10 lbs. of turkey look a lot more appetizing when you’ve got Thanksgiving leftover recipes to try
If you’re looking at a mountain of leftovers without any idea of what to do, we’ve got you covered. Transform all that food with our Thanksgiving leftover recipes. We’re talking Thanksgiving leftover casseroles, recipes with mashed potato leftovers, and everything in between. And if you are just totally over it, check out our favorite frozen foods from Trader Joe’s that take almost no time to prepare.
Transform your leftover turkey into the ultimate comfort food inspired by Greens & Chocolate. Egg noodles, turkey, and mushrooms are bathed in a deliciously cheesy sauce, then it’s all topped with crunchy breadcrumbs.
Turkey Day leftovers aren’t just for meat-eaters! Take inspiration from Connoisseurs Veg to whip up this vegetarian-friendly dish with your leftover mashed potatoes. We’re drooling over that perfectly crispy crust.
When in doubt, add buffalo sauce! This simple idea from Whitney Bond is a great way to refresh those leftovers. Plus, you can sneak some veggies in for crunch.
These nachos from Bless Her Heart Y’all are the perfect accompaniment for those post-Thanksgiving football games or movie nights. With plenty of melty cheese and veggies, they’re also a nice change of pace from typical holiday food.
These drool-worthy sliders from Simple Seasonal can knock out three types of leftovers at once: dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, and turkey. If you’ve got guests sticking around on Black Friday and beyond, this is the perfect way to feed a crowd.
When you’re so sick of turkey you can’t look at it anymore, that’s when you should prep this genius casserole from Make-Ahead Meal Mom. Once it’s assembled, just throw it in the freezer, and it’s ready to go once you’re ready for a mini Thanksgiving feast in a month or two.
This pull-apart bread from Whitney Bond is the stuff of snacking dreams. Sourdough bread is filled with mozzarella cheese, turkey, and cranberry sauce, then baked until it’s melty and delicious. Drooling yet?
For a hearty breakfast or lunch, pair your leftover turkey with pesto and cranberries to make this drool-worthy bagel sandwich from Glitter and Bubbles. Topped off with cream cheese and butter lettuce, it’s sure to be a winning combination.
Warm up with a big bowl of turkey and wild rice soup. This recipe from The Skinny Fork is hearty but healthy, not to mention the perfect weeknight dinner for picky kids.
Try out a twist on your classic chili with this recipe from Juanita's Cocina. It's easy to adjust to your family's tastes, making it spicier or milder as needed.
We're always left with half a bag of fresh cranberries after Thanksgiving, and now we've finally found the perfect use for them: these tasty muffins from Girl in the Little Red Kitchen.
These turnovers look pretty impressive (read: hard to make), but they'll actually come together quickly with the help of frozen puff pastry sheets. Fill the pastry with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy, and you'll have a mini feast ready in no time. Check out the recipe at A Family Feast.
When in doubt, make a pie! A pot pie, that is. Cathleen over at A Taste of Madness came up with a delicious solution to those turkey leftovers. All it takes is some prepared pie crusts, and butter, and you'll have a completely different meal in 60 minutes.
Take your leftover sandwiches to the next level with Toni from Boulder Locavore. You'll love her combo of turkey, cranberry sauce, and her secret weapon: bacon!
When you still don't know how to use up the extra turkey from Thanksgiving dinner, Sara from Bitz N Giggles has a great idea to transform those leftovers into something totally new. Her recipe for turkey tetrazzini is just the ticket, and it couldn't be simpler.
Don’t want to spend your entire Thanksgiving in the kitchen? These DC-area restaurants will serve up turkey dinner for your whole family
Real talk: Turkey Day isn’t actually about the turkey, so why spend all day in the kitchen? Make Thanksgiving dinner an easy lift by skipping meal prep all together and letting a local restaurant do the work. We’ve rounded up a number of dine-in and to-go options so you can spend more time with your family (and less time hunched over a stove).
Whether you’re looking to kick dinner up a notch with a fine dining experience or you want a simple and casual spread, these DC-area restaurants dish up Thanksgiving dinners even the kids will love (and if they don’t, a few offer regular items, too!). Read on for some of Washington, DC’s best restaurants open on Thanksgiving—plus to-go options for those that want to eat at home, because not having to cook the biggest meal of the year is something to be thankful for!
Lincoln Restaurant Dine in: We're giving thanks for the endless sides this restaurant serves up as part of their Thanksgiving feast. Mac and cheese, brioche stuffing, maple brown sugar sweet potatoes, charred Brussel sprouts and cheese grits are just some of the side stars. In addition to endless sides, enjoy endless meats at the carving station, one a la carte entree and a dessert for $65 ($25 for kids 12 & under).
