2022 Thanksgiving Ebook

It’s that time of year!  It’s my favorite, favorite holiday of all; the granddaddy of all culinary holidays; the Olympics of cooking — it’s Thanksgiving!  There are those who love Thanksgiving and those who dread it.  Which camp are you in?  I love it!!  But I used to dread it because I bit off more than I could chew, so to speak, and I was not organized enough.  So my first few Thanksgivings were super stressful and not fun at all.  But 25 years later, with over 150 Thanksgiving cooking classes under my belt, over 200 turkeys cooked, and many, many lessons learned along the way, I can confidently tell you that I have this holiday DOWN!  I would even call myself a Thanksgiving expert.

Over the years I have compiled my own personal Thanksgiving cookbook/bible to help me plan, execute and ENJOY this holiday every single time.  I am sharing this Thanksgiving bible with you in the form of this beautiful color ebook.  If you are cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year, this will be a lifesaver for you.  I have poured countless hours compiling all (over 100!) my Thanksgiving recipes, tips, tricks, do-ahead strategies, substitution advice, so that you would have it all in one place.  It is a $15 investment that you will not regret because it will save you hours and hours and hours, and also help you shine on this big day.

Last year’s Thanksgiving ebook was amazing and received incredible feedback.  I have made that one even better with the addition of more recipes, including my Spatchcocked Turkey recipe, i.e. the only turkey recipe I will ever use for the rest of my life.  I have also added a “Turkey Troubleshooting” page with different problem scenarios and how to fix them.  And, I added a page on how to handle Vegan and Vegetarian Guests.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE 2022 THANKSGIVING EBOOK and be on your way to your best and most enjoyable Thanksgiving ever!

 

Yerba Mate Turmeric Coconut Milk Latte Recipe

This post is sponsored by The National Institute for Argentine Yerba Mate. All opinions are my own.

My son started sniffling two weeks ago and it turned into a full-blown cold despite my efforts to get him to bed early every night and feed him lots of nutrient dense foods.  He was resigned to succumbing to this September virus, “Mom, there’s no point.  I get a cold every year a few weeks after school starts.”  Has he not learned about the power of the mind and positive thinking? Sheesh!Continue reading

Quinoa Granola Recipe

I have made granola multiple ways from traditional to grain-free, with peanut butter and a salted dark chocolate version, too.  It’s easy to make, which is great because good quality (key words) store-bought granola is super pricey and often too sweet for me.  Two of the main reasons I cook as much as I can at home are to control both the ingredients and the proportions.  As I have mentioned of late, I am a little disappointed in many manufacturers spraying their wheat and oat crops with glyphosate, a toxin found in Roundup and what some are saying could be the reason so many of us have leaky gut and the subsequent ramifications from that.  Although buying organic should protect us from glyphosate, tests have shown otherwise.  Of course, there are many companies who work diligently to avoid using glyphosate, and it’s up to us consumers to contact them to ask if their products have been tested.Continue reading

Oven Baked Giant Beans With Tomato, Dill and Feta Recipe

My friend Devon, the one who also gave me the recipe for my favorite Spicy Guava Tequila cocktail, served us these unbelievable giant Greek beans for dinner one night and I immediately asked for the recipe.  Not only did Devon give me the recipe, but sent me home with some leftover beans, too.  I stashed them away in my second fridge in the garage so that I wouldn’t have to share with my husband.  I had a selfish moment, but I redeemed myself by making a whole baking dish of these beans soon thereafter.Continue reading

Apple Crumble Cake Recipe

 

The only professional sport I watch on TV is football.  I used to follow tennis since that’s the only sport I actually play, and I still occasionally watch a grand slam tournament.  My maternal grandfather sat me down in front of the television one Saturday afternoon when I was about 7 years old and started to teach me the game of football.  It was a Penn State game, since he grew up outside of State College, Pennsylvania and several of his brothers and family members attended the school.  He was a die hard fan and actually resembled then-coach, Joe Paterno.Continue reading

Oven Baked Eggplant with Olives, Capers and Basil Recipe

Thanks for waiting for me, friends.  I’m back and taking it all one day at a time.  Nothing else I can say at this point.  I appreciate this beautiful community I have built here and the outpouring of love and support you have given me.  No words can truly express my gratitude for your friendship this past week.Continue reading

Mixed Greens With Green Beans, Almonds and Dried Cherry Vinaigrette Recipe

Photographs by Aliza Sokolow

I almost saved this recipe to post in November for Thanksgiving.  You can certainly print it and file it away in your Thanksgiving binder, but I find that recipes bookmarked for Thanksgiving never see the light of day outside of the holiday.  I never make stuffing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, corn pudding, and many other recipes other than one day of the year.  This is not that recipe. Part of me likes having one hit wonder recipes on Thanksgiving.  It makes the holiday feel special.  But I make this salad all summer long and into early fall.Continue reading

Farro with Golden Beets, Cucumber, Feta and Mint Vinaigrette recipe

I recently made this recipe from deep in my archives.  It’s always on the summer rotation, but this last time I decided to tweak the vinaigrette a little to make it punchier – yum! Even better.  And while I was at it, I re-photographed the dish since the blog photos needed a facelift.  I thought I would re-post the revamped recipe right before Labor Day weekend since it is THE PERFECT salad to serve or bring to a get-together.  The rest of this post is from the original!Continue reading