Are you planning your Thanksgiving menu yet? Do you pick new recipes to try every year or stick to your tried-and-true ones? Truth be told, we don't normally host. I think I have hosted a total of two times ever. And I've only made a turkey one of those times. We normally have Thanksgiving lunch with my family at my mom's house, and Thanksgiving dinner with my husband's family at my sister-in-law and brother-in-law's house. We do make several dishes between the two meals though!
We have some dishes that we see year after year for Thanksgiving. And then there are some that we have made for non-thanksgiving meals because we like them so much! For our dinner meal, there is usually some sort of theme and many new dishes to try.
To start, I always like a sparkling wine drink. For thanksgiving and the holidays, I love drinks with pomegranates, similar to this one:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/pomegranate-champagne-cocktail-recipe.html
And an appetizer easy to grab with one hand while you're finishing up cooking is necessary, too! We love this twist on bruschetta: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/portobello-bruschetta-with-rosemary-aioli-104179
Sides are just as, if not more, important than the turkey and stuffing! Most people go back for seconds of sides, not as much for turkey. Aside from the usual green beans and potatoes, this is a favorite:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cauliflower-and-brussels-sprout-gratin-with-pine-nut-breadcrumb-topping-350452
And to finish off a filling meal, what better way than to indulge in a rich pie?! This makes a showing at least once a year. It's my husband's favorite. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chocolate-bourbon-pecan-pie
I hope you take some time to enjoy making the food, and spending time with people you love. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
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