Take out: Lincoln Restaurant is also offering Thanksgiving at home with a salad, farm turkey with country gravy, three sides, and dessert. Prices range from $75-335 depending on whether you choose the package for 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 people. Orders can be placed by going to their website and clicking the link for Thanksgiving at home or calling the restaurant.
Founding Farmers Dine in: The pre-fixed for this dinner is sure to please even picky eaters. Enjoy a three-course meal that starts with either soup or salad followed by your choice of a main: turkey, ham, pan seared white fish, salmon, veggie loaf, prime rib ($8 uncharge) and (for picky eaters) fried chicken. Each is served with an array of sides, including mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beens and corn bread. And sweet tooths, rejoice! Founding Farmers is dishing out pies on pies this holiday, among them are apple, pumpkin, pecan, key lime and coconut cream. Dinner costs $43.99/person ($20 for kids 12 & under).
Take out: From brunch to dinner to left over kits, Founding Farmers has you covered on Thanksgiving (as well as your entire holiday weekend). Order a turkey and you can technically lay claim to cooking this bird; you'll receive a "raw and ready to roast" Spatchcock Half Turkey that comes enough bread, sides and dessert to feed 4 ($200). Beyond the classic Thanksgiving entree, you'll find maple-glazed salmon, herb-crusted prime rib, veggie loafs and honey-glazed baked ham as take-and-make at home options.
Smokecraft Take out: This modern BBQ joint is rumored to have one of the best catered meals in the DMV. You’ll find expertly smoked meats as the mains here, including turkey, ham, prime rib, leg of lamp (from $135-200). Elevate your sides with duck fat roasted potatoes, smoked cauliflower, flash-fried Brussel sprouts and award-winning Mac-and-cheese. Don’t forget to grab a pie. Pumpkin, pecan, and apple are all on the menu.
Ted's Bulletin Dine in: There are plenty of reasons to love Ted's. Many locations feature a toy box (we're looking at you Capitol Hill and Fairfax), project movies while you eat and feature a long list of kiddie food favorites, like pop tarts, milk shakes and homemade tater tots. You'll find some Thanksgiving specials on the menu, like house-brined turkey and homestyle gravy, but you and your crew can also select from the regular menu making this a best bet for picky eaters.
Take out: Have a Tedsgiving at Home with Ted's take out. Holiday packages include all the staples of a classic Thanksgiving, like turkey, house-whipped potatoes and rolls. Don't forget to add on one of Ted's famous sweets for dessert. Order by Nov. 19 for Nov. 23. pickup.
Chef Geoff's Dine in: It doesn't get more friendly than Chef Geoff's where kids can opt out of the whole turkey deal all together and choose from an array of kid-friendly menu items like cheeseburgers, grilled chicken, steak and grilled cheese. For little pilgrims that want a plate with all the fixings, Chef Geoff's offers that, too ($14). The three-course adult menu ($55) features 10 alternatives to a turkey dinner, like vegan cauliflower steak and Hong Kong scallops.
Take out: You can bring the stand out Thanksgiving offers served at Chef Geoff's to the comfort of your own home (remember to order by Nov. 11): think maple-glazed turkeys, chicken sausage and sour cherry stuffing (!), port wine cranberry sauce and apple crumble pie. Each package serves two ($90) or four ($175).
Mitsitam Cafe Dine in: It doesn’t get more casual than a Smithsonian cafeteria for a Thanksgiving meal! Pay tribute to the dishes and foods the Natives brought to the first Pilgrim Thanksgiving at Mitsitam, voted DC’s best cafe. You can explore classic indigenous entrees from across the Western Hemisphere, including dishes that hail from The Plains, MesoAmerica, the Northern Woodlands and more
Independence Ave. SW & 4th St. SW
National Mall Online:mitsitamcafe.com
Equinox Dine in: Todd Gray’s DC institution doesn’t have a children’s menu per se, but the restaurant will accommodate young diners with off-menu options, like house-made pasta ($20). The prix fixed menu ($80) includes the annual tradition of a free oyster (and oyster mushroom!) bar. At every turn, you’ll find plant-based alternatives alongside meat and fish dishes at this vegan-friendly restaurant.
Rose’s at Home Take out: Elevate your Thanksgiving spread by indulging in Rose's Thanksgiving feast to-go. This meal comes with lemon-pepper brined and roasted turkey, salad, three sides, a classic cranberry sauce, and Hawaiian rolls. Serving 2-4 for $250 and 6-8 for $490, this meal will not only satisfy your craving for turkey and carbs, but also provides a donation to the DC Food Project. Each meal includes free delivery within a 30 mile radius of Capitol Hill.
Dine in: Enjoy views of the Potomac River at this contemporary American restaurant where floor-to-ceiling windows means every seat has a first-rate view. While enjoying the Georgetown waterfront, indulge in a buffet-style Thanksgiving feast that features free range turkey, lamb chops and pecan pie from noon-8 p.m. ($120/person, $60/children 11 & under, kids 5 & under are free).
