While gearing up for the big meal Thursday, you’ll want to keep other dinners simple, like the slow cooker spaghetti and meatballs on Wednesday. On Thursday, we suggest some savory bagel-style pancakes topped with lox as a hearty breakfast to tide them over until Thanksgiving. And of