Harvest Thanksgiving Menu

There’s nothing I love more than a gigantic group of family and friends gathered around the table for Thanksgiving. One year, the table seated 38 people, and was so long it stretched from the dining room to the front door! For a few visiting friends, it was their first time ever celebrating Thanksgiving. It was a magical event, complete with delicious food and wine, giving thanks, and being grateful for all that we have been blessed with.

Whether you’re hosting just a few people or big crowd, this is the ideal menu for holiday entertaining. Almost every recipe has a make-ahead component. In fact, some things can be made well in advance and put in the freezer so that on Thanksgiving Day (or whatever day you’re entertaining) all you have to do is put a few things together and spend the remainder of the time enjoying the company. To make it even easier, follow my 4-day turkey game plan. It will to ensure that you’re on top of your game!

So what are we cookin’, good lookin’?

• See 4 Day Turkey Game Plan

  Monday & Tuesday:

  • Shopping for food, wine and flowers

  • Organize serving pieces, china, glassware, flatware and linens

  • Cube bread for stuffing, let dry overnight then put in zip lock bag (can freeze)

  • Sauté sausage & vegetables for stuffing, put in zip lock bag (can freeze)

  • Toast nuts

  • Make crème brûlée

  Wednesday:

  • Set Table

  • Wash bird

  • Cut butternut squash

  • Cut parsley

  • Roast winter veggies for tarte tatin

  Thursday/ Thanksgiving:

  • Start turkey prep 6 hour before serving ahead.

  • Assemble stuffing. Stuff turkey, place in oven

  • Assemble tarte tatin & bake

  • Prepare butternut squash and bake while turkey is resting.

  • Make gravy

  • Right before serving brûlée the crème brûlée

  • Relax, Enjoy, Happy Thanksgiving!!