Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it is the perfect day to celebrate good food, good people and good times. We have compiled a Thanksgiving Guide detailing cool recipes to try, convenient hosting hacks and local places to find delicious ingredients and food! Read on and happy Thanksgiving, Atlanta!
Recipes
Appetizer: Fried Mashed Potato Balls
If you’re looking for a mouthwatering side that’s easy to make, this is the recipe for you. Mix spices, bacon, cheese and whatever else your heart desires into these delicious bites! This is sure to be a crowd favorite and a great dish to make from leftovers as well.
Side: Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecan Topping
Get all the comfort food with half the calories! This is a terrifically tasty option that everyone can enjoy. Plus, this yummy dish is very manageable, taking only ten minutes to prep!
Entree: Sweet Tea and Citrus Brined Turkey
This one is for all the southern cooking fans out there. Combine the sweetness of the tea with the tanginess of the citrus to make a beautifully colored, deliciously tasty bird. We think this turkey is worthy of being the main course!
Dessert: Pumpkin Pecan Bread Pudding
The ultimate fall treat to indulge in after your main meal, this sweet, flavorful dish will not last long on the dinner table. Kick it up a notch by pouring a sweet bourbon sauce on top!
Hosting Hacks
Thanksgiving is a joyful time of gathering, but it can be stressful to put together a feast, to entertain loved ones and to actually enjoy the day yourself. Here are a few tricks from Forbes and The Washington Post to help make your day as fun and stress-free as possible!
- Add a portable induction burner to your kitchen to reduce cooking time and to make multi-tasking much easier.
- Meal prep as much as you can! The more you do in advance, the less stressful the day of Thanksgiving will be. Even beginning to prep the ingredients will be a huge help.
- Clear your refrigerator for holiday meal ingredients and for leftovers later. You can get creative by using a combination of racks and baking sheets to create more room!
- Add an extra coat rack for guests to hang coats and scarves. This will decrease the amount of clothing strewn about your home.
- Move pet bowls, clutter and objects out of the way to reduce the chance of someone tripping on your four-legged friends or other items.
- You’ve worked hard, and you deserve to enjoy your evening too! Set aside ten minutes to decompress before your guests arrive so you will feel more rested and clear-minded.
Shop Local
Atlanta is full of incredible local markets and shops that support Georgia farmers and communities. Find delectable, high-quality Thanksgiving ingredients at these Atlanta favorites!
As Atlanta’s best farmer’s market and gifts located conveniently in the heart of Buckhead, Lucy’s Market is a one-stop-shop offering fresh produce, decor, prepared foods and more. You’ll be able to cook and decorate for Thanksgiving in no time!
A true world market, the Dekalb Farmer’s Market receives direct global shipments of fresh food from international sources of the highest quality. They have a variety of offerings such as international products, baked goods, produce, freshly prepared dishes and much more!
Since 1918, The Municipal Market has been serving Atlanta food from local vendors such as City Provisions, S & H Produce, Atlantic Seafood and many more. Stop by and pick out delicious delicacies and gifts for the holidays!
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