3000 K St. NW Washington Harbour Online: sequoiadc.com
Streamline your Turkey Day dinner plans by trading kitchen time for dining time. Here’s where to go for Thanksgiving dinner in Atlanta
Putting together a fully home-cooked holiday spread can be stressful. So, if you’re looking to score Thanksgiving dinner in Atlanta without lifting a finger, we’ve got you. From Atlanta restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving Day to those offering Thanksgiving dinner to-go, each one of our picks has kids and families in mind. With these choices, you’ll save some time and be able to head off to all your other Thanksgiving Day activities with a full belly and happy kids.
These Atlanta Restaurants are Open on Thanksgiving Day
If you'd rather go out this year in Atlanta for Thanksgiving, Ray's offers its Traditional Thanksgiving Day Dine In Buffet for $70 per adult, $35 per child. Feast on starters like peel-and-eat shrimp and local meats and cheeses, have some butternut squash bisque or seafood gumbo, and dive into main courses such as savory herb-roasted turkey breast and slow-roasted herb-crusted prime rib. Reservations are required, so make them online or call 770-955-1187.
For a traditional three-course sit-down Thanksgiving dinner, visit the restaurant HobNob between 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. There's a set cost of $45 per person or $17.95 for a kids plate for ages 12 and younger. First course choices include curried pumpkin soup, toasted sourdough or fall salad, while second courses offer roasted turkey breast, glazed ham, seared Atlantic salmon and 12-hour porter braised rib. Dessert is pumpkin or pecan pie or chocolate layer cake. Reservations are recommended.
Old Vinings Inn offers its '22 Thanksgiving Dine In with a three-course prix fixe menu (with add on options) for $70 for adults and $28 for children under age 12. Expect a butternut squash bisque, roasted turkey breast, prime rib, cornbread dressing, garlic green beans, desserts, and more. The children's meal includes turkey, chicken fingers, or mac & cheese, plus one side and a scoop of ice cream. There's also an option for pick-up or delivery in case you decide you don't want to go out.
The a la carte Thanksgiving menu from Souper Jenny this year features "everything but the bird," with the restaurant's popular soups and a long list of sides including Jenny's sausage & apple stuffing with sage & thyme, vegan vegetable stuffing, crispy roasted Brussels sprouts with maple mustard glaze, and traditional holiday desserts.
Good to Know: All orders must be in by Thursday, November 17 at 4 p.m., and there is a $60 minimum. Pick-up is Wednesday, November 23 at all three locations.
Souper Jenny Buckhead 130 West Paces Ferry Rd. N.W. Atlanta
This Acworth barbecue restaurant is offering its annual takeout holiday menu for Thanksgiving, which includes a choice of turkey or ham and all the classic sides you crave, like sweet potato casserole, garlic mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and golden kernel corn. The options are extensive but you'd better reserve your spot fast. Call the restaurant at 770-529-5227 to place your order at least 72 hours in advance.
Serving Alabama-style BBQ since 1988, Moe’s Original BBQ is a great spot to get Thanksgiving dinner in Atlanta. From whole smoked turkeys to vats of mac-n-cheese (and everything in between), you can choose from their Thanksgiving packages or pick up food a la carte. With three locations near Atlanta, they're a great option for outsourcing holiday stress this year.
5005 Peachtree Pkwy., Suite 810 Peachtree Corners, GA
Whether you're looking to add a few extra dishes to your holiday spread or you want the whole shebang, Local Three is offering elevated traditional holiday meals to go. In addition to brined and smoked Bell Evans turkeys or Beeler's honey glazed spiral cut ham, you can pick up fresh cold water oysters, charcuterie boards, whipped brown butter sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, and more. Choose items from their a la carte menu or get everything you need to feed 12 people with their family feast for $399.
Good to Know: Thanksgiving items will be available for pickup at Local Three, from 2-8 p.m. on November 22 and 23.
People come to the OK Cafe for the quality of the food and the sort of menu your grandmother would make for Sunday dinner, if you had a grandma who could cook, that is. With a whole turkey option, you can elect to add pans of mac n' cheese, squash souffle, mashed potatoes, black eyed peas, and more. You can also pick up whole pies and cakes, to finish it off in style. Holiday menus, when published, can be found on their website under "Menu."
284 West Paces Ferry Rd. Atlanta Online:okcafe.com
Sprouts
Although Sprouts is still working on the details for this year's feast, in the past they've offered pre-order turkeys, hams, rib roasts, complete prepared meals, and party trays to take home. Pick up your meal—including a main course and traditional trimmings and sides—by noon on Thanksgiving Day. In addition to the Atlanta store, there are about a dozen others in the general area, so check their website to see which location is best for you.
