Peter’s Easy-ish Thanksgiving Menu

This will be the easiest Thanksgiving menu prep you’ll see. Yep—I’ve pulled together a mix of show stopping mains, make-ahead sides and delish desserts that are easily mix and matchable. Just pick your favorites, press play on my Thanksgiving Playlist and dinner will be ready before no-time!

Every year I ask: do I have the patience for roasting a turkey? And this year? I say—no! So, I’ve opted for some delish turkey alternatives, like my Char Siu Wellington and an easy weeknight Wednesday Roast Chicken (but made for a Thursday!). For sides, I’m serving up a few make-ahead options like my new Sausage and Apple Stuffing along with the trendier sticky rice based Dutch No Mai Fan (which my Grandma made for Thanksgiving). And dessert? Classic pumpkin-flavors in my Miso Pumpkin Cheesecake and let’s not forget my fan-favorite Vanilla Cardamom Cake. No matter how you combine this menu, your guests are sure to be happy and definitely won’t leave hungry. So—go ahead, make your punch list and get to cookin’!

A Thanksgiving punch list menu featuring the host 'Peter' and selected dishes including Char Siu Wellington, Harvest Potato Gratin, Dutch Oven No Mai Fan, Miso Pumpkin Cheesecake, and Maple Pumpkin Five Spice Tart, with an added note about music and signature cocktails.
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TURKEY (BUT NOT)

“Make your food the table decor and serve directly on the dinner table.”
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SIDES TO THE FRONT

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“Easy to make ahead and cook the day of!”
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“Make extra sauce for next day leftovers.”
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KEEP IT SWEET

an easy treat for the kids to grab & go
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“My most saved recipe on Pinterest - a fan favorite!”
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