Our Favorite Thanksgiving Menu

Grateful for this!

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photo by @rachelgurjar

Thanksgiving is upon us! Although we've been preparing for the big day since August, there is NO WAY we'd ever tire of all things Thanksgiving food!  No matter if it's your first Thanksgiving or 25th, we've got the recipes you need to make sure it's your most successful yet!  Wishing our amazing #feedfeed community a very happy holiday. Be sure to share what you've been making by using #feedfeed on Instagram!

-xx The Feedfeed Editorial Team

THE MENU
To Start
Whipped Feta Dip
Butternut Squash Soup with Cinnamon and Vanilla
Salad 
Asian Pear, Fennel, Radicchio Salad with Spicy Citrus Dressing
Side Dishes
Miso Honey Lemon Brussels Sprouts
Brown Butter Sweet Potato Crisp
Cranberry Rice Pilaf with Crispy Shallots and Nuts
Vegan Coconut Green Bean Casserole
Sourdough and Sausage Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Main Event
Dry Brined Spatchcock Turkey 
Cocktail
Turmeric Gimlet
Dessert
Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
Shingled Apple Tart with Frangipane
Leftovers!
Leftover Turkey Panini with Cranberry Sauce, Apples, and Brie
Leftover Cranberry Sauce Chicken Wings

THE GROCERY LIST
(the must-haves!)

 

1 (12 ounce) block feta cheese
1 (8 ounce) block brie
1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese
1 quart heavy cream
1 (8 ounce) tub sour cream
1 (16 ounce) tub white miso
1 dozen eggs
1 pound pork sausage
1 (12-14 pound) fresh turkey, backbone removed
2 pounds chicken wings, drumettes and flats separated
1 box frozen puff pastry
12 lemons
3 limes
1 orange
6 assorted apples, about 2 pounds
2 Asian pears
3 Granny Smith apples
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 bunch fresh sage
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 bunch fresh rosemary
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch fresh chives
1 (4 ounce) package microgreens
2 heads garlic
3 yellow onions
1 bunch scallions
8 shallots
1 butternut squash
3 carrots
1 (1-inch) knob ginger
1 head celery
3 leeks
1 (5 ounce) bag baby arugula
1 head romaine lettuce
1 head radicchio
1 bulb fennel
1 pound cremini mushrooms
2 pounds Brussels sprouts
2 pounds green beans
3 pounds sweet potatoes
8 ounces fresh turmeric
3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken or turkey stock
2 (32 ounce) cartons vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
3 loaves sourdough bread, about 1 ¼ pounds each
12 ounces dark chocolate
1 (11.5 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips
1 bottle dry white wine
1 liter gin
Leftover cranberry sauce
12 slices leftover turkey

PANTRY ESSENTIALS
(things we assume you have,
but if not, stock up!)

 

Olive oil
Coconut oil
Vegetable oil
Canola oil
Kosher salt
Flaked salt
Black peppercorns
Za’atar
Aleppo
Ground cinnamon
Cayenne pepper
Garam masala
Vanilla extract
Whole cumin seeds
Cinnamon sticks
Lemon pepper
Dried thyme
Ground sage
Dried rosemary
Crushed red pepper flakes
Pumpkin seeds
Sesame seeds
Golden raisins
Dried cranberries
Almonds
Walnuts
Pecans
Peanuts
Hot honey
Honey
Granulated sugar
Light brown sugar
Dark brown sugar
All-purpose flour
Almond flour
Rolled oats
Unsalted butter
Basmati rice
Mayonnaise
Tamari
Chili garlic sauce
Dijon mustard
Worcestershire sauce

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The Game Plan

One Week Ahead:
Infuse gin for gimlets
Make and Freeze Pecan Pie Bars 

Two Days Ahead:
Make Whipped Feta
Make Butternut Squash Soup
Toast Bread for Stuffing
Dry Brine Turkey

