Italian Thanksgiving Recipes!

Unless you're a Med-e-gone, some kind of pasta on Thanksgiving is just plain normal. So is spending the four days preceding Turkey Day in the kitchen. It's just what you do. This year, we'll be trying some new recipes while sticking to the good old favorites, too. I've decided to pull together some of my favorites in this post for your menu planning pleasure...Click the links for the full recipe:

Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes - Our family favorite - rich & creamy!

Captain Morgan's Sweet Potatoes - The perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy!!

Thanksgiving Dinner Rolls - Just use this bread recipe but shaped into rolls.

Sunday Gravy - for your Thanksgiving pasta!

And for dessert, be sure to check out Cucina Domenico's latest post: Pumpkin Crisp!

Twas the night before Thanksgiving....

'Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house,

three little creatures were stirring, (though I'd prefer a mouse).

The turkey was thawing in the sink with care

And by this time of night, I've lost most of my hair.

For the children were long overdue for their beds,

and visions of Hawaii danced in my head.

But still, in the kitchen I calmly remained

to continue the cooking, the baking, the pain.

Cuz this mamma is tired, she's huffing and puffing

just to get throught the cranberry sauce and the stuffing.

For this meal won't come from a box or a can

It's a homemade Thanksgiving - every dish, every pan...

...is a masterpiece made with much hard work and love

to remind us to be thankful for all from above.

So despite all the blood, sweat, and tears, it's worthwhile

just to see my whole family full of turkey and smiles.

So on the eve of this feast, let us never lose sight

of all of our blessings.... and with that said,

Goodnight!