Thanksgiving

Aligot Recipe – cheesy mashed potatoes

November 6, 2019

Imagine the cheesiest mashed potatoes you’ve ever had. Potatoes that are so cheesy, they stretch! They are called “aligot” in French and they are amazing. You only need a handful of ingredients for this aligot recipe. These French mashed potatoes belong on your holiday table, just like classic bread stuffing.

After you make this aligot recipe, you may never want to go back to regular mashed potatoes again!

This recipe for aligot is sponsored by my friends at Idaho® Potato. I am so pleased to work with them. As always, all opinions, recipe and photos are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Pook’s Pantry.

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Classic Bread Stuffing

November 4, 2019

Classic bread stuffing is as synonymous with Thanksgiving as turkey. Cubes of dried bread mixed with celery, onions and sage are baked in the oven until golden brown. It is my favorite Thanksgiving side dish, along with the easiest 5 ingredient corn casserole that everyone loves.

As we are all gearing up for this holiday, the only one that is all about food, I am planning our Thanksgiving menu.

Butternut squash arugula salad, turkey, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, melting potatoes with garlic and herbs, gravy, pumpkin pie and cranberry upside down cake.

I may even make a few pumpkin rum balls for after dinner. Can you really ask for anything else? Carbs with a side of carbs. (it’s one day, indulge!)

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Baked Fingerling Potatoes with Brown Butter

September 7, 2019

Baked fingerling potatoes tossed with brown butter and herbs make a delicious and easy side. Perfect for your holiday table, these tasty potatoes are full of flavor from nutty brown butter and a mixture of dried herbs. For an Asian twist on these little spuds, try my roasted fingerling potatoes with shishito peppers.

This recipe for Fingerling Potatoes with Brown Butter and Herbs is sponsored by my friends at Idaho® Potato. I am so pleased to work with them. As always, all opinions, recipe and photos are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Pook’s Pantry.

Post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of the links, I make a few pennies at no extra cost to you. Questions? Please see disclosure for info.

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Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe with Sausage

September 3, 2019

Stuffed acorn squash with sausage is one of those perfect fall dinners or side dish that everyone loves. Filled with savory Italian sausage, spinach and wild rice, it is a comforting and satisfying dinner. To serve it as a side, choose smaller acorn squash. These smaller servings would be perfect for your holiday table. For a no meat option, try my vegetarian stuffed acorn squash.

The acorn squash flesh takes on an almost buttery texture when roasted. The caramelized squash is sweet and it is so tender and soft that it practically melts in your mouth.

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Pumpkin Rum Balls Recipe

September 2, 2019

Pumpkin rum balls are the perfect treat for all of your fall celebrations. This version is made with graham crackers instead of the usual wafer cookies, making them reminiscent of pumpkin pie. For a traditional rum ball recipe, this one packs a punch.

pumpkin rum balls in white bowl with pumpkin decorations in background — *Pumpkin rum balls make a delicious adults-only fall treat!*

Rum balls are great for this time of the year. They are a quick and easy no-bake treat. Perfect for game day parties, Halloween and even for Thanksgiving gatherings.

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Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan: Thanksgiving Leftovers

November 24, 2017

Welcome back to Dinner Divas. This week our focus is on Thanksgiving Leftovers. Now that the holiday is over and that big bowl of mashed potatoes is staring at you every time you open the fridge, let’s repurpose those leftovers. This week, we have everything from salad to pizza, to casseroles. Make sure you are subscribed so you don’t miss a single recipe! Here’s how it works: Every Friday morning, a new menu plan will show up in your email. It will consist of 5 dinner options, plus 2 extras. Those two extras could be side dishes, dessert, drinks, etc. The Dinner Divas weekly menu plans will feature (mostly) healthy, seasonal foods that don’t take all day to prepare. Getting the weekly menu delivered to your inbox on Friday morning gives you the chance to make your shopping list and get organized for the week ahead. I’d love to hear from you & see your creations! Post a pic using #DinnerDivas and tag @pookspantry! I hope this weekly menu plan provides inspiration and makes life a little easier… one meal at a time. …

My Best Ever Thanksgiving Recipes

November 20, 2017

It’s that time of year when we are all searching for our favorite Thanksgiving recipes. My personal favorite is classic bread stuffing, it isn’t anything fancy or complicated, just pure Thanksgiving comfort food.
Thanksgiving is only a few days away and if you are still trying to fill out your menu, I’m here to help. For me, the sides and dessert are the BEST part of Thanksgiving. I like turkey as much as the next person, but it can’t compete with mashed potatoes, stuffing, squash, corn casserole, etc. …

Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan: Desserts Week 31

November 17, 2017

Desserts. It’s what we all look forward to after the big Thanksgiving meal. This week, we are focused on desserts. Think beyond the traditional pumpkin pie or pecan pie. Those are certain to be on the table, as always, but we’re bring a few ideas for something additional or different to grace the holiday table. While I myself can’t identify, there are people who dislike pumpkin pie. These desserts are sure to please even the pickiest eaters, there is something for everyone.

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Savory Breakfast Mashed Potato Cakes

November 13, 2017

This post for Savory Breakfast Mashed Potato Cakes with Pecan Butter is sponsored by Idaho Potatoes. As always, all opinions, recipes and photos are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Pook’s Pantry.

A great use for leftover mashed potatoes. Creamy Idaho® Potato Cakes slicked with nutty pecan butter make a great breakfast, lunch or afternoon snack. No leftovers? No problem. A recipe for mashed potatoes is included. …

Dinner Divas Weekly Menu Plan: Week 30

November 10, 2017

Happy Friday! Have you planned you menu for Turkey Day? Can you believe Thanksgiving is less than 2 weeks away? Wasn’t Halloween just last weekend?! After Labor Day, I swear someone hits the “fast forward” button. Time goes so quickly, I can’t keep up some days.
For the next couple of weeks, we will focus on Thanksgiving recipes. We will feature sides, desserts and how to re-purpose leftovers. Make sure you are subscribed so you don’t miss a single recipe!

Here’s how it works: Every Friday morning, a new menu plan will show up in your email. It will consist of 5 dinner options, plus 2 extras. Those two extras could be side dishes, dessert, drinks, etc. The Dinner Divas weekly menu plans will feature (mostly) healthy, seasonal foods that don’t take all day to prepare. Getting the weekly menu delivered to your inbox on Friday morning gives you the chance to make your shopping list and get organized for the week ahead. I’d love to hear from you & see your creations! Post a pic using #DinnerDivas and tag @pookspantry! I hope this weekly menu plan provides inspiration and makes life a little easier… one meal at a time.

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