One Day Before:
Cook Off Sausage and Veggies for Stuffing
Trim and Halve Brussels Sprouts
Make Salad Dressing
Assemble Sweet Potato Streusel Topping
Blanch Green Beans
Make Frangipane for Apple Tart
Defrost Pecan Pie Bars

The Big Day:
Roast Turkey
Assemble Salad
Cook Off Brussels Sprouts
Bake Off Sweet Potato Crumble
Assemble and Bake Stuffing
Make Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Assemble Green Bean Casserole
Bake Shingled Apple Tart
Make Rice Pilaf


 
THE MENU
TO START
Lemony Whipped Feta Dip by @saratane

Got hungry guests lingering in the kitchen? Fend them off with this lemony feta dip. It's briny, cheesy and all things delicious! 

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Butternut Squash, Apple and Cinnamon Vanilla Soup by @thefeedfeed

All the flavors of the holiday season in soup form!  You'll love the subtle flavor from the cinnamon and vanilla!

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SALAD
Asian Pear, Fennel, Radicchio Salad with Spicy Citrus Dressing by @saharabohoskey

This salad hits all the right flavor notes.  Don't sleep on the sweet, spicy and crunchy almond dressing!

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SIDE DISHES
Miso Honey Lemon Brussels Sprouts by @rachelgurjar

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without Brussels Sprouts! @rachelgurjar dresses hers up with a citrusy miso sauce. 

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Sourdough and Sausage Stuffing by @mollyjean4

We are forever team sourdough! @mollyjean4's stuffing (okay, okay, technically this is a dressing) is herby, hearty and a perfect accompaniment for your gravy and crispy skinned turkey!

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Cranberry Rice Pilaf with Crispy Shallots and Nuts by @rachelgurjar

Cranberries, almonds, crispy shallots oh my! @rachelgurjar's pilaf has all the flavors you'd want for Thanksgiving!

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Brown Butter Sweet Potato Crisp by @jakecohen

No marshmallows here! Instead @jakecohen's sweet potatoes are topped with crunchy, brown butter-y crisp!

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Coconut Green Bean Casserole by @jakecohen

GBC can get a bad rap. The beans are usually soggy and the canned cream of mushroom has got to go! @jakecohen set out to prove to us all that in fact, green bean casseroles are DELICIOUS. A quick blanch of the green beans ensures a really quick cooking time and crisp green beans! Oh did we mention this creamy casserole is also vegan?! *mike drop*

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Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Homestyle Gravy by @mollyjean4

We don't like to brag, but these might just be the best 'taters around! If you want to make these a few hours before the big meal, you can keep them warm in a crock pot for a few hours!

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MAIN EVENT
Dry Brined Spatchcock Turkey by @mollyjean4

Trust us, dry brine is the way to go!  @mollyjean4  also likes to get rid of the backbone of the bird so it can cook evenly. Plus, this technique also cuts down dramatically on cooking time!

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COCKTAIL
Turmeric Gimlet by @dillonotuama

It's a family affair at The Feedfeed!  @rachelgurjar's very talented husband @dillonotuama keeps the team well hydrated with these delicious and vibrant Turmeric Gimlets! 

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DESSERTS
Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars by @jakecohen

A riff on the classic, these Pecan Pie Bars are a perfect mix of sweet and salty with the classic crunch of the pecans with LOTS of chocolate drizzle!

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Shingled Apple Tart with Frangipane by @saratane

The star of the show! We'll never tell your store bought secret!  In fact, frozen puff pastry is preferred when it comes to @saratane's Apple and Frangipane Tart! This cinnamon simple syrup tho... 

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LEFTOVERS!
Leftover Turkey Panini with Cranberry Sauce, Apples, and Brie by @saratane

We love thanksgiving leftovers! If you're lucky enough to have leftover turkey this panini by @saratane is a total game changing move for Black Friday.

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Leftover Cranberry Sauce Chicken Wings by @saratane

Put that leftover cranberry sauce to good use with these sweet & spicy wings by Chef Sara Tane!

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