Well, it’s been a challenging couple of weeks on the M&M front; first the hurricane and then my computer decided to die on me. Consequently, I feel like Thanksgiving has snuck up on me. I don’t think I will be making a full Thanksgiving meal this year, however I will do a Thanksgiving-inspired menu. I might include this Angel Hair with Butternut Squash and Sage as a side dish, because there really should a pasta to make it a holiday.
This Farinata would make a great gluten-free appetizer to snack on while the rest of the meal cooks. You can change the toppings to suit your mood, but I liked the olive and cheese combination.
Eggplant Caponata is always a good appetizer as well, and this version is a little Thanksgiving-inspired, with the use of cinnamon.
We usually make a vegetarian option which tends to be a Lasagna or some Stuffed Mushrooms. I always make extra though, because invariably the meat-eaters want them too.
Butternut Squash Soup flavored with apples and sage is a fantastic way to start the meal. I can’t get enough butternut squash in the fall.
Thanksgiving requires a mashed vegetable of some sort, so I either go with these Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Prosciutto or some Parsnip Puree.
And of course, we can’t forget the cranberry sauce. I ALWAYS make this Brandied Cranberry Sauce so I have plenty leftover. Stay tuned for some Turkey Pot Pie!
Always love your photos:-)
Thanks! It’s always amazing when I look at old blog posts in comparison to newer ones…
Lovely looking selection. We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving here in Ireland. But we can always do with some delicious recipes.
Best,
Conor
Everyone sounds delicious! Agree about the photo’s just beautiful!
Stunning & tasty recipes! I love it!