Hi! Happy Saturday!
This week on the blog I continued my annual Thanksgiving series. I shared maple mustard green beans, brown butter cornbread with cranberry butter, maple marshmallow twice-baked sweet potatoes, cranberry cinnamon whiskey sours and chai pear crisp. If you want my kitchen essentials for Thanksgiving, that post is packed with helpful recommendations.
It’s also gift-guide season. Here are the guides I put together:
Gift guide for babies & kids
Gift guide for her
Under $25 stocking stuffers
My favorite kitchen items
My beauty gift guide
As always, you can find a new weekly menu and a recent week-in-our-life post on the site.
We launched a new challenge in the cookbook club last week that runs through the end of the year with prizes at the finish. All you need is a copy of the book to join—Everyday Dinners is currently on a major sale. I’m loving seeing your creations in the cookbook club and on Instagram. Come join us for the challenges and giveaways!
xoxoxo
What I’m Loving This Week
Pumpkin spice angel food cake — such a fun twist for the season.
I always enjoy browsing other people’s Thanksgiving menus; it sparks so many ideas.
Pork tamales that look incredible and comforting for colder nights.
Helpful tips on how to host a Thanksgiving potluck—perfect for simplifying holiday planning.
Pomegranate lemon meringue pie — a beautiful flavor combination.
Tomato gnocchi soup is on my craving list; it sounds cozy and satisfying.
Cherry walnut snowball cookies — a classic cookie I love revisiting.
Broccoli pesto grilled cheese is a creative, flavorful sandwich idea.
I’ve been meaning to try a classic 7UP pound cake for a nostalgic treat.
Vegetarian minestrone sounds nourishing and full of seasonal vegetables.
Pistachio crème brûlée is an elegant dessert I’m excited about.
Slow cooker turkey breast is a huge win for easy, juicy holiday cooking.
Twice-baked honeynut squash is a delicious, comforting side that feels special.