Your Thanksgiving Meal Plan!

Hello Reader

Can you feel it? Thanksgiving's creeping closer, and whether you're hosting the whole extended family or keeping things intimate with just a few loved ones around the table, the pressure to pull off something memorable is real.

But here's the thing—it doesn't have to be stressful. I've rounded up recipes that do the heavy lifting for you: familiar classics that never disappoint, plus a few little surprises that'll have everyone asking for seconds (and the recipe). These are dishes that celebrate everything we love about this time of year - the rich flavours, the seasonal bounty, that feeling of abundance and togetherness.

The best part? They're actually doable. No all-day kitchen marathons or culinary acrobatics required. Just straightforward, delicious food that looks impressive, tastes incredible, and gives you more time to actually enjoy the day with the people you care about.

Your Thanksgiving table is about to look (and taste) absolutely brilliant.

Looking for even more? Find them all at my:

THANKSGIVING COLLECTION

Wishing you a delicious, restful, and joyful long weekend. Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁

Main Course

🦃 Roast Turkey - From the timings to the seasoning, this guide will help you serve the juiciest and the most flavourful turkey to your friends and family.

Side Dishes

👉 Herb and Garlic Mashed Potatoes - Creamy and buttery mashed potatoes are made only better by a handful of fresh herbs and some roasted garlic.

👉 Sausage, Pear and Sage Stuffing - Try my sausage stuffing flavoured with sage, pear and many more fragrant herbs. It really is the perfect accompaniment to a turkey dinner.

👉 Easy Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts and Carrots - This deliciously festive side dish is glowing with colour and full-on flavour.

👉 Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Breadcrumb Topping - An old fashioned baked macaroni and cheese, topped with crispy and buttery herb and garlic breadcrumb topping.

👉 Red Onion Gravy - Take your gravy to the next level by enriching its flavour with caramelised onion and apple cider.

👉 Port Cranberry Sauce - Homemade cranberry sauce with fresh orange juice and zest and a splash of port is the best partner for your roast turkey! It takes only 20 minutes to make!

👉 Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls - These dinner rolls brushed with herb and garlic butter fresh out of the oven are what you want to soak up that delicious gravy.

Dessert

👉 Classic Pumpkin Pie - Simple but far from plain! Delicious flaky pastry and a smooth pumpkin custard filling are easy enough to master with a few simple tricks.

👉 Easy Homemade Apple Crisp - Irresistibly easy with the intoxicating aroma of apples and cinnamon, soft fruit topped with a golden crunchy oat and pecan crisp.

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Love,
Julia x