Plays Well With Butter | Unfussy & Flavor-Filled Recipes

Skip to Main Content

A whole Thanksgiving chicken and potatoes are served atop of a large white platter that sits atop a muted red table cloth. A carving fork & knife rest atop the platter and the platter is surrounded by purple florals, a purple linen napkin, two amber colored drinking glasses, and a white gravy boat filled with chicken gravy.

Thanksgiving Chicken & Gravy

White ceramic plates with servings of apple pie bars and ice cream are arranged atop a creamy white textured surrounded by a tan colored linen napkin, loose pieces of walnut crumble, & a half of a Granny smith apple. Silver forks rest atop the plates.

Bars & Brownies

Mom’s Flaky Apple Pie Bars with Walnut Crumble

Various sizes of pumpkin-shaped cheese balls are arranged atop a wood serving platter surrounded by stacks of crackers and pita chips. The platter sits atop a gray textured surface with a metal cheese knife resting alongside the platter.

Savory Autumn Pumpkin Cheese Ball

An overhead shot of fall caesar salad inside of a cream colored ceramic bowl that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. The bowl is surrounded by a burnt orange colored linen napkin, a small ceramic bowl filled with shaved parmesan, and a few loose sprigs of fresh thyme. Two gold spoons rest inside of the bowl for serving.

Entrée Salads & Bowls

Autumn Caesar Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash Croutons

A close up shot of five twice baked sweet potatoes with streusel topping are arranged atop a white oval serving platter. The platter sits atop a white and gray marble surface surrounded a small white scalloped pinch bowl filled with chopped pecans and walnuts, loose sprigs of fresh herbs, and a light cream colored linen napkin.

Twice Baked Sweet Potato Casserole with Streusel Topping

A stack of four glass casserole dishes with gray lids are filled with and labeled as make ahead mashed potatoes, make ahead sweet potato casserole, make ahead green casserole, and make ahead stuffing. A mason jar filled with and labeled as make ahead gravy rests atop the casserole storage dishes. The dishes sit atop a light peach textured surface with a peach background. A red muted linen napkin and Fall colored florals rest in the background.

Techniques & How-Tos

Make Ahead Thanksgiving (Stress-Free Recipes, Timeline & Tips)

Browse All Recipes