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Ultimate Thanksgiving Round-Up

For the most part, I make the same Thanksgiving meal every year, so I don’t have to do a lot of meal planning.  But I do need to figure out what I need to buy and what my timeline leading up to the big day will look like.

 I try to make as much of the meal ahead of time as possible.  That way I can actually enjoy Thanksgiving Day and ease into the day by watching the Macy’s Day Parade with a hot cup of coffee and some pumpkin bread.

If you need some help or inspiration for your Thanksgiving meal I’m here to help.  This round-up has recipes for every part of the day.  Are you looking for something to serve overnight guests for breakfast?  I’ve got you covered.  

Maybe you’re looking for some appetizer ideas and a signature cocktail, I’ve got you covered on that as well.  I’ve really got you covered with the main event with basic turkey roasting and enough sides to please everyone at your table.  And I didn’t forget dessert, either.

As I said, I like to make as much of the meal ahead of time as possible. Most of these recipes can be made ahead of time or at least have some aspect that can be made ahead of time.  That way you can spend more time visiting with your guests and less time worrying about cooking.

Pumpkin Crumb Cake

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Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze

Lisa's Dinnertime Dish: Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze

Cheesy Bloomin’ French Bread

Cheesy Bloomin' French Bread

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms

Cranberry Champagne Cocktail

Lisa's Dinnertime Dish: Cranberry Champagne Cocktail

Cranberry Vodka Spritzer

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Turkey Roasting Basics

Roast Turkey (4)

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Lisa's Dinnertime Dish: Ultimate Thanksgiving Round-Up

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter Maple Sauce

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter Maple Sauce (7)

Green Beans with Crispy Shallots

Lisa's Dinnertime Dish: Green Beans with Crispy Shallots

Sweet Peas with Bacon and Onion

Sweet Peas with Bacon and Onion

Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasted Butternut Squash (4)

Balsamic Glazed Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Balsamic Glazed Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Sourdough Sausage Stuffing

Lisa's Dinnertime Dish: Sourdough Sausage Stuffing

Perfect Dinner Rolls

Lisa's Dinnertime Dish: Perfect Dinner Rolls (aka Grandma's Buns)

Classic Popovers

Lisa's Dinnertime Dish: Classic Popovers

Rosemary Olive Oil Bread

Rosemary Olive Oil Bread

Maple Pumpkin Pie

Lisa's Dinnertime Dish: Maple Pumpkin Pie

Apple Cranberry Crisp

LIsa's Dinnertime Dish: Apple Cranberry Crisp

Happy Thanksgiving!