Our Thanksgiving Roundup
The food, the drinks, the planning. It's all here.
by Erin Henderson
Thanksgiving is this weekend, and my house smells fantastic.
Months of planning, and years of tradtions, are happily roasting in my oven, and bubbling on my stove top. The coat closet has been cleared, the candles stocked, and the wine (and plenty of it!) chilling.
I don't just write about how to host a holiday dinner, I practice what I preach – and pen. Below are our best tips and most-read blogs on throwing a stress-free Thanksgiving Dinner. (Psst – you may want to book mark this page. The ideas work for any holiday or dinner party!)
The Planning
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. We begin planning big dinners months in advance so we can be polished and party ready when the big day comes.
Our 3-2-1 Plan to Hosting Thanksgiving
8 Simple Ways to Impress Your Dinner Guests
Wine Pros' Best Tips for Stress Free Entertaining
The Drinks
The turkey may be the star of the show, but you're certainly not drinking water all night (though we highly recommend lots of hydration.) From seasonal welcome cocktails to perfect wine pairings, try these for your turkey dinner.
5 Thanksgiving Wine Strategies
How to Get Rid of Red Wine Stains
The Food
We haven't yet shared how to cook a turkey, but let us know if you want our tips on making that happen. In the meantime, these are some of our favourite recipes for a turkey-free holiday.
Turkey Alternative – Easy & Elegant Duck Confit
Turkey Alternative – The Perfect Roast Chicken
Vegetarian Thanksgiving – Pumpkin Lasagna
Vegetarian Starter – Butternut Squash and Blue Cheese Soup
Indulgent Side – Creamy Celeriac Purée
TWS Fave Side – Our Mum's Braised Red Cabbage
Perfect Starter – White Bean and Rosemary Dip
Leftover Magic – Turkey Corn Chowder