My whole “go to the grocery store mid-day on Monday instead of over the weekend to avoid the crowds” plan did not pan out the way I’d hoped. There were more people at Wegman’s than I’d ever seen there before, so I was stuck navigating crowded aisles with a heavy dairy- and baking supply-laden cart. There was no fresh sage or thyme to be found, two of the most vital herbs for a fantastic Thanksgiving meal. Plus, apparently everyone was making my mom’s wineberry salad, because every brand of raspberry gelatin was sold out. Luckily, I was able to find those three missing ingredients at another grocery store. Between the two grocery stores, a trip to the Farmers’ Market on Saturday, a trip to the butcher for some chorizo, and another trip to the Farmers’ Market on Tuesday to pick up the turkey, I finally had everything I needed for Thanksgiving dinner. So now it is the day after Thanksgiving. The refrigerator is filled with leftovers, my canning shelves and chest freezer are packed with fruits and vegetables, and I would rather steer clear of going grocery shopping for at least a week. But as much as I love turkey and gravy, if I have to eat my Thanksgiving leftovers straight-up for that entire time, I might go crazy. Which is why I’m coming up with fun ways to use my leftovers, like this breakfast casserole. Do it!
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42 Cocktails for the Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving week!
If you’re hosting, have you gone grocery shopping yet? One of my birthday gifts to Dan (who turned 27 yesterday!) is that I’m not making him come to the grocery store during Thanksgiving week with me. Out of all the gifts I got him, this one might be his favorite. He hates navigating a busy grocery store! I’m not particularly fond of it either, so I’m hoping that by going mid-morning today, I can avoid much of the rush.
If you aren’t hosting Thanksgiving dinner, consider offering to bring the makings of a festive cocktail on Thursday. You’ll be able to stay out of the cook’s way and not take up any valuable stove or oven space. Plus, a big holiday definitely calls for a fun cocktail! Here are 42 drink ideas that would be great before, during or after Thanksgiving dinner.
Chocolate Cocktails for Morning or Evening:
Chocolate peppermint eggnog by Daily Dish Recipes
Peppermint-spiked hot chocolate
S’mores shots in chocolate glasses by Spa Bettie
Hot chocolate peppermint shots by Spa Bettie
Photos by Spa Bettie, Dinners, Dishes and Desserts, and Savvy Eats.
Cranberry Cocktails for Dinnertime or After:
Amaretto-cranberry kisses by Recipe Girl
Cranberry fizz by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
Cranberry pomegranate spritzers by Because I Like Chocolate
Cranberry-spiced martinis by Noble Pig
Crimson spice cocktail by The Boys Club
Fresh cranberry ginger vanilla margaritas by How Sweet It Is
Poinsettia mimosas by Big Bear’s Wife
Sparkling pomegranate cocktails by MountainSide Bride
Creamy Cocktails Made With Love:
Bourbon chai by Saveur
Homemade Irish cream by How Sweet It Is
Peppermint patty martini by the Novice Chef
Pumpkin pie martini by Noble Pig
Rosy cheek by Winter Cocktails
Spiced snowflake cocktail by 52 Kitchen Adventures
Photos by Savvy Eats and Shockingly Delicious.
Fruity Cocktails Count As Healthy, Right?:
Golden plum and sage cocktail by Honestly Yum
Happy elf cocktail by Noble Pig
Hard cider sangria by Sarcastic Cooking
Orchard fete by Winter Cocktails
Pomegranate cosmo by Supper for a Steal
Pomegranate sangria by Will Cook for Smiles
Spiced pear martini by The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie
The sugar plum by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Refreshing Cocktails for Before or During Dinner:
Champagne punch with raspberry and orange liqueur by A Spicy Perspective
Grand mimosa by Gourmande in the Kitchen
Honey sage gin fizz by How Sweet It Is
Warming Cocktails to End the Evening:
Bourbon cider cocktail with cinnamon and ginger by offbeat + inspired
Pumpkin martini by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Spiced amaretto apple cider kiss by How Sweet It Is and The Boys Club
The Normand fizz (apple ginger Calvados) by Gourmande in the Kitchen
Whiskey cider by Busy in Brooklyn
Winter squash cocktail by Shockingly Delicious
What will you be drinking on Thanksgiving? Have you done your grocery shopping yet?
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