1845 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Suite 500 Atlanta Online:sprouts.com
Offering whole smoked turkeys or sliced, plus cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, biscuits or cornbread, and cranberry sauce (in addition to your choice of two sides), you can place your Thanksgiving dinner order online in advance for pickup from November 7 through November 23. A whole smoked turkey (feeds 12-14) package with sides is $215, and the sliced turkey package (feeds six) is $125.
This new spot in Dunwoody's The Village is opening this fall, but it's already offering take-home family Thanksgiving dinners. Choose from brined or smoked Heritage North Carolina free range turkey for $110 to $125, with gravy or other sides for $25 each. Or get a smoked turkey, gravy, and four sides for $250. Order online through their other business, Bar(N), and pick it all up from Morty’s Meat & Supply on either November 23, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or November 24 (Thanksgiving Day), from 10 a.m. to noon.
Atlanta's go-to elegant to-go eatery, with two locations, is offering a whole smoked turkey (serves 10-12) for $110, along with fancier-fare side dishes (think bourbon orange cranberry relish) and decadent desserts (salted caramel apple pie, anyone?), priced separately. You can also opt for the classic turkey feast for eight, which includes a customizable menu for $390.
If you want some turkey but you're really not that into the traditional meal, per se, you can pick up a Thanksgiving Carryout Package at Maggiano's. They are still updating the details for this year's meal but in the past it's included a traditional roasted turkey with giblet gravy and focaccia sausage stuffing, country-style smoked ham with whipped sweet potatoes, plus spaghetti and meatballs, four-cheese ravioli, caesar salad, garlic mashed potatoes, freshly baked bread, plus cranberry relish.
Maggiano’s Buckhead 3368 Peachtree Rd. Atlanta
Maggiano’s Cumberland Mall 1601 Cumberland Mall S.E. Atlanta
When you’re looking for easy dinner recipes, you want them to be tasty, budget-friendly and a hit with the kids. Luckily, we’ve rounded up some meals that check all three boxes. Keep reading to see 12 amazing cheap dinner recipes that are big on flavor, but easy on your wallet.
This super simple but classic pasta recipe requires about three ingredients and comes together in just a few minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Get the recipe from The View from Great Island.
If you've already got soy sauce, honey and rice in your pantry, the only supplies you'll need to buy are the chicken thighs and the broccoli. This is an editor favorite, and it comes together in 30 minutes or less. Get the recipe here.
Stuffed shells are always a simple and versatile kid-pleaser. Now try upping the wow factor with the addition of spinach and crumbled bacon. On Sugar Mountain created this recipe that will definitely take your shells up a notch.
Gravy. Need we say more? Let your slow cooker do the work for you on this weeknight (or any night!) chicken and gravy recipe courtesy of Sarah Olson’s cookbook, The Magical Slow Cooker: Recipes for Busy Moms. Serve it over mashed potatoes or as an open-faced sandwich for the ultimate comfort meal.
Kids love pizza. You love your Crock Pot. Mix them together and you’ve got … Crock Pot Pizza. This fun recipe takes the favorite flavors of pizza and puts them over pasta, all with the convenience of tossing everything into a Crock Pot. The next time you want to change up the recipe routine, give this one a try! Click here to get the recipe.
You’ll love all the color in this flavorful lentil and sausage soup, packed with fiber and veggies. Diane and Dave of Homemade Food Junkie created this easy recipe that’s also dairy- and gluten-free.
If you’ve got maple syrup and mustard in your kitchen, you’re already halfway to making this sweet and tangy chicken recipe. Ridiculously quick, inexpensive and a definite crowd-pleaser, this is one dinner recipe that you’ll return to over and over. Grab the recipe right here.
Sweet Pepper Linguine
Pasta is a great low-cost dinner option, and we love this simple version with just five ingredients. Sweet red pepper gives Vitamin C, as well as a nice pop of color on the plate. Click here to get the recipe.
Bacon, Corn & Potato Chowder
Make it a soup night with this creamy, smoky chowder from The Soupmaker’s Kitchen. Add a loaf of warm, crusty bread and a fresh salad, and you’ve got a cheap, easy meal for any night of the week.
Make a big batch of this easy turkey Bolognese, and you’ll have leftovers that you can stretch throughout the week. Courtesy of Sundays with Jennie, this is the perfect winter weather meal to have up your sleeve.
Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken & Beans
A Crock Pot is a must-have item for those chilly winter nights. Use yours to make this delicious and inexpensive five-ingredient recipe that couldn’t be easier. Toss the ingredients in your slow cooker in the morning, and dinner is ready to go. Add some brown rice, and you’ve got a complete meal to keep everyone warm and satisfied. Click here for the recipe.
Warm up with this hearty soup chock full of beans, pasta and a good dose of greens. Jen of How To: Simplify has the recipe that whips up in a snap and makes dinner easy. Want to make it vegetarian? Sub in veggie broth and use cheese-stuffed tortellini instead of sausage.
