A L L A B O U T T H E A P P S

It’s no secret that I LIVE for appetizers, especially during the holidays. Eating is my favorite way to spend the hours where we all stand around the kitchen waiting to, well, eat. Here are a few of my favorite!

Stilton & Pecan Truffles

Orange & Cinnamon Sugar + Savory Soy Chex Mix

Roasted Cauliflower & Artichoke Dip

Brûléed Brie with Black Pepper Raspberry Jam

Balsamic-Roasted Grape Crostini

Brie Fondue with Pomegranate Relish

Thanksgiving Crostini Bar

Baked Caramelized Onion and Chèvre Dip

A fresh new twist on green beans! Find this recipe and so many more on www.pedanticfoodie.com!

U N C O N V E N T I O N A L S I D E S

I do love tradition, especially when it comes to Thanksgiving, but I am always up for adding in a few new recipes! Here are some seasonal but unexpected sides to freshen up your menu.

Haricot Vert with Roasted Garlic Chèvre & Toasted Hazelnuts

Baked Brie Macaroni & Cheese

Arugula Salad with Pears, Walnuts, and Manchego

Pear, Bacon, and Brussel Sprouts Warm Salad

Mixed Greens Salad with Pomegranate, Pine Nuts, and Pomegranate-Merlot Vinaigrette

P O T A T O E S

My pro tip? Brown butter makes everything better.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple Ginger Glaze and Bacon

Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

Twice-Cooked Potatoes

Sparkling Blood Orange Chai is a fresh and spicy way to kick off all of your holiday celebrations! Find the recipe on www.pedanticfoodie.com.

M O C K T A I L S

I always love a good mocktail, but this year, with baby in tow, I am living for them!

Sparkling Blood Orange Chai

Thanksgiving Punch

Cranberry, Lime & Vanilla Bean Spritzer

Spiced Orange Punch

Maple Cinnamon Cheesecake is the most decadent of fall treats! Find the recipe on www.pedanticfoodie.com.

D E S S E R T S

I always eat so much at Thanksgiving that I never have room for dessert until roughly 9pm, when I have already put in a few hours of shopping and need a pick-me-up! I love breaking out a new recipe for the dessert course and these are a few of my most festive favorites.

Maple Cinnamon Cheesecake

Pumpkin Mousse Pie with Cinnamon Rum Whipped Cream and Hazelnut Brittle

Vanilla Panna Cotta with Grand Marnier Caramelized Oranges

Gluten-Free Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Pie with Pretzel Crust

Chocolate Custard Pecan Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pie

Bourbon Sweet Potato Slab Pie with Gluten-Free Pretzel Pecan Crust

Pecan Pie Bars with Cranberry Dark Chocolate Shortbread

Wishing you all the most wonderful of Thanksgiving celebrations!!

Sincerely,

Pedantic Foodie

It’s October!! The month of apple-picking, sweatshirt-wearing, pumpkin-carving, and many, many, many birthdays (tell me, why are there so many October birthdays?). It’s also one of the very best months of food. Here are just a few of my very favorite fall recipes! Happy Monday, friends!