Our not-so-traditional menu for Thanksgiving at the beach

Hey reader,  Growing up my family always had the same Thanksgiving dinner. Whether we were at home in Texas or visiting family in Chicago, Thanksgiving dinner was ALWAYS the same: Turkey Stuffing Sweet Potato Casserole Corn Casserole Green Bean Casserole Mashed Potatoes Gravy Breaded Broccoli & Cauliflower Bake Cranberry Sauce Dinner Rolls As a kid, I never second guessed what we were having. What you made for Thanksgiving didn't change. It was an unwritten rule. You ate the same thing you had last year - duh! But that all changed when I got married.  My husband doesn't like turkey. Or stuffing, or casseroles, or mashed potatoes, or cranberry sauce, or gravy. Out of everything I knew and loved about Thanksgiving, he only liked rolls. In our second year of marriage, he compromised on the green beans, so long as they were plain. 🙄 He's overcome a lot of his pickiness since then, but it's still not one of his favorite holidays. I usually make a thin version of Thanksgiving dinner for us and make sure there are some leftovers on hand for him, just in case. Since we'll be in Florida this year for Thanksgiving, I wanted to balance NOT having to buy "all the things" we usually do with something that everyone could enjoy. So this year I gave everyone a yellow sticky and asked them to write down three things they'd like to see on the dinner table. This lets me make dishes that everyone is actually looking forward to eating, and it keeps our mobile food locker on the lighter side. Curious what they wrote? Here you go! Husband: Brussels Sprouts & Bacon, Greek salad, Chocolate Pie The Boy: Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Casserole, Fluffy Rolls The Girl: Mashed Potatoes, Pecan OR Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream, Fluffy Rolls Myself: Sweet Potato Casserole, Fluffy Rolls, Pumpkin Pie (Can you tell who doesn't like Thanksgiving? 😂) The funny thing is, even if I made ALL of these things, we'd easily eat the leftovers within a day or two. (True story, I made FIVE POUNDS of mashed potatoes for the kids and they were gone in 2 days!) So what will our menu be? Everything but pecan pie. :) If I can make a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in an hour (watch it here!), then I can easily make everyone's favorites and turn this unusual holiday into one of the best we've ever had. ALL my best ♥, PS - I'm curious… do you serve any non-traditional dishes at Thanksgiving? Hit "reply" and share them with me! PPS - If you struggle with getting Thanksgiving dinner done quickly, be sure to view my step-by-step meal plan and you can have dinner done in an hour!  Popular on the Blog this Week Is ButcherBox Worth the Cost? Review: Is Butcher Box worth the cost? Just pick your plan & options, then be intentional with the recipes in your meal plan. This monthly meat subscription is so easy to manage, and it can SAVE you money! Read More Here The Benefits of Goat Milk Soap Goat milk soap benefits your skin more than conventional cleansers. It can help with ace-prone skin and eczema. In this post, you will also learn how to buy quality soap. Read More Here Healthy Green Bean Casserole Easy recipe for healthy green bean casserole made from scratch! Use homemade cream of mushroom soup and fresh green beans for this delicious side. Read More Here Freshly Updated Egg Roll in a Bowl This easy one pan egg roll in a bowl recipe (a.k.a. crack slaw) is Whole30, keto, low-carb, paleo compatible, and deliciously addictive! Sub out pork for your ideal protein – shrimp, turkey, chicken or beef, or even tofu! Read More Here Pumpkin Swirl Black Bean Brownies This pumpkin swirl black bean brownie recipe is so simple and easy. They're similar to my classic black bean brownie recipe – with no flour and they're refined sugar-free. My kids love fudgy bean brownies almost as much as they love white bean blondies. I just love that they're all healthy! Read More Here Homemade Flour Tortillas These simple 3 ingredient homemade tortillas are a healthy alternative to store-bought versions and packed with the authentic Mexican flavor your tacos, burritos, and enchiladas deserve! Read More Here New Posts on the Blog This Week Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast Juicy, fall apart, tender beef cooks all day in this balsamic beef roast for slow cooker recipe that is packed with savory flavor and perfect for weekdays on the go! A perfect dump and go dinner, it's freezer-friendly and affordable. Serve over Instant Pot rice or egg noodles with sauteed green beans and Instant Pot sweet potatoes. Read More Here

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