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Thanksgiving Made Simple: My Holiday Shopping List
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A cozy collection of our family's Thanksgiving essentials – from the savory mains to sweet treats and the simple sides that bring everything together.  These are the dishes, ingredients, and little touches that make our table feel like home.
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Centerpieces
 
Side Items
 
Sweet Treats
 
To Wash Everything Down
 
Recipes

Centerpieces

Turkey or ham – pick the one your family raves about.  Or why not pick both.

 
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The centerpiece without the stress of a full turkey – juicy, simple to roast, and perfect for smaller gatherings.
Butterball All Natural Frozen Turkey Breast Roast, 3 lbs.
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For guests who skip the turkey, this smoky sliced ham is an easy and elegant option.
Kentucky Legend Hickory Smoked Quarter Boneless Ham, Sliced, Fully Cooked, 1.5-2.0 lb
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Side Items

Cannot have the main dish without a few staple side items.

 
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Homemade sauce over canned – simmered with orange juice and sugar until it gels.
Fresh Cranberries, 12 oz, Bag
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Cornbread dressing.  Mix cornbread and biscuit mix with other ingredients for a moist dressing.
Krusteaz Honey Cornbread and Muffin Mix, Made with Real Honey, 15 oz Box
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Cornbread dressing. Mix cornbread and biscuit mix with other ingredients for a moist dressing.
"JIFFY" Buttermilk Biscuit Mix, 8 oz Box
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Celery for the dressing.  The celery sits in the mixture so it has a softer texture than the raw texture.
Fresh Celery Stalk, Each
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Onion for the dressing.  Let the tang of the onion distribute within the dressing.
Fresh Whole Yellow Onion, Each
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A side of green beans.  A pop of green on the table.
Great Value Cut Green Beans, Canned Green Beans, 14.5 oz Can
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Canned whole kernel corn – adds bright color and no peeling required.
Great Value Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn, 15 oz
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Baby carrots to cook for a soft and yummy treat.  Also adds a touch of orange to the meal.
Fresh Produce, Baby Peeled Carrots, 1lb Bag
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For deviled eggs – a holiday must at our house.
Great Value Large White Eggs, 12 Count
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The star of the side dishes – baked with butter, brown sugar, and pecans for that nostalgic sweetness.
Sweet Potatoes Whole Fresh, Each (Batata Mameya)
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Toasted and sprinkled on sweet potato casserole for that buttery crunch.
Great Value Chopped Pecans, 4 oz
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The secret to my glaze, my sweet potato topping, and even my pie crust edges – a pantry essential.
Great Value Light Brown Sugar, 32 oz
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Mashed with butter and cream until fluffy and rich.  No lumps, no leftovers.
Russet Baking Potatoes Whole Fresh, Each
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For creamy baked mac and cheese – the ultimate crowd pleaser.
Great Value Rotini, 16 oz
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Melts perfectly into my baked mac & cheese – creamy and golden every time.
Great Value Colby Jack Finely Shredded Cheese, 16 oz Bag
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Yeast rolls
Great Value Yeast Dinner Rolls, 15oz, 10 Count (Frozen)
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Broccoli for the broccoli casserole
Fresh Broccoli Crowns, Each
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Added ingredient to the broccoli casserole to make it flavorful and moist
Great Value Cream of Mushroom Condensed Soup, 10.5 oz
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Cannot forget the cheese for the cheesy broccoli casserole
Great Value Sharp Cheddar Finely Shredded Cheese, 16 oz Bag
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I have those members who love the gravy
Great Value Homestyle Turkey Flavored Gravy, 12 oz Glass Jar
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Sweet Treats

Because one dessert is rarely enough… a variety to keep every sweet-tooth happy.

 
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A thanksgiving classic that never lasts long in our house.
Marketside 8-inch Pecan Pie, Baked, 23 oz Box
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For guests who cannot choose just one flavor – something for everyone.
Marketside Variety Creme Cake (Vanilla, Meyer Lemon, Sock It to Me and Chocolate Fudge), 27 oz
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Rich, frozen, and effortless – the perfect finish.
Edwards Premium Desserts Frozen Chocolate Crème Pie, 25.5 oz
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To Wash Everything Down

Some of our favorite beverages

 
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Southern staple – always chilled and ready
Great Value Sweet Brewed Iced Tea, 128 fl oz
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For the ones who skip tea or coffee.
Diet Coke Diet Cola Soda Pop, 2 Liters Bottle
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Our go-to morning and post-dessert brew – simple and strong.
Great Value Classic Roast Ground Naturally Caffeinated Coffee, 9.6 oz Canister
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Recipes

A collection of recipes to bring all the ingredients together.

 
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To bring the sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and pecans together
Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole
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Cooked potatoes added with milk and butter.
Best Mashed Potatoes
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Add a little crunch to the green beans.
Green Bean Casserole
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Perfectly easy and delicious
Traditional Deviled Eggs
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A classic: Mac and cheese
Classic Macaroni and Cheese
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Add biscuits, cornbread, celery, onion, and chicken broth to make a moist dressing.  Make it ahead of time to let the flavors simmer together.
Chicken Dressing
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Cheesy broccoli casserole with added cheese on top
Awesome Broccoli-Cheese Casserole
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Cranberries and orange juice cooked and allowed to mesh together.  Can be made ahead of time.
Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice
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Tender honey flavored baby carrots
Sweet Baby Carrots
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