This year I’m lucky to be celebrating two Thanksgivings; one with my family in New York and one in Oregon with my love’s family. We all feel so very thankful to have this opportunity this year! As we’ve all grown up and moved away, getting together to celebrate the holidays has proven very difficult with all of our schedules, so for it to work out this time, well, let’s just say we are “gobbling up” every second together!
With my new-found hobby of cooking, my mom didn’t hesitate for a list of what I’m contributing for Thanksgiving dinner. And she’s right to ask because I had a list that could have fed a party of 50! I’ve gathered recipes all over the place; libraries, internet, magazines, and cookbooks. Everything looks so delicious and I actually feel confident that I could pull off something successful. Just one hint for you while gathering recipes: don’t do it when you’re hungry. I swear my list would’ve been done faster if I wasn’t searching on an empty stomach. 
So here’s a list of recipes I’m contributing for Thanksgiving #1:
Appetizers
Carmelized Onion & Apple Tarts with Gruyère
Baked Stuffed Shrimp (from America’s Test Kitchen Holiday Recipe Magazine)
Sides
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Desserts
As I write this, I’m staring at my very first cheesecake, the Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe from my sister-in-law, and it looks delish! It’s sitting in the fridge until tomorrow, so the final results won’t be until I try to slice & serve it for dessert. I have a feeling that no matter how it looks, it will taste divine!
Recipes I’m contributing for Thanksgiving #2:
Appetizers
Choice of Roquefort or Goat Cheese, Dry Salami and Arugula on Milton’s Multi-Grain crackers
Shrimp Cocktail
Sides
Mashed Potatoes with Gruyère
Roasted Root Vegetables with Maple Syrup
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Buttermilk biscuits
Dessert
Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake
What are you making for Thanksgiving dinner?
