Every year my family hosts Thanksgiving Day at our house, which consists of getting up at the crack of dawn to start the insane food preparation.
After about an hour or two in, I find myself barking for the food to be ready, so I can only imagine what it's like for dogs. And if your dog is anything like mine, then I'm sure they won't stop shouting until they get their own fixing of turkey and stuffings. Here are 15 Thanksgiving Day must-tries that you're not going to want to miss out on this year:
15. Two Potato Gratin
Because you can't beat the classics.
14. Orange Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
Yes, you can have your bourbon and eat it too.
13. Dark Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
No matter how cute your dog is, they simply can't have a slice of this chocolately goodness. But hey, more for you.
12. Green Bean Casserole With Fried Shallots
You and your pooch will thank me later for this one.
11. Pumpkin Pie With Maple Whipped Cream & Pumpkin Seed Brittle
Can you say maple-kissed?
10. Skillet Cornbread
Looking for a twist? Add full pieces of corn into the mix before cooking!
9. Honey Maple Roasted Carrots
An instant crowd-pleaser.
8. Baked Rosemary Mushroom Polenta
Def a must try!
7. Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Squash With Dried Cranberries & Dijon Vinaigrette
And people think brussels sprouts are boring - psh!
6. Mashed Potatoes With Fried Onions & Bacon Bits
Everyone's favorite classic with a twist.
5. Butternut Squash & Andouille Stuffing
Who says you can't have more than one batch of stuffing on your Thanksgiving Day menu?
4. Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes With Bacon, Brown Sugar & Marshmallows
Whoever said sweets before dinner ruins your appetite was sadly mistaken. Sweets with your meal is the way to live.
3. Wild Mushroom Gravy
Get your veggie on.
2. Maple Glazed Turkey
Every taste of fall all in one entrée.
1. Caramelized Onion Stuffing With Apples & Sage
Add a whole new depth of flavor to your Thanksgiving Day table with this one.