What's on for Thanksgiving?

Honestly, things are still a bit undetermined around my house for the holiday. But, I have plenty of recipes to choose from for the holiday menu. Can you tell Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday?

Here's a list of favorites that I have made the last two years:

Turkey

Brined. Definitely. Now, keep in mind we get a pastured bird, one that has not been injected with salt water like many familiar grocery store turkeys. If your bird has been injected, no need to brine since this will not work. The spouse has Turkey Duty.

Salad

Yep, salad is a must since I found local sources for my greens for Thanksgiving. Here's some favorites that we've served for the holidays.

Harvest Salad

Roasted Fall Fruit and Bleu Cheese Crostini Salad

Red Wine Poached Pear Salad

Orange, Fennel and Pomegranate Salad

The Sauce

Cranberry-Apple Cardamom Sauce

Red Wine, Rosemary, Vanilla Applesauce

The Green Vegetable

Real Green Bean Casserole

Cauliflower, Chard and Leek Gratin

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Shallot Vinaigrette

Brussels Sprouts with Apples, Sage, Bacon, Chestnuts and Gouda

Sweet Potatoes

Maple Orange Sweet Potato Souffle

Dessert

Vanilla Sweet Potato Pie with Brown Sugar Pecan Crust

Red Wine Caramel Apple Tart with Gorgonzola

Honey Five-Spice Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Also, I love the Serious Eats recipe sharing going on now in their Thanksgiving section. It makes me want to do a whole new menu all over again!