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:
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Charcuterie Board
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
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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:
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Oven-Roasted Turkey with Sage Butter
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Mom’s Stuffing
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Dave’s “Famous” Mashed Potatoes
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Green Bean Casserole
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Sweet Potato Casserole
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Shoepeg Corn*
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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:
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Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Paired Libations:
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The Farm Cosmo
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Apple-Jakked
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Chai Mule
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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
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1 loaf of Baguette
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3-4 of your favorite artisan deli cheeses; I like Brie, Red Dragon, Cranberry Glazed Goat Cheese, & Comte
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2-3 of your favorite artisan deli meats; I like Prosciutto, Salame, Sopressata, & Capocollo
Buffalo Chicken Dip
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2 Cups of Seasoned & Shredded Chicken Breasts
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8oz Pack of Softened Cream Cheese
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1/2 Cup of Blue Cheese Dressing
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1/2 Cup of Franks Red Hot
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1/2 Cup of Blue Cheese Crumbles
Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs Wrapped in Prosciutto, Drizzled with Local Honey
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1 pack of Fresh Figs
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1 pack of Goat Cheese
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1 pack of Prosciutto
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Local Honey
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Noble’s Handcrafted Syrup- Tonic 1: Tuthilltown Bourbon Barrel Matured Maple Syrup would be a killer upgrade here too!
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Oven-Roasted Turkey with Sage Butter
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10-12 pound Turkey
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1 stick of Butter
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Fresh Rosemary
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Fresh Sage
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1-2 Lemons
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Salt & Pepper
Mom’s Stuffing
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1 Loaf of White Bread
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1 box of Mushrooms
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1 pack of Celery
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1 Onion
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Splash of Milk
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Poultry Seasoning
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Salt & Pepper
Dave’s “Famous” Mashed Potatoes
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4-6 Red Potatoes
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1/2 stick Butter
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Splash of Heavy Cream
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1/2 cup Sour Cream
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Salt & Pepper
Green Bean Casserole
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1 pound Green Beans
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1 box of Mushrooms
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1-2 cloves of Garlic
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3 cups of Milk
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1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese
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1/4 cup EVOO
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4-5 Shallots
Sweet Potato Casserole
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3-4 Sweet Potatoes
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1 cup Sugar
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2 Eggs
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1 cup Butter
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1/4 cup Buttermilk
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1 cup Pecans
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1 cup Brown Sugar
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1-2 dashes of El Guapo Bitters- Chicory-Pecan
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1 tbsp Noble Handcrafted Syrup- Tonic 2: Tahitian Vanilla & Egyptian Chamomile Infused Maple Syrup
Shoepeg Corn
Rolls
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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
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1 Can Organic Pumpkin
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1 Box Spice Cake Mix
