Planning a Thanksgiving Menu
The arrival of November 1st has become synonymous with one thing in my world: I need Thanksgiving recipes! Why do I prep so far in advance? Well let’s just say it’s because I like to change my mind thirteen hundred times. Plus, with the impending launch of our annual holiday gift guide, and Black Friday | Cyber Monday Travel Deals, I don’t have the luxury of multi-tasking the week of Thanksgiving.
So this year, I decided not only to kick-off the holiday season with a proper Thanksgiving 101 post, but share every component of Turkey Day. From tablescape and Thanksgiving decorating ideas, to menu planning, recipes, and playlist, I’m dishing and delivery all the items and ingredients that make me even more grateful for this wonderful holiday with the ones we love most.
Thanksgiving Decor: Tablescape Inspirations
Designing The Perfect Thanksgiving with Williams-Sonoma and Wolf Gourmet
Whether you want this year’s Thanksgiving dinner delivered, or just looking for the essentials, we have you covered. Recently, Wolf Gourmet held a culinary demonstration with a well-known chef. Participants not only feasted on delicious bites, but were generously gifted with a Wolf Gourmet 7 qt. Multi-Function Cooker. But mommy’s new toy isn’t just any ordinary cooker, oh, no! It’s the most wonderful cooking appliance that will ever grace your kitchen counters.
Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Planning + Recipes
Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe
Thanksgiving Recipe Shortcut: Williams-Sonoma Classic Roast Turkey
Turkey Day Tip: Did you know you can have a pre-brind whole roasted Willie Bird turkey delivered right to your doorstep?
Thanksgiving Dressing Recipe
Thanksgiving Recipe Shortcut: Williams-Sonoma Caramelized Onion Gravy
Easy delivery option: Williams-Sonoma Easy Turkey Gravy with Sage and Black Pepper
Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe
Thanksgiving Recipe Shortcut: Williams-Sonoma Stuffing with Sourdough, Wild Mushroom and Bacon Dressing
Easy delivery option: Williams-Sonoma Foccia Stuffing Mix
Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Recipes
Thanksgiving Recipe Shortcut: Williams-Sonoma Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecan-Bacon Streusel and Marshmallows
Easy delivery option: Williams-Sonoma Sweet Yam Casserole
Thanksgiving Soup Recipes
Thanksgiving Recipe Shortcut: Williams-Sonoma Butternut Squash & Apple Soup with Chestnuts
Easy delivery option: Williams-Sonoma Soup Starter, Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Starter
Thanksgiving Appetizers Recipes
Thanksgiving Recipe Shortcut: Williams-Sonoma Caramelized Onion and Apple Tarts with Gruyère and Thyme
Easy delivery option: Williams-Sonoma Elegant Brie Assorted Brie Appetizers
Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Thanksgiving Recipe Shortcut: Williams-Sonoma Traditional Cranberry Sauce
Easy delivery option: Williams-Sonoma Cranberry Bourbon Sauce
Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Thanksgiving Recipe Shortcut: Williams-Sonoma No-Wilt Brussels Spout Salad
Easy delivery option: Williams-Sonoma Rainbow Carrots with Lemon Herb
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving Recipe Shortcuts:
Williams-Sonoma Vegetarian Stuffing with Fennel and Currents
Williams-Sonoma Butternut Squash Risotto
Williams-Sonoma Simple Carrot Soup
Williams-Sonoma Carrot Soup with Sumac-Roasted Chickpeas and Harissa (vegan)
Williams-Sonoma Pumpkin Lasagna with Fontina
Williams-Sonoma Mushroom Tart
Williams-Sonoma Agnolotti Pasta with Brown Butter & Rosemary
Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
Thanksgiving Recipe Shortcut: Williams-Sonoma Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Crunch and Boubon-Maple Whip
Easy delivery option: Williams-Sonoma Pie Assortment – Chocolate Chess Pie, Caramel Apple Pecan Pie, Caramel Pecan Pie, Cherry Pie, Pumpkin Pie, and Fresh Coconut Custard Pie
Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
Thanksgiving Recipe Shortcut:
Williams-Sonoma Thanksgiving Leftovers Panini Sandwich
Williams-Sonoma Turkey Pot Pies
Thanksgiving Sounds
Mix Tape | Creating The Perfect Thanksgiving Vibe