British food often gets a bad rap, but truth be told, it reigns supreme when it comes to hearty meals. Getting your kids to indulge can be easy considering the cuisine’s inclusion of mashed potatoes, pastry dough and gravy-covered veggies. Keep scrolling to grab a few easy and tradition British recipe the kids will crave.
Once you try clotted cream, you'll never go back. This British spread goes great on just about anything, but is traditionally used on scones for team time. The View from Great Island has perhaps the easiest recipe we've ever seen!
Speaking of scones! You can't enjoy a proper cream tea without a few buttery treats like these scones from Caroline's Cooking. Made with baking ingredients you likely had on hand, they make for the perfect baking activity for an afternoon.
Hear us out: a hardboiled egg, wrapped in sausage, coated in breadcrumbs and then baked. Hello, Scotch eggs! A hearty breakfast that is actually not that hard to make, you'll love this tasty and zesty recipe from The Beach House Kitchen.
Sausage and cheesy mashed potatoes are at the heart of this Irish dish. Served with onion gravy, A Spicy Perspective has a tasty recipe has an easy recipe that is perfect for chilly nights.
Ground beef, gravy and veggies: this is cottage pie! Once you combine in a casserole dish, all that's left is the crowning glory, mashed potatoes and cheese. Check out Boulder Lacavore's simple recipe that makes for great leftovers.
Great for on the go, or slathering in gravy, the Cornish pasty is an easy way to sneak in veggies! Food Fanatic's recipe uses traditional ingredients like steak, onion and rutabaga to name a few, then bakes in a flaky dough.
Want your little kings and queens to dine in style? Whip up Coronation Chicken! Literally a recipe developed for the queen, The Petite Cook's own version pulls together this chicken salad dish in 10 minutes.
Part pancake and part scone, Welsh cakes are great for breakfast or tea. The Worktop's recipe is simple and straightforward, using raisins for natural sweetness.
This English trifle is meat free (unlike Rachel's version in the infamous Friends episode) and oh so delicious. That Skinny Chick Can Bake uses tasty cake, berries, custard and whipped cream to craft the prettiest dessert at the table.
Take a break this year! Treat yourself and your family to a Thanksgiving feast to remember. With less preparation, cooking and cleanup you’ll have more time for family charades or to simply cozy up on the couch and watch your favorite family movie. Scroll down now to check out this abundant list of Bay Area restaurants and meal delivery options you just might be thankful for this year.
One Market One Market’s Thanksgiving menu features a roasted Willie Bird Turkey, served with a fresh Pear and Arugula Salad, Cornbread-Sausage Stuffing (non-sausage version available), Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Shallot Thyme Gravy (on the side) and Cranberry Relish. To sweeten your night, get the Pumpkin “pie” Tart or Chocolate Pot de Crème. This meal comes chilled to heat and serve at home. $79 per person, minimum of two people. Classic cocktails and wine also available. Order here to pickup on Wednesday Nov. 24.
Canela Canela is offering pre-orders on classic holiday meats and desserts for pick-up and delivery. The Thanksgiving Butcher Shop offers Marinated Natural Turkey, Rolled, Stuffed Turkey Breast with Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Cornbread Stuffing and Brussels Sprouts. Available homemade pies by Chona Piumarta of Pastry Cupboard include Pumpkin cheesecake brownies, Pecan Pie with Shortbread Crust or customer favorite: Blueberry Buttermilk Pie. Order here until Nov. 18. Pickup or local delivery available on Nov. 24.
A-Five Meats A-Five Meat Company is a distribution company that provides the finest cuts of wagyu to the world’s top chefs, and now to the consumer at home. Order the new Wagyu Feast, which features 6 pieces of wagyu and wagyu ground beef and includes Kobe beef and the Sanuki Olive Fed A5 Grade. ($1,140) for a turkey alternative with a group. The company also offers a Wagyu Sampler and Wagyu Essentials pack. Order here
Shuk Shuka Shuk Shukka, which means "market" in both Hebrew and Arabic, is a new online marketplace created by a collaborative team of chefs with Middle Eastern roots delivering goods to the Bay Area. To spice up your Thanksgiving feast, snag the Dips and Spices Package that comes with 4 dips and 2 spices for $44.99. Order here
Mina Family Kitchen Chef Michael Mina and his culinary team introduce a very special feast from International Smoke. The dinner serves 4 people and is available for $299. Highlights include Butternut Squash Soup with toasted hazelnuts and pumpernickel croutons, Truffle Caesar Salad with onion crema, truffle vinaigrette and parmesan, Smoked Turkey Breast with truffle gravy, Asiago Stuffed Potatoes, Cornbread Stuffing and Apple Crumble Pie for dessert. Minimal heating and prep required at home. Instructions included. Order now through Nov. 23. In addition to delivery, orders can be picked up Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.
