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Thanksgiving Recipe Round Up

I thought it might be helpful to make a Thanksgiving Recipe Round Up by adding all of my favorite Thanksgiving-friendly recipes to one post, so they are easier to find. This time of year is busy enough, you shouldn’t have to search for all of these yummy options! Just click on a photo to go to the full post and recipe.

Main protein:

I have yet to roast an entire turkey myself, so these options are more for a smaller family Thanksgiving, or even in addition to the full turkey if you’re having a huge crowd!

Sides:

Let’s be honest. Thanksgiving is ALL about the sides! Here are some of my favorites. Some traditional, some not so much.

Couscous with Dried Cranberries and Pine Nuts

Green Bean Casserole with Mushrooms and Fried Onions

Pomegranate Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Browned Butter and Lemon Brussels Sprouts

Winter Risotto with Farro and Arborio Rice

Moroccan Black Lentils with Kale and Onions

Desserts:

I hope you saved room!

Chocolate Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache

What are some of your favorite Thanksgiving recipes?

Diner en Blanc Picnic Food Inspiration

Today is International Picnic Day, so what better time to do a roundup of some of my favorite foods that are picnic friendly? With Diner en Blanc fast approaching, it’s also time to start thinking about what to make for the big event!

Diner en Blanc is celebrating its 25th anniversary and has grown to include a dozen participating cities. The first Diner en Blanc was held in Paris and included just a few of its founder, François Pasquier’s, friends. Now, thousands worldwide congregate to be a part of this great event! Philadelphia’s Diner en Blanc will be held on Thursday, August 22 and the wait list is being formed now. You can sign up for the wait list here.

Philadelphia’s first Diner en Blanc was held last year and it was a huge success. This year, 2,300 participants will be notified of the secret location moments before. Guests arrive with their own tables, chairs, place settings, and meals and enjoy the outdoors and company together. Each attendee is dressed head-to-toe in white, with a white table cloth, and white chairs. Photos from last year’s event are truly beautiful! With the beautiful white place settings, the food can really be the star. So bringing a colorful, delicious, and easy meal is key! Here are some of my suggestions for the big night:

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Cinco de Mayo Recipe Roundup

I have a bit of a taco obsession, partially fueled by Cooking Light’s delicious selection of taco recipes. Because of that, I have almost 10 taco recipes on this blog! With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, I thought it might be helpful to put all of those yummy recipes in one place as well as a few other spins on Mexican favorites. I also included some appetizers that would also be a hit at any party. Click the photos below to go to the recipe!

Vegetarian:

Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas with Ranchero Sauce

Black Bean Soup with Orange-Jalapeno Salsa

Seafood:

Fish Tacos with Tomatillo Sauce and Red Cabbage

Chilean Sea Bass Tacos with Chipotle Cream

Cumin-Spiced Fish Tacos with Avocado Mango Salsa

Poultry:

Shredded Chicken Tacos with Tomatoes and Grilled Corn

Wine Infused Thanksgiving Leftover Empanadas

Beef:

Appetizers:

Black Bean Mango Salsa on Jalapeño Parmesan Crisps

Labor Day Round Up

Labor Day is only a week away, which means people around the country are in search of the best ways to celebrate the end of summer with their friends and family. I rounded up some of my past posts that would make any Labor Day celebration a delicious affair.

When most think of Labor Day, they think of grilling. So here are some of my favorites, along with sides and small bites that would be perfect for a barbecue: