Hello and happy mid-November!
First up, I rounded up my Thanksgiving essentials to help make the holiday relaxed and enjoyable. I also posted a creamy broccoli shells and cheese recipe, plus a pumpkin cream cold brew icebox cake, a spiced orange gin and tonic, and my mom’s beloved cheesy potatoes — a recipe you’ve been requesting for over a decade.
You can also find a new weekly menu and a diary post about a week in our life.
The Sephora sale is live right now, and I shared my top picks. I also posted everything I read in October.
New gift guides are live this week. Current guides include:
Her (all my favorite things)
Him (what Eddie loves and what I want to get him)
Under $25
Kitchen Favorites
Kids & Babies
Beauty Favorites
Also: you can order copies of Everyday Dinners now. It’s on a major sale at the moment, so pick up a few copies for gifts while the price holds. Once you have a copy, consider joining the Everyday Dinners Cookbook Club on Facebook — it’s been going since The Pretty Dish in 2018 and is so much fun. I love seeing your creations on Instagram and in the cookbook club. Join to enjoy challenges and giveaways.
What I’m Loving This Week
Sweet potato pie trifle — a perfect seasonal treat.
Apple cheddar savory muffins — yes, please.
This vegetable au gratin looks incredible and comforting.
Pumpkin cheesecake with Biscoff cookies — such a delicious twist.
Everything dinner rolls — a must for holiday tables.
Chipotle sweet potato pork chili — hearty and flavorful.
Pesto scalloped potatoes — creamy and savory.
White sangria — a refreshing choice for gatherings.
Classic bourbon balls — timeless and boozy.
Crispy air fryer cabbage — an easy, tasty side.
A maple-spiced winter vegetable and kale bowl — wholesome and seasonal.
Gooey pumpkin spice bars — fall dessert perfection.
Pumpkin pie bars topped with toasted meringue — an elevated favorite.
And of course, homemade cranberry sauce — ’tis the season.