Thanksgiving

I will be the first to tell you, I am not a fan of sweet potato casserole, it's a lot of work combined with all of the other kitchen prep and its just too sweet.

Candied carrots are a great side that is earthy and sweet without being to much of either, as I think sweet potatoes can sometimes be. (unless you roast them and that recipe is coming soon)

You'll notice right away, this ain't your mama's green bean casserole, but it is tastier than you have ever remembered. And you can make it a day ahead.

I swear that stuffing is likely my favorite side dish on the Thanksgiving Day table, smothered with gravy and paired with a piece of white meat.

My all time favorite is the stuffing with lots of gravy, what is your favorite dish on the Thanksgiving Table?

There are a million and one ways to make mashed potatoes, but for perfect mashed potatoes every time, the formula is simple. Here's the recipe for the best ever mashed potatoes.

The standard veggies are fine for Thanksgiving, but it's fun to throw a curve ball in there once in a while. And remember to add the new recipes, don't omit old ones for the new creations, your family will revolt and head for the seas.

I'm not asking you to change your tradition, actually the best way to introduce new items to your menu is to keep the tried and true favorites and just add a new item, but no more than 2 at a time or the pilgrims will get restless. How about Roasted Asparagus?

Yes, we know your stomachs are still coping with all the Halloween candy you just ate. But believe it or not, Thanksgiving, the mother of all gluttonous holidays, is just a few short weeks away. The Calorie Control Council tells us that the average American will consume 4,500 calories at Thanksgiving...

Thanksgiving isn't Thanksgiving without the rolls. I love to soak up all that tasty gravy with a fantastic roll.

Before you know it the house will smell of turkey and there will be a sweet potato casserole food fight at a table near you. What do you make for Thanksgiving, all the tried and true recipes? Do you do appetizers?

In our house we can't get enough leftovers. We will have lunch out over the holiday weekend, but right back to the leftovers for dinner and even snack.