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Chili-Stuffed Butternut Squash

Every January, I crave savory, comforting foods that nourish my body and help me get back on track after the holidays. This Chili Stuffed Butternut Squash is so flavorful and filling.

And since this dish is a veggie stuffed with lots of veggies—and juicy ground turkey flavored with chipotle and other warming spices!—it’s fixing to be your favorite new weeknight staple. The butternut squash gets so tender and sweet as it roasts, the perfect complement to the gentle heat of the filling — I love to top mine with a little fresh parsley and rich, cooling avocado to round out every bite for pure, clean eating joy!

See this recipe come to life on my IG.

Grandaddy’s Stuffed Artichokes

Each Christmas, my grandfather cooks up huge batches of these delectable vegetables for the whole family, and they always, ALWAYS steal the show!

These giant green jewels are jam packed with flavor — Italian breadcrumbs! Pecorino cheese! Garlic! Olive oil! And his one special secret addition to keep the whole thing extra flavorful. The breadcrumbs get soaked with broth (stick with veg if you want a meat-free option, or choose chicken for a richer flavor) and olive oil before roasting away to a crisp, golden brown top and melting, cheesy garlicky breadcrumbs coating every tender artichoke leaf.

They make for a gorgeous vegetarian main or starter option to share for your holiday table!

See this recipe come to life on my IG Video.

Chestnut Sourdough Stuffing

For stuffing, my must-have ingredient is chestnuts to add tender texture and a sweet, roasted moment in otherwise classic, buttery, crispy-edged sourdough stuffing.

Nothing says Thanksgiving like multitasking cooking, am I right? Our Thanksgiving menu is complete, and now we just need to finish it off and pile our plates with juicy, crispy-skinned, Maple Butter Spatchcocked Turkey, nutty yet savory Chestnut Sourdough Stuffing, and then top everything off with a lacquer of velvety Roasted Turkey Gravy.

Hopefully you’re feeling confident and ready to take on the Super Bowl of cooking as the kitchen star you are. I can’t wait to see what you create!

Happy Thanksgiving — now go enjoy!

Watch the meal come together (quite easily!) on IG Video:
Prep Our Maple Butter Turkey
Turkey Gravy & Chestnut Sourdough Stuffing
Finishing Up Our Turkey Dinner

Stuffed Acorn Squash Alla Norma

Everybody needs a star side that can play the main if you have vegetarians at your Thanksgiving table and this is yours — presenting the most delicious Stuffed Acorn Squash alla Norma!! Creamy mozzarella cheese, pine nuts, and tender fried eggplant hunks are tossed together in a gorgeous tomato sauce, then tucked into golden roasted acorn squash boats and baked to melting perfection. Top with basil and a drizzle of HONEY!! Savory yet sweet flavors make this versatile veggie bite utterly irresistible and the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving spread.

See this recipe come to life on my IG Video.

Creamed Spinach & Leeks

Hold the phone… are we talking about sweet and savory leeks and plenty of vibrant spinach? Bathed in the most luxuriously creamy sauce scented with cognac, baked to rich casserole perfection, and topped with crisp, salty fried shallots?!!! We are?? WE ARE!! The very best part is everything can be made a day (or even two) ahead, so it’s the perfect, easy addition to your confidence-boosting Thanksgiving feast! And I know I don’t need to tell you about adding this on your leftover sandwich… an absolute must.

See this recipe come to life on my IG Video.