Turkey Trot

I apologize in advance if this catches you off guard but did you know that Thanksgiving is almost here? Yep. I kid you not.

Last night, after I inhaled my 500th peanut butter cup, I took a gander at my calendar, and had a mild panic attack.

Holy tights, Batman! Did you know there are only three legit weeks until Turkey day? I say legit because that Sunday thru Wednesday before Thanksgiving? The kids are out of school. There ain’t nothin’ productive happenin’ in my house…

So it’s time to hit the ground running and start planning the Main Event. Now, full disclosure, I don’t actually make Thanksgiving dinner. I’m more of a backseat driver. My Mother-in-Law is at the wheel and in charge of the cooking. For that, she has my eternal thanks…

However, over the years I have compiled a long list of Thanksgiving recipes from the traditional to the weird and passing into the down right nutty… And, each recipe is delicious in its own right.

If you are looking for something different, or you’re just not sure where to start, take a peek at the following list. And see if it gets you off to the races,

And don’t forget to give our meat department a call to reserve whatever it is you decide on!

Thanksgiving Recipes

Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres
Pomegranate Martinis and Margaritas
Bar Nuts
Holiday Cocktails (Ciderhouse Whiskey, Honey-Bourbon Toddy, and Calvados Hot Toddy)

Soups
Butternut & Carrot Soup
Cream of Chestnut Soup
Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup with Cheesy-Garlic Croutons
Apple, Onion and Cheddar Soup

Salads
Watercress, Orange, and Avocado Salad
Endive & Fuyu Persimmon Salad with Pecans
Autumn Salad with Apples, Comté, and Hazelnuts

Mains & Turkey Alternatives
Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast with Hazelnut Mole
Deconstructed Holiday Turkey with Sage Gravy
Pumpkin Stuffed With Everything Good
Roasted Fresh Ham with Citrus and Rye
Classic Roast Beef and Gravy

Sides
Gam’s Cranberries
Winter Squash Casserole
Farro with Wild Mushrooms and Herbs
Sweet Potato Spoon Bread with Caramel Pecan Topping
Leek Bread Pudding
Roasted Cau­li­flower & Hazelnut Salad
Baked Farro, Bacon, and Butternut Squash
Spinach Gratin
Pommes Dauphinoise (Potatoes au Gratin)
Carrot Soufflé
Serrano Ham and Poblano Corn Pudding
Links to Two Brussels Sprouts Recipes

Pies
Mincemeat Pie
Caramel Nut Pie
Lemon Meringue Pie
Classic Apple Pie
Lemon Tart with Walnut Crust
And we have two years of Pie Month posts to peruse, for great recipes from around the web: Pie Month 2014 and Pie Month 2015

Other Desserts
Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Spicy Caramel Apple Sauce
Pecan Bars
Baked Apples Filled with Fruit and Nuts
Old-Fashioned Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting