Tag: thanksgiving

Side Dishes

Vegan Mushroom Stuffing

Stuffing is a crowd pleaser for any holiday gathering, and this vegan mushroom and herb stuffing will be a hit on any table. Mushrooms and walnuts add heft to this dairy-free version of a classic. Stuffing is easily one of my favorites on the holiday table. Think about it – it is basically bread salad. […]

Side Dishes

Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes are the perfect way to use up leftovers after a big holiday gathering. Add Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs to transform this classic dish into something new. It’s easy to make too many mashed potatoes. They are beloved by many, but the plethora of dishes on the holiday table means that there […]

Turkey roulade on plate
Chats

First Thanksgivings

This year, I am hosting my very first family Thanksgiving. My in-laws are coming to my little Brooklyn apartment, where I may or may not have enough plates to serve 8 people dinner. I’ve hosted smaller Thanksgiving dinners, but this is the first time I have made a spreadsheet to stay organized. Since moving to […]

Side Dishes

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Try Garlic Mashed Potatoes for an updated version of a classic dish. Parmesan cheese, sour cream, and of course, garlic, add amazing flavor to a blank canvas. Y’all — when my mom sees a mashed potato recipe on this blog, she is going to lose her mind. You see, I don’t actually care for mashed […]

Side Dishes

Green Beans with Mushrooms and Shallots

These dairy-free green beans with mushrooms and shallots will quickly replace the heavy green bean casserole on your table. Familiar flavors come together, but the dish still resembles a healthy vegetable on the plate. Look, I don’t have anything against green bean casserole. I think green beans are delicious, but when they get “casseroled”, it […]

Recipes

Recipe: Cranberry-Mustard Spread

Cranberry sauce is one of the easiest things to make, so every Thanksgiving, I make a batch and try to put a little twist on it. It is almost always a huge hit, but I almost always have a lot of sauce leftover. Repurposing leftovers is a time-honored Thanksgiving tradition. This spread covers a lot of […]

Chats

Cranberries: Healthy Ecosystems and Healthy Bodies

When most Americans think of cranberries, they likely envision a can-shaped, Jello-like tube that makes it’s way to a dining room table once per year. However – these little fruits have so much more to offer. My home state of Wisconsin produces more cranberries than any other state, so I knew I wanted to chat […]