Looking for a dependable, traditional Thanksgiving turkey recipe? Look no further! Our signature roasted turkey recipe uses butter and fresh herbs to make a juicy, flavorful turkey with crispy skin. The science behind it is simple. Putting herb butter under the skin allows for lots of moisture and flavor in the meat. Salting the skin … Continue reading Signature Mainstay Butter Herb Roasted Turkey
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Building a Cheese Board
Grazing boards have become super popular lately, and for good reason! Not only do they offer lots of options for hungry guests, but being able to set-and-forget these boards makes them a very easy option for the host/cook! There are many types of grazing boards to choose from. Some are themed based on the holiday … Continue reading Building a Cheese Board
Setting Our Thanksgiving Table
I absolutely love tablescapes! However, I'm not so good at all those formal dining rules: this fork here, this plate there. I'm just too impatient for that, and who wants to do extra dishes afterward? As a result, I aim to keep things relatively casual while still making it special for all the guests around … Continue reading Setting Our Thanksgiving Table
Mainstay Signature Cranberry Compote
These are our Mainstay Signature Holiday Cranberry Compote. I make it every single year! A little goes a long way, and one recipe makes enough to get me through all my Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, plus a few half-pint jars given to friends. Word to the wise: it's not traditional Cranberry Sauce. This compote is … Continue reading Mainstay Signature Cranberry Compote
Savory Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin Soup is one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving. I serve it as a starter every year! But this is not your grandma's strangely sweet yet weirdly bland pumpkin soup. My recipe is different than most, as I omit all the traditional sweeter spices. No ginger, no cinnamon, no nutmeg. I'm after a bowl … Continue reading Savory Pumpkin Soup
Classic Pumpkin Pie with Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Pumpkin Pie. Can we have Thanksgiving without it? This is my recipe for a simple Classic Pumpkin Pie, but it's a little different than others. Mine doesn't include cloves and substitutes a bit of brown sugar for the traditional white. I will also confess that I have yet to master pastry. It outsmarts me every … Continue reading Classic Pumpkin Pie with Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
The best way to enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving is to take full advantage of make-ahead dishes. And since gravy can be one of the most uncertain elements of every holiday dinner, having make-ahead gravy in the fridge is a valuable resource! I only recently discovered this recipe from another creator, and I was impressed at … Continue reading Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
Traditional Roasted Chicken Stock
This week, we're kicking off Thanksgiving Prep! And what better to start with than the lifeblood of the holiday: chicken stock! For day-to-day cooking, I use Kitchen Basics stock almost exclusively. However, in certain instances, I opt to make it from scratch. When anyone in my home isn't feeling well, I turn to my Flu-Fighter … Continue reading Traditional Roasted Chicken Stock
Sesame Chicken and Broccolini
Our final Eating Healthy Before the Holidays recipe we're sharing is Sesame Chicken and Broccolini. This lighter dish is comprised of lower-calorie chicken and veggies tossed in a delicious sesame sauce. It is especially good served with steamed rice. As a bonus, this is easy to make, comes together in about 20 minutes, and has … Continue reading Sesame Chicken and Broccolini
Simple but Tasty Barbecue Chicken Salad
Confession: we use our outdoor year-round, which is why I'm including these summer flavors in our Eating Lighter Before the Holidays series. Sometimes you just want that smoky barbecue flavor during the colder, darker months, and this salad is a great example! Another reason this salad works well during this time of year is the … Continue reading Simple but Tasty Barbecue Chicken Salad
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