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Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas

I can’t believe November is here! My mom and I have already started planning the menu for Thanksgiving.

This year we are using a combination of Family Recipes and OpMom Recipes! 

We alwahys start off with some olives, mixed nuts,  Endive with Gorgonzola and Walnuts and Prosciutto with Figs.

I have to confess that my  favorite part of Thanksgiving are the side dishes and I *Love* my mother’s recipes.  They were handed down to her verbally and most of her recipes are from memory. For example this dressing recipe is honestly the best Thanksgiving Dressing that I ever had.  

Her sweet potatoes are extremely addictive. I will also make a side of my Mashed Potatoes (w/ Caramelized Onion and Gorgonzola), mandarin salad and Roasted Brussel Sprouts. 

We are trying to keep it simple this year and not end up with a bazillion side dishes which is what happened last year. We also have great dessert recipes but that is a seperate post. I think pies deserve their own post. And also stay tuned for wine recommendations to go with that Turkey!