Believe it or not (like me!) Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Quite literally – it’s next week y’all! 

A few years back, I created a word document to help me grocery shop & prepare for this special occasion meal & while I tweak it here & there; for the most part it remains consistent. This alone has taken a huge load of stress off me during this often hectic time of year. This year, I figured I’d share my menu & grocery list in hopes it helps take a bit of stress off you over the next week as well. 

I’ve been using this menu (more or less) over the last 5 years – so it promises to deliver without being overly complicated & can feed anywhere from just you & your farmer to a party of six – depending on how many leftovers you’d like to fill the fridge with 😉 

Appetizers: 

• Charcuterie Board

• Buffalo Chicken Dip 

• Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs Wrapped in Prosciutto, Drizzled with Local Honey 

Note – I’m not making all 3 of these this year since it’s just me & the farmer; however if you’re having even just a few people over I’d recommend this trio – I promise you won’t be disappointed!

Main Menu: 

• Oven-Roasted Turkey with Sage Butter 

• Mom’s Stuffing 

• Dave’s “Famous” Mashed Potatoes 

• Green Bean Casserole 

• Sweet Potato Casserole 

• Shoepeg Corn*

• Rolls**

*Yes, this is Green Giant frozen Shoepeg Corn, YES IT IS AMAZING & I’m proud to have it on my menu every year!!! 

**From-Scratch or From-A-Can, I’ll let you decide. 

Dessert: 

• Pumpkin Spice Cookies 

Paired Libations: 

• The Farm Cosmo

• Apple-Jakked

• Chai Mule

• Pumpkin Chai-Tai

*Keep an eye out for a Thanksgiving Themed Paired Libations TFS post from The Farmer detailing the deliciousness of the drinks noted above!

Itemized Grocery List: 

Charcuterie Board

• 1 loaf of Baguette 

• 3-4 of your favorite artisan deli cheeses; I like Brie, Red Dragon, Cranberry Glazed Goat Cheese, & Comte 

• 2-3 of your favorite artisan deli meats; I like Prosciutto, Salame, Sopressata, & Capocollo 

Buffalo Chicken Dip 

• 2 Cups of Seasoned & Shredded Chicken Breasts 

• 8oz Pack of Softened Cream Cheese 

• 1/2 Cup of Blue Cheese Dressing  

• 1/2 Cup of Franks Red Hot 

• 1/2 Cup of Blue Cheese Crumbles

Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs Wrapped in Prosciutto, Drizzled with Local Honey

• 1 pack of Fresh Figs 

• 1 pack of Goat Cheese 

• 1 pack of Prosciutto

• Local Honey  

  • Noble’s Handcrafted Syrup- Tonic 1: Tuthilltown Bourbon Barrel Matured Maple Syrup would be a killer upgrade here too! 

Oven-Roasted Turkey with Sage Butter 

• 10-12 pound Turkey 

• 1 stick of Butter

• Fresh Rosemary

• Fresh Sage

• 1-2 Lemons

• Salt & Pepper

Mom’s Stuffing 

• 1 Loaf of White Bread

• 1 box of Mushrooms

• 1 pack of Celery

• 1 Onion

• Splash of Milk

• Poultry Seasoning 

• Salt & Pepper 

Dave’s “Famous” Mashed Potatoes 

• 4-6 Red Potatoes 

• 1/2 stick Butter

• Splash of Heavy Cream

• 1/2 cup Sour Cream 

• Salt & Pepper

Green Bean Casserole 

• 1 pound Green Beans

• 1 box of Mushrooms

• 1-2 cloves of Garlic

• 3 cups of Milk

• 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese

• 1/4 cup EVOO

• 4-5 Shallots

Sweet Potato Casserole 

• 3-4 Sweet Potatoes

• 1 cup Sugar

• 2 Eggs

• 1 cup Butter

• 1/4 cup Buttermilk

• 1 cup Pecans

• 1 cup Brown Sugar

• 1-2 dashes of El Guapo Bitters- Chicory-Pecan

• 1 tbsp Noble Handcrafted Syrup- Tonic 2: Tahitian Vanilla & Egyptian Chamomile Infused Maple Syrup

Shoepeg Corn

Rolls

• If you’ve chosen the “From-Scratch” method, I promise you I fully intended on posting my MIL’s Sweet Rolls as your option but I seem to have misplaced the recipe – sigh. Ah well, those deserve their own post anyway- stay tuned!

Pumpkin Spice Cookies 

• 1 Can Organic Pumpkin

• 1 Box Spice Cake Mix 

I hope this Thanksgiving meal plan & grocery list help take a bit of stress away from your hectic holiday schedule! I’d also love to hear what’s on your Thanksgiving menu this year – are you like me & showcasing homestyle family recipes or are you trying something new & exciting? 

Either way, I hope you & yours have a lovely holiday filled with fantastic food, delicious cocktails, loads of love & laughter as well as an afternoon nap or two! 

Bon Appétit!