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Thanksgiving Pairing: Maple Bacon Roasted Turkey and Chardonnay

My favorite bird!  Spoil yourself on Thanksgiving with turkey wrapped in bacon and Gary Farrell Chardonnay. We make this turkey every year and it is the best. Try the recipe on Thanksgiving and you'll be in heaven!  I am blessed an thankful to have such wonderful friends and family. Cheers!

Perfect Pair: Potato Gratin and Chardonnay

Love these potatoes! I know a lot of people like mashed for Thanksgiving, but these are better.  This recipe was featured in the Capital Cooking Cookbook.  

Thanksgiving Recipe: Corn Pudding with New Age White Wine

Nothing says Thanksgiving like corn pudding.  I put my recipe to the test for my friends and they loved it.  This is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Perfect Pair: Maple-Roasted Turkey with Beer and Wine

Pete and I basting the turkey.

Spoil yourself on Thanksgiving with an organic turkey from Ayrshire Farm and pairings from Francis Ford Coppola Winery, 3 Stars Brewing Company and Ommegang.  I tested out the menu recently and this turkey is the best I've ever had.  Try the recipe on Thanksgiving and you'll be in heaven!  (This recipe is best made with friends when there is no Coronavirus while sipping beer and wine.)  I am blessed an thankful to have such wonderful friends and family.  Cheers!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I have so much to be thankful for and I'm sure you do to.  Tell those you love how thankful you are to have them in your life.  I hope you have an amazing day!

The Best Thanksgiving Recipes You've Never Tried

It is getting closer to feast time.  Have you planned your Thanksgiving menu yet?!  Check out some of my recipes below to make the best sides, cocktails, turkey, dessert and more.  What are some of your favorites?

Thanksgiving Recipe: Sweet Potato Soufflé

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching.  Michelle Poteaux of Bastille has shared one of her personal family recipes from her Mom's side of the family.  Her Aunt Denise made it every year and at Thanksgiving she thinks of this dish above everything else!  Enjoy!

Thanksgiving Recipes: Sausage Bread

Apollina Spoto shared this recipe with us:  I definitely have a recipe to share for Thanksgiving, thank you for asking me to contribute!  My family and I make this every morning on Thanksgiving, we eat it while we watch the parade and drink coffee, it's my favorite part of the day! 

Perfect Pair: Mushroom, Sausage and Spinach Bread Pudding with Wine and Beer

Try this recipe instead of stuffing this year.  It was a big hit at my pre-Thanksgiving feast.  This is one of my favorites that I love during the holidays!  Our local pairing suggestions work perfectly.  Enjoy!

Thinking of Drinking: Pecan Pie Cocktail

Looking for Thanksgiving cocktails?  I'm a big fan of drinking my dessert.  (less calories and more fun!)  Try my version of Pecan Pie.

On the Road Again: Indian Rocks Beach, Florida

We spent Thanksgiving at the beach in sunny Florida.

What do I do with all of this left-over turkey?

Make some Turkey Potpie.  That extra turkey is "money in the bank."  Don't just reheat and repeat.  

A Thanksgiving Menu for a Small Crowd with Wine Pairings

One year my family was set to come to town, but couldn't at the last minute.  We didn't want to make a whole turkey for the two of us (at the time), but we wanted the Thanksgiving flavors.  I came up with this menu so we could get a little taste of turkey and all the yummy sides.  Enjoy!

Get Ready for Thanksgiving with these Fall Cocktails!

You know I'm a sucker for a fabulous fall cocktail.  Here's some of our Capital Cooking favorites:

10 Cranberry Recipes You Didn't Know You'll Love

Since fall is here, you might be looking for the perfect recipe to add cranberries to your meal. Tired of the canned cranberry sauce? Try my Cranberry Salad, Cranberry Apple Sauce, Cranberry Margarita or my Cran-Apple Cobbler Cocktail!

Perfect Pair: Mom's Sweet Potato Casserole

Tuesdays is all about pairing food and drinks with the help of our experts.  This week, wine expert, Neal Wavra, the sommelier of the Ashby Inn in Paris, Virginia, helped us select the perfect pairings. 

Thanksgiving Recipe: Homemade Green Bean Casserole

This Green Bean Casserole is a must try for Thanksgiving! You'll love this recipe because everything is homemade. This isn't the canned cream of mushroom soup with fake fried onions version. This is the real thing and it is worth the extra effort. Enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is a time for reflection and thanks.