Thanksgiving was the first meal I ever hosted. In my years of teaching, I’ve helped thousands of home cooks see that this holiday is far less daunting than it seems. Now I’m bringing my foolproof menu to you.
Every recipe is designed to be made ahead or prepped early, so the big day is about enjoying your guests instead of racing the oven. I’ve even included two of my favorite leftover recipes to save you time the next day.
What’s inside:
The Main: Stuffed Turkey Roulade (boneless, so you can skip the carving, and it roasts in under an hour)
The Salad: Harvest Salad with wild rice, kale and a pomegranate dressing
Three Sides: Roasted Harissa Carrots, Mashed Potatoes with Boursin & Parmesan, and Brussels Sprouts with Maple, Bacon & Pomegranate
Two Desserts: Roasted Pear Crumble, and Apple Crumble with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Two Leftover Ideas: Carnitas-Style Turkey Tacos and Turkey Tortilla Soup
A Printable Shopping Checklist: one trip to the store for the entire menu
A 4-Day Prep Game Plan: a little each day from Monday to Thursday, with an hour-by-hour schedule for Thanksgiving Day
Why you’ll love it:
Make-ahead notes on every recipe, so you know exactly what can be done early
A menu that serves 6 to 8, tested in my own kitchen
No pie crust to roll and no turkey to carve
Thanksgiving was the first meal I ever hosted. In my years of teaching, I’ve helped thousands of home cooks see that this holiday is far less daunting than it seems. Now I’m bringing my foolproof menu to you.
Every recipe is designed to be made ahead or prepped early, so the big day is about enjoying your guests instead of racing the oven. I’ve even included two of my favorite leftover recipes to save you time the next day.
What’s inside:
The Main: Stuffed Turkey Roulade (boneless, so you can skip the carving, and it roasts in under an hour)
The Salad: Harvest Salad with wild rice, kale and a pomegranate dressing
Three Sides: Roasted Harissa Carrots, Mashed Potatoes with Boursin & Parmesan, and Brussels Sprouts with Maple, Bacon & Pomegranate
Two Desserts: Roasted Pear Crumble, and Apple Crumble with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Two Leftover Ideas: Carnitas-Style Turkey Tacos and Turkey Tortilla Soup
A Printable Shopping Checklist: one trip to the store for the entire menu
A 4-Day Prep Game Plan: a little each day from Monday to Thursday, with an hour-by-hour schedule for Thanksgiving Day
Why you’ll love it:
Make-ahead notes on every recipe, so you know exactly what can be done early
A menu that serves 6 to 8, tested in my own kitchen
No pie crust to roll and no turkey to carve
