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Our Best Ever Thanksgiving Recipes

November 25, 2014
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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Thanksgiving Recipes

In celebration of America’s most beloved gather-round-thee-table-in-stretchy-pants tradition I thought I’d do a little Thanksgiving Throwback by sharing our best ever Thanksgiving recipes.  Starting with my favorite roasted butternut squash and apple soup to a Big Green Egg smoked turkey, traditional sides of green bean casserole, chestnut stuffing, and sweet potato au gratin and of course homemade pumpkin pie.  Get all the recipe links below, and I hope you all have a very thankful Thanksgiving filled with too much food, laugher, and love.  Truly, MKR

Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Soup  ||  Smoked Turkey  ||  Green Bean Casserole  ||  Sweet Potato Au Gratin  ||  Chestnut Stuffing  ||    Pumpkin Pie

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How to Host a Southern Thanksgiving

Setting A Rich, Traditional Tablescape and Serving a Solid Menu
November 21, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Entertaining

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Southern Thanksgiving tablescape inspiration
Southern Thanksgiving place settingButternut Squash Soup with Homemade Croutons
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Both MKR and I both have a strong love for a classic Thanksgiving…a traditional table with rich harvest details and of course, hearty flavors.  When MKR designed this picturesque Southern Thanksgiving spread a few years ago, she embraced that feel as combined rich browns and oranges with an unexpected twist of coral and sage greens. Patterned linens and statement dinnerware masterfully combined to create a table that was anything but generic and one worthy of pulling out of The Archives to share again.

Our Buttermilk Brined Smoked Turkey (on the Big Green Egg of course) is clearly the star of the menu, though it’s accompanied by some pretty stellar sides: Butternut Squash Soup, Green Bean Casserole, Chestnut Focaccia Stuffing and Sweet Potato Au Gratin.  

Want more Turkey Day inspo? We’re sharing everything from this Southern Thanksgiving as well as styling tips, a fool-proof entertaining timeline, menu printables and more in our clickable Field Guide to the Season!  Cheers, Kat

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6 Ways to be a Gracious Dinner Guest on Thanksgiving

Easy Etiquette Tips if You're Enjoying Turkey Day as a Dinner Guest
November 22, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Holiday Entertaining

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Every year, we hop in the car and drive north to my aunt’s house for an amazing Thanksgiving dinner. Though my Turkey Day plans find me away from home (and without a fridge full of leftovers afterwards), I wouldn’t trade them for the world.  It’s always such a treat to visit with family around my aunt’s table, even long after we’ve finished our delicious food and the plates have been cleared.  

I’m sure there are many of you like me on Thanksgiving day, and I think talking about dinner guest etiquette is just as important as sharing the tips for hosting the feast itself (check out our Field Guide if you’re hosting!).  A lot goes into this day, so showing that you appreciate your hosts’ hard work and tasty menu goes a long way.

I’ve included six ways to be a gracious dinner guest in the slideshow above, and yes that includes offering to help in the kitchen, but not pushing it!  Sometimes being a gracious guest means simply accepting that glass of wine and having long-overdue chit chat while you wait on the turkey.  Cheers, Kat

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BE ON TIME

BE ON TIME

COMMUNICATE YOUR TRAVEL PLANS/SCHEDULE AND BE SURE TO ARRIVE ON TIME. YOUR HOSTS HAVE PUT THOUGHT INTO WHEN THEY'RE PREPARING AND SERVING THE MEAL, AND APPRECIATE DEPENDING ON YOUR PUNCTUALITY.

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VIA CHEETAH IS THE NEW BLACK, BY STEPHANIE RUDY
DON'T ARRIVE EMPTY-HANDED

DON'T ARRIVE EMPTY-HANDED

WHETHER IT'S A HOSTESS GIFT BASKET OR EXTRA DESSERT, ARRIVING WITH SOMETHING FOR YOUR HOSTS IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED. WE LOVE THIS GIFT GUIDE ON GLITTER GUIDE FULL OF GREAT IDEAS (AND #3 and #18 ESPECIALLY!).

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VIA JULIE BLANNER
OFFER TO HELP IN THE KITCHEN, BUT DON'T PUSH IT

OFFER TO HELP IN THE KITCHEN, BUT DON'T PUSH IT

EVERYONE DOES IT; ASKS WHAT THEY CAN DO TO HELP IN THE KITCHEN. IT MAY JUST BE A FORMALITY, BUT SOMETIMES THIS COMES ACROSS AS AN AGGRESSIVE PLEA. IF YOUR HOST INSISTS THAT THEY DON'T NEED EXTRA HANDS IN THE KITCHEN, SIT BACK AND ENJOY THE COMPANY AND CONVERSATION INSTEAD.

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VIA WAITING ON MARTHA, BY KATHRYN MCCRARY
ENJOY YOURSELF

ENJOY YOURSELF

SHOW CONSIDERATION TO YOUR HOSTS AND FELLOW GUESTS BY GETTING TO KNOW PEOPLE IN THE ROOM, AND PARTICIPATE IN TABLE CONVERSATION.

HATE SMALL TALK? HERE'S HOW TO WORK A ROOM TO KEEP CONVERSATION GOING.

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VIA FAST COMPANY
DON'T BOLT AFTER THE DESSERT

DON'T BOLT AFTER THE DESSERT

NOT ONLY IS IT TACKY TO BOLT IMMEDIATELY AFTER FINISHING THE PUMPKIN PIE, IT'S A MISSED OPPORTUNITY TO RELAX AT THE TABLE IN CONVERSATION AND REFLECTION ON THANKSGIVING.

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VIA TUMBLR
THANK YOUR HOSTS

THANK YOUR HOSTS

TAKE THE TIME TO THANK YOUR WONDERFUL HOSTS AFTER YOU RETURN HOME WITH FULL BELLIES AND FULL HEARTS. THOUGH A GIFT IS NICE, A HAND WRITTEN LETTER WILL ALWAYS SUFFICE.

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VIA DRAPER JAMES, BY FAITH-ANN YOUNG

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