Cassava Take it easy this year with take out from Cassava! The Outer Richmond’s casually elegant eatery is offering a ready to reheat Turkey Day Dinner for four. Stuffed with your favorites and all the fixings, Cassava’s Thanksgiving Meal to-go includes: 1 Whole Turkey (6-8 lbs, roasted ready to reheat), Green Bean Casserole, Candied Yams, Cornbread & Honey Butter, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce and a Whole Pumpkin Pie. Order here
Brenda's French Soul FoodFor a larger group, try the whole turkey dinner kit (Serves 8 to 12) with all the fixin's: Butter Whipped Potatoes, Andouille Cornbread Dressing, Green Beans, Biscuits, Cranberry Compote ($330). Or for a smaller celebration, enjoy the same savory sides with a turkey breast ($165). And to fill your kitchen with holiday aromas, add spiced wine or cider! Order here for pickup on Nov. 23.
Lord Stanley This Michelin-starred Modern European restaurant offers a Thanksgiving Dinner for four. The feast includes: Truffled Turkey Breast Stuffed with Confit Leg, Sourdough and Dried Fruit, Yukon Gold Pomme Puree with Savory Hazelnut Praline, Winter Squash and Persimmon Galette, Spiced Cranberry Sauce, Poultry Jus, Parker House Rolls and Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Calvados and Granny Smith Apple ($375). And to make it even fancier, why not add a side of caviar? Cocktails, beer and wine also available. Order here for pick-up on Nov. 24.
SPQR Chef Matt Accarrino offers an Italian-inspired Thanksgiving feast in two packages—one for 4-5 people and the other for 8-9 people. Both packages include: Herb Roasted Turkey, Black Truffle Gravy, Root Vegetable Stuffing, Winter Green Caesar Salad, Baked Mushroom filled Pasta Rotolo with Marsala Crema, 4 side dishes and a choice of Meyer Lemon Tre Latti Cake, Caramelized Sweet Potato Cheesecake, or Jean's Pecan Pie. Order here to pickup on Nov. 24 or Nov. 25.
3rd CousinStart your intimate dinner for two with a 7-layer salad before digging in to an Herb Roasted Organic Diestel Turkey, Sausage Stuffing, Whipped Potatoes, Yams, and a Classic Green Been Casserole. For dessert, enjoy a slice each of pumpkin pie and pecan pie. All for $198. Order online for pickup on Nov. 25.
Luke’s Local With a wide variety of raw birds, Luke’s Local also offers a smoked (whole or half) turkey from Willie Bird Farms. And choose from a wide selection of sides. Some options are more traditional like Stuffing, Candied Yams and Mashed Potatoes, but other autumnal choices include Arugula Salad with Persimmon, Candied Walnuts and Goat Cheese or Stuffed Squash with Quinoa and Pepitas. Pies are also available. And whether you’re hosting or not, why not throw in a seasonal bouquet or holiday wreath. Order here.
Presidio Social Club Let the Presidio Social Club Exchange fuss over the meal while you focus on your friends and family. Savor the 12-14lb Roasted Turkey, Mushroom Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cranberry Relish. Choose between whole Pumpkin Pie or Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie. Barrel aged cocktails also available. Serves 4-6 ($345). Order here by Nov. 16 to pickup on Nov. 25.
Pomella(Oakland) Mica Talmor’s mains, sides and desserts are all made with his distinctive Mediterranean and Eastern Europe influence. Order a la carte from a special holiday menu that includes Stuffed Turkey Breast Roulade, Harissa Turkey Wings, Mushroom “Bastilla,” Moroccan-style Phyllo Pie, Yukon Gold and Celeriac Mashed Potatoes, Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Butternut Squash and Brandied Cherries, House-made Biscuits, Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Candied Ginger, Pecan-Caramel Bars, and more. Heat and serve at home. Wine and beer are also available. Fresh Apple Persimmon Pie from Oakland-based baker Edith’s Pie will also be available whole and by the slice. Pre-order by noon on Nov. 20 for pick up on Nov. 23 and Nov. 24.
Rocky's Market(Oakland) This year, Rocky's teamed up with Two Local Girls catering to offer to-go holiday meals. For $65/person, start your meal with Salad with Radishes, Oranges, Cojita Cheese and Pepitas before moving on to Roasted Turkey “Pavo Navideno” with Achiote Gravy. The meal includes Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Poblano Peppers, Sauteed Greens and ends with a sweet Bunuelo with Dulce de Leche and Chocolate Sauce. Order here.
Horn Barbecue(Oakland) Why not try one of the Bay Area’s hottest new restaurants? Pitmaster Matt Horn (best new chef, Food & Wine Magazine 2021), offers Smoked Turkey ($150), whole Prime Brisket ($250) or Beef Rib Racks ($120). Sides include Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, and Potatoes. For dessert, try the Pumpkin Bread Pudding. Order now for pickup on Nov. 24.
