Delightfully seasoned and buttery and crisp, these smashed taters are so good, you'll be making them night after night and ignoring any main course in sight!
The key to a perfect Thanksgiving (or any other time of the year -- turkey is delicious and should be enjoyed regularly) turkey is salt and heat. Most people have the roasting part of that down more or less, but did you know that pre-salting (or dry-brining) is the best way to give a nod to the salting part?
A dressed up version of broccoli cheddar soup is a perfect first course for Thanksgiving dinner. You can serve it in bowls, ramekins, or even mugs. It's a great way to give everyone a taste of the decadence to come!
Instead of a plain green salad at the Thanksgiving table, why not work a blend of fruit, nuts, and grains into a meal that's looking for a special side? Your guests will love it and it can easily be made in advance -- this is music to the ears of anyone planning the big meal!
The day after Thanksgiving calls for simple food that's quick to make. Oh, and it should be able to feed your crew and be made ahead and work well with leftovers and be comforting. Heh. No pressure … wish granted!
Whether you are looking for help with the turkey or some inspiration about what to serve alongside it, we're digging into the Seasoned Cooking archives to guide you through the biggest cooking holiday of the year!
