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Our Thanksgiving Roundup

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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!)

fall squash, vegetables and flowers beside a pad of paperThe 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

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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 Save Money on Wine

Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned

The Virgin Guide

How to Get Rid of Red Wine Stains

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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

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