Buttercup (Walnut Creek, Concord, Vallejo, Oakland) For $80, this Thanksgiving feast is a steal! The meal includes: 2 lbs of Hand Carved, Slow Roasted Turkey Breast, Cornbread Sage Stuffing, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables, Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Caesar Salad and your choice of Pumpkin or Pecan Pie. Generously serves 4 to 6! Served cold for you to reheat at home. Order here.
Montperi Caterers(Oakland) Order Chef Lamont’s Thanksgiving specials delivered to your door. Turkeys range from 10lbs to 18lbs. Traditional sides are available as is Apple Cobbler, Peach Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, or Cheesecake. Order here by Nov. 22.
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley (East Palo Alto)—This Thanksgiving, savor a fully prepared meal by the chefs at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley from the comfort of your home. Each family-style menu includes soup and salad appetizers, turkey with all the trimmings, and dessert for the whole family. The menu includes: Red Kale Salad, Butternut Squash Soup, Oven Roasted Turkey Breast with Muscat Glaze and Pecan Pie Cobbler. Order now until Nov. 18 for pickup on Nov. 25.
Manresa Bread (Los Altos, Campbell, Los Gatos) This Thanksgiving, Manresa Bread features seasonal favorites made with house-milled flour: Pecan Pie, Apple, Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Butter Buns, Kouign Amann, and an Assorted Fresh-Milled Cookie Tin offering five different Cookie Varieties, (25 cookies for $55). Pre-order now for pickup on Nov. 23 or Nov 24.
Black Angus Steakhouse, (San Lorenzo, San Jose, Vallejo) Available in three sizes, family Turkey Dinners feature the holiday classics: Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Sage Dressing, Sweet Potatoes, Fresh Broccoli with Garlic Butter, Garden Salad, fresh Cranberry Sauce, Molasses Bread and Pumpkin Pie. If you’re not in the mood for turkey, why not try the prime rib? Order online.
Selby’s (Redwood City) The entire menu is a la carte so feel free to create the Thanksgiving meal of your dreams. Think organic turkey (10-12lb: $125; 24-26lb: $265), Traditional Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Cranberry-Orange Relish and more! Place your orders by Nov. 23 for pick-up on Nov. 25.
Carneros Resort & Spa—Carneros Resort is offering Turkey To-Go meals for those that want to enjoy the resort’s holiday feast within the comfort and security of their own home. The package serves groups of 4-6 people ($350) and features an Organic Diestel Turkey with traditional sides, all featuring the abundant flavors of Napa Valley. To preorder, call the Market at 707.299.4820 or email Pauline Stanley at pstanley@carnerosresort.com
Left Bank (Larkspur, Menlo Park, San Jose) This 4 course prix-fixe dinner is only $59/person and includes Butternut Squash Soup, Fall Salad, and a traditional Roasted Turkey with Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts, Candied Yams and Orange Cranberry Relish. Or—if turkey isn’t to your liking, try the Honey Mustard Glazed Natural Rack of Pork or the Autumn Risotto. All meals come with Pumpkin Pie. Order online for pickup on Thanksgiving Day. View menu here.
Dee Wagner Kick up your feet, relax and let Dee Wagner do all the work. With options for 2 people ($100) to 10 people ($500), each meal includes Diestel Family Ranch Free Range Turkey, Mushroom Bread Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Moroccan Carrots, and Caramelized Brussels Sprouts and Delicata Squash. Order online and your meal will be delivered the day before thanksgiving. You can also make a donation this Thanksgiving to NoHungerHere and bring meals to hungry people throughout the North Bay.
Jessie & LaurentSave your sanity and order up some gourmet meals from Jessie & Laurent for your family. This San Rafael-based company has delivered delicious, chef-made meals to the Bay Area for nearly 40 years. Thanksgiving offerings from Jessie & Laurent include:
And don't forget the traditional sides: Whipped Potatoes, Classic Stuffing with Mushrooms, Roasted Root Veggies and Cranberry Relish. Desserts include pumpkin pie, pecan pie, rustic apple tartlets and so much more! View the complete Thanksgiving menu here and place your order early so they don't sell out of your favorite items.
Good Eggs Start off with an antipasto board or a cheese platter and move on to a complete Thanksgiving feast (think turkey with all the necessary sides). Or—if you like the way cooking a turkey makes your house smell like the holidays, why not just cook the bird yourself and have all the sides delivered? You can customize, add meat alternatives, tack on a wide selection of fresh desserts and enjoy beer or wine to toast the occasion. Click here to start your order.
Whole Foods MarketWhether you want an entire Thanksgiving feast for 12, just sides, soups and sauces, or a vegan celebration, give Whole Foods a try. With the option of a fully cooked or raw turkey and sides fully prepared or just the ingredients, they really do cater to everyone. Click here to explore your options.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced that Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling approximately 92,206 pounds of LEAN CUISINE Baked Chicken meal products. The items may be contaminated with extraneous materials––in particular, pieces of white hard plastic.