Curating a playlist for your next holiday event it not as easy as it seems. Typically, when you are entertaining in your home, your guests don’t all share the same love for one musical genre, so you have to find the ideal blend of background music. Thankfully, platforms like Spotify make this task much easier find a solution than it seems. I first start with a feeling. Then I think about my guests and the overall energy and tone I want to set for before dinner, during dinner, and afterwards as well. Before I know it, I’m making a mental list of artists that I can see crossing the multi-generational boundaries that will be in attendance. Historically, I’ve always gravitated towards songs and bands that embrace the 70’s AM radio and Laurel Canyon feel, mixing contemporary and classic artists. You know what I’m talking about, everything from Hall & Oates and Counting Crows, to Fleetwood Mac and Pearl Jam. I stay away from anything too uppity, but fun with a great sound. Optimistically strive for a collection of 100+ songs guaranteeing a few decent hours of jams. Check out The JetSet Family Spotify Playlist: Click This Link to Stream The JetSet Family Thanksgiving Mix Tape or push play below.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes for Turkey Sausage Wild Rice and Cranberry & Pecan filled Heirloom Squash drizzled with a Macadamia Sauce
November 2, 2021
Serving Size
4 bowls
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Total Time
1 hour, 45 minutes
Notes
This recipe has been created and brought to you from our friends at Wolf Gourmet.
The featured appliances used can be found at Williams-Sonoma.
Ingredients
- 1 package turkey sausage, casings removed
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup small diced onion
- 2 cups wild rice mix
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 small/medium heirloom squash
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup roasted unsalted macadamia nuts
- 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon amino acids
- 3 garlic cloves
Instructions
- TURKEY SAUSAGE RICE
- Set Wolf Gourmet Multi-Function Cooker to sauté/sear. Pre-heat while prepping ingredients.
- Sauté garlic until translucent. Add turkey sausage and cook thoroughly.
- Add thyme, sage, and rice. Sauté 1-2 minutes add 4 cups of chicken stock
- Change setting to Rice setting. Tape red dial to setting "2" for wild rice.
- Fold in the minced parsley (to taste) just before service.
- ROASTED HEIRLOOM SQUASH
- Preheat Wolf Gourmet Counter Top Oven to 350 Roast with the Convection turned on
- Cut squash in half and remove seeds
- Place face down on roasting pan with rack
- Roast squash approximately 30-40 minutes until knife tender
- When tender, remove and place cavity up. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper
- MACADAMIA SAUCE
- Place macadamia nuts, 1 cup chicken stock, yeast, amino acids and garlic into the Wolf Gourmet Blender and set to "Puree"
Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes for Turkey Sausage Wild Rice and Cranberry & Pecan filled Heirloom Squash drizzled with a Macadamia Sauce
Notes
This recipe has been created and brought to you from our friends at Wolf Gourmet.
The featured appliances used can be found at Williams-Sonoma.
Ingredients
- 1 package turkey sausage, casings removed
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup small diced onion
- 2 cups wild rice mix
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 small/medium heirloom squash
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup roasted unsalted macadamia nuts
- 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon amino acids
- 3 garlic cloves
Instructions
- TURKEY SAUSAGE RICE
- Set Wolf Gourmet Multi-Function Cooker to sauté/sear. Pre-heat while prepping ingredients.
- Sauté garlic until translucent. Add turkey sausage and cook thoroughly.
- Add thyme, sage, and rice. Sauté 1-2 minutes add 4 cups of chicken stock
- Change setting to Rice setting. Tape red dial to setting "2" for wild rice.
- Fold in the minced parsley (to taste) just before service.
- ROASTED HEIRLOOM SQUASH
- Preheat Wolf Gourmet Counter Top Oven to 350 Roast with the Convection turned on
- Cut squash in half and remove seeds
- Place face down on roasting pan with rack
- Roast squash approximately 30-40 minutes until knife tender
- When tender, remove and place cavity up. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper
- MACADAMIA SAUCE
- Place macadamia nuts, 1 cup chicken stock, yeast, amino acids and garlic into the Wolf Gourmet Blender and set to "Puree"
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