The Ideal Thanksgiving Menu
with recipe links
While the rest of America seems to be skipping over Christmas, I am very much anticipating a delicious Thanksgiving meal next week. Last year we spent Thanksgiving with my younger sister in Knoxville, TN and my daughter said her favorite part was “spicy eggs” aka deviled eggs. We’ll be sure to include them in our spread this year!
Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday. I love the way sharing a warm meal as a family brings us all together with no expectations for gifts other than good company. One of my favorite Thanksgiving dinners was a meal we shared with another couple the year we got married. We were living on our own for the first time in Charleston and it was so special (and memorable) to come together and share our favorite dishes in the absence of family. In an effort to build this Substack community into a place where we can connect with each other and foster a sense of collective well-being, I thought it would be fun to share my ideal Thanksgiving menu. Gather around my virtual table and let’s dig in!
The Ideal Thanksgiving Menu
Starters
Deviled Eggs
Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Grilled Oysters with Garlic Parmesan Butter
Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs
Sourdough Bread with Truffle Butter
Sides
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Onion Jam
Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash au Gratin
Wild Rice and Sausage Stuffing
Mains
Sage Crusted Pork Loin
Oven Roasted Turkey
Dessert
Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
If you’re still planning your menu for next week, I hope this gives you some ideas. I need to get to the grocery store ASAP. I’m on broccoli casserole and green bean casserole duty this year. Enjoy the holiday, my friend!
P.S. I found a great kid’s Thanksgiving song this morning… Thanks A Lot by Raffi. Check it out!