The recalled product is the 8 5/8-oz. carton trays of LEAN CUISINE Baked Chicken, white meat chicken with stuffing, red skin mashed potatoes and gravy, with a lot code of 0246595911 and “Best Before” date of October 2021. They were produced and packaged on Sept. 2, 2020.
Photo: USDA FSIS
The recalled products have establishment number “EST. P-9018” on the side of the case near the lot number. The issue was discovered on Dec. 18, 2020 after receiving five consumer complaints involving hard white plastic found in the product. It is believed the mashed potatoes had pieces of a plastic conveyor belt that broke during production.
There have been no reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products, but FSIS is concerned that consumers may still have some of the affected meals in their freezers. If you have any of the products, do not consume and either throw them away or return to the place of purchase for a refund.
If you have questions, you can contact Nestlé Prepared Foods, at (800) 993-8625.
Thanksgiving this year may be missing Great Aunt Sue’s famous pumpkin pie and Uncle Joe’s flag football game, but some things will never change: a day to reflect and be grateful for everything we do have. Connect with your loved ones and give thanks—even if it is at a distance or virtually—with a Thanksgiving gathering. Evite has dozens of festive Thanksgiving invites perfect for your virtual party or intimate gathering. Whether you’re throwing a Friendsgiving or a traditional feast with all the Grandma-approved fixins’, Evite has an invitation perfect for the occasion. Scroll through for 10 of our favorites to get you in the spirit of the season.
Are you a stuffing fan? Or are you more of a mashed potato and gravy guru?
Career site Zippia recently used Google Trends to determine the most popular Thanksgiving side dish in each state––and the results are pretty awesome. See below to see where your state shakes out.
There were several notable findings including the fact that 47 out of the 50 states prefer carby and cheesy goodness for their sides. Notably, only three states opted for vegetables as their go-to, with Maine’s numero uno being a side salad (ok, what’s THAT about?).
The Mid-West is all about the green bean casserole, the South loves their mac and cheese and ten states claim mashed potatoes as their fave side.
Perhaps the most interesting? Only one state believes the most iconic side, cranberry sauce, is the living end: New Hampshire.
Scratch coding? Advanced robotics? TikTok video production? Sure, your kids could learn one of those cutting-edge skills online this summer, but, let’s face it: Summer is already more than half over, and right now what you need most is any vaguely structured activity. We’re here for you! All “Real-Talk” online summer camps meet daily via Zoom from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. to give working-at-home parents a (theoretical) break. Rates are on a sliding scale; pay whatever you feel three hours of occupied-kid time is worth (no, you can’t send us your firstborn—sorry).
For Grades K-2:
1. How Loud Can You Yell?
Each day, campers will compete to talk the loudest and most often, ideally repeating themselves 5-10 times before their counselor has a chance to respond. They might be playing Roblox or Minecraft or something; it’s hard to tell with all the noise.
2. Click All the Buttons
Mute? Unmute? Camera on/off? Ad for a random app? Click them all, as quickly as you can, in this fast-paced tech-skills camp for young elementary schoolers. Plus, prevent summer slide: Practice your spelling by typing rude words in the chat!
3. Where’s That One LEGO?
Experienced counselors will demonstrate fun, creative LEGO projects…that campers will totally miss out on because they can’t locate the one minuscule piece that the entire build hinges on. Instead, they’ll dump ALL the LEGO bricks they own on the floor to search for it, not find it, and start throwing things.
For Grades 3-5:
1. Destroy the Kitchen
In this fun virtual cooking camp, kids will use approximately 134 kitchen implements each day as they work to produce a single dish of some kind of syrup or sauce (technically, it might be gravy). Sorry, cleaning up isn’t part of the daily camp schedule.
2. Hide in Plain Sight
Join your scheduled Zoom call, then turn off audio and video for the entire session, avoiding all possible interactions with other campers and counselors. Perfect for Harry Potter fans, because it’s like wearing an invisibility cloak!
3. “Mom, Can You?”
Tweens who never miss an opportunity to roll their eyes or tell you that they “CAN DO IT MYSELF, MOM, JESUS!” will interrupt your department meeting to ask for help with needs like locating art supplies, plugging in the iPad and figuring out which direction to turn the faucet to get hot water.
For Grades 6+
1. Just Sleep
Stay in bed. As long as you want. Honestly, as long as you don’t bother your working-from-home parents before noon, we’ll consider this camp a success.
I'm a mom of two living in the Bay Area and writing/editing web content for a living. My kids love screens, LEGOS, screens, books, and screens. I also love screens, but I love my kids more. I'm a runner, a reader, a TV watcher, and an ally.
