Thanksgiving

Finished roasted mushrooms are piled atop a black plate that sits atop a black textured surface. The mushrooms have been finished with a sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese cheese and fresh herbs. A gold spoon rests atop the plate and the pate is surrounded by a small wooden pinch bowl filled with grated parmesan cheese with a small wooden spoon resting inside and a light gray linen napkin. Crispy Roasted Mushrooms
An overhead shot of three thanksgiving meatballs served atop mashed potatoes with gravy on a speckled ceramic plate that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. One of the turkey meatballs have been cut in half to reveal an inside core of stovetop stuffing inside. The meatballs have been drizzled with gravy and garnished with fresh chopped herbs. Thanksgiving Meatballs (Turkey Stuffing Meatballs & Gravy)
A side angle shot of Thanksgiving salad tossed inside of a large gray ceramic bowl with cider cinnamon vinaigrette. A woman's hands hold a large spoon and a fork to toss the salad together. The bowl sits atop a light cream colored textured surface surrounded by a small white bowl filled with maple spiced nuts, another small bowl filled with goat cheese, loose sprigs of fresh herbs, and a natural woven placemat. Thanksgiving Salad with Cinnamon Cider Vinaigrette
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. Mom’s 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. Thanksgiving 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. 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. Streuseled Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
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. Make Ahead Thanksgiving Guide (Complete with Easy Recipes & Prep Timeline!)
Make ahead turkey gravy inside of a white ceramic gravy boat is poured out overtop of a plate filled with Thanksgiving dinner plate. The plate sits atop a light peach colored textured surface with a red muted linen napkin and a small clear glass vases filled with Fall florals rest in the background. Make Ahead Turkey Gravy (With or Without Drippings)
Finished make ahead stuffing fills a large white ceramic baking dish. The thanksgiving stuffing is garnished with fresh herbs and kosher salt. A wooden serving spoon rests across the top of the baking dish and the baking dish is surrounded by two amber colored drinking glasses, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, Fall florals, a red muted linen napkin, and two white plates with a gold fork resting on top. Make Ahead Stuffing with Fresh Herbs
Finished make ahead green bean casserole made from scratch fills a large white ceramic baking dish that sits atop a light peach colored textured surface. A large wooden serving spoon rests atop the baking dish. A muted red linen napkin, red and orange Fall florals, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, two amber colored drinking glasses, and a stack of two white plates with two gold forks resting on top surround the baking dish at center. Make Ahead Green Bean Casserole
Make ahead mashed potato is served in a large white scalloped serving bowl atop a light peach colored textured surface. The mashed potatoes have been garnished with pats of butter that have begun to melt and freshly snipped chives. A wooden serving spoons rests across the top of the bowl. The serving bowl is surrounded by two amber colored drinking glasses, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, a muted red linen napkin, red and orange Fall florals, and a stack of two white plates with two gold forks resting on top. Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
A final make ahead sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving sits atop a light peach colored textured surface with streusel and maple pecan topping. A muted red linen napkin, two amber colored drinking glasses, red florals, two white plates with a gold fork resting atop surround the baking dish at center. Make Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole
Creamy pumpkin mac & cheese shown on a white ceramic plate, topped with brown butter breadcrumbs & crispy sage leaves. Creamy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Brown Butter Sage Breadcrumbs
A large white bowl filled with autumn grain bowl ingredients: shredded kale, wild rice, quinoa, apple, roasted sweet potato, diced red onion, shredded cheese, chopped walnuts & shredded chicken. A fork is placed in the grain bowl, nestled to the left side under the wild rice & quinoa. The bowl sits atop a light blue surface, surrounded by sprigs of fresh thyme & a striped linen napkin. Next to the bowl are some whole walnuts & a jar of maple balsamic dressing. Cozy Autumn Grain Bowls with Maple Cinnamon Vinaigrette
How to Spatchcock a Chicken, step 4: Finish preparing the butterfly chicken. A whole spatchcocked chicken rests with the breast side facing upwards a top a brown piece of parchment paper that sits atop a blue gray textured surface. Lemons, fresh herbs, two pinch bowls filled with kosher salt and ground black pepper, and a bottle of olive oil surround the raw whole chicken. How to Spatchcock a Chicken (Step-by-Step Guide to Butterflied Whole Chicken)
Mini Baked Brie Bites arranged on a platter with fresh cranberries and rosemary. One brie bite is split open revealing gooey melted brie cheese. The platter sits atop a dark textured surface. A black and white plaid linen napkin, a string of sparkling lights, and a glass of sparkling wine rest alongside. Mini Baked Brie
A side angle shot of Mom's Loaded Au Gratin Potatoes in a white Staub baking dish sit atop a dark textured surface. A black and white plaid linen napkin rest underneath the baking dish. A black and gold serving spoon rests inside of the baking dish and a portion of the dish has been served. A small ceramic dish filled with freshly snipped chives rests alongside the baking dish. Mom’s Loaded Potatoes Au Gratin
A side angle shot of a Bacon Cheddar Cheese ball sits atop a gray ceramic platter surrounded by a ring of Ritz crackers that have bits of green onion, bacon and shredded cheddar cheese sprinkled on top. The platter rests atop a gray-blue textured surface. A scoop of the cheese ball has been removed. A pint of amber colored beer and a silver container filled with breadstick crackers sits in the background out of focus. The Infamous Cheddar Bacon Cheese Ball