It’s my favorite time of year: Thanksgiving season is here and I couldn’t be more excited.
This week marks the kickoff of our annual Thanksgiving coverage. I shared my must-have kitchen essentials for the holiday (pro tip: buy them now), along with a curated collection of top Thanksgiving recipes. Highlights include turkey and stuffing meatballs, creamy dauphinoise potatoes, and pillowy brioche dinner rolls served with salted maple butter. Everything you need to build a spectacular holiday menu.
On the blog I also posted my October favorites, my top picks from the Sephora sale, and a roundup of what I read in October. I’ve begun publishing gift guides too—curated lists for girls, tween boys, little boys, gifts under $25, men, women, and hostess gifts—so if you like to get a head start on holiday shopping, these are great resources.
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What I’m loving this week
I’m eager to try pumpkin buñuelos de viento—those light, airy fritters sound irresistible.
Twice-baked mashed potatoes are a must; they’re comfort food at its finest.
Nutella cheesecake pumpkin muffins look like the perfect mash-up of fall flavors and chocolate—absolutely tempting.
Old-fashioned bourbon balls are a holiday classic and always a favorite to share.
I’m adoring a creamy slow cooker chicken chili this season—set it and forget it, then enjoy.
Hearty white bean soup is another cozy option I keep coming back to.
Maple bacon cabbage sounds like a surprising and delicious side to add to the rotation.
A homemade cappuccino drink mix is such a fun, thoughtful idea for gifts or weekend mornings.
The best sweet potato pie is on my baking list—comforting and perfect for Thanksgiving.
French silk pie is a decadent dessert I always appreciate for special occasions.
Apple cinnamon Texas sheet cake is an easy crowd-pleaser that combines warm spice and tender crumb.
Rotel sausage dip is an addictive, crowd-friendly appetizer I’ll be making again and again.
And I’m all about pumpkin snickerdoodles this time of year—soft, cinnamon-spiced cookies that scream fall.