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My Thanksgiving Menu

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Hosting a Thanksgiving meal is hard, but I'm here to help by choosing some delicious recipes that can (mostly) be made ahead! Day of, you'll want to make the potatoes, but most everything else can be prepped in the days leading up to the Thanksgiving...
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The MAINS

Non negotiable additions to your turkey feast. I prefer a Turkey roulade over a roast tureky any day, but you do you!

 
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I promise you'll never want a whole roast turkey again.
Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Turkey Breast.
 
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I'm not a fan of a marshmallow topped casserole, this one is so yummy!
Sweet Potato Casserole Inspired by Ruth's Chris
 
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These cannot be prepped ahead of time!! But good mashed potatoes are absolutely essential.
The BEST Mashed Potatoes Recipe
 
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I don't want to see ANY packet gravy near my thanksgiving table
Turkey Gravy
 
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No nonsense stuffing! Simple and delicious!
Our Favorite Buttery Herb Stuffing.
 
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You need some green on your table!!
Pear and Candied Pecan Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette •
 
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Fresh dinner rolls >>>
Soft Dinner Rolls Recipe - Sally's Baking
 
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I love brussel sprouts for thanksgiving!!
The Best Brussels Sprouts of Your Life!

Encore

I am very picky about pies. These ones are INSANE.

 
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I make this one every year and it's always a hit!
The Dodo Banana Cream Cheese Pie Recipe
 
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MY FAVORITE. But I use a graham cracker crust.
French Silk Pie
 
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Dutch apple pies are superior, the crumb topping is to die for!
Dutch Apple Pie Recipe (VIDEO)
 
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not going to lie, I don't like pumpkin pie, but this is a goodie.
The BEST Pumpkin Pie Recipe - Tastes Better From Scratch

App-y Hour

While everything bakes, these are great for munchin! Keep it simple and light!!

 
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use peach preserves. I repeat, use peach preserves. DELICIOUS
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry With Apricot or Raspberry Preserves Recipe - Food.com
 
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I freaking love this. good to get some veggies in, but also so on theme and so cute
Turkey Veggie Tray
 
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a huge hit with the kids :)
Turkey Fruit Platter - I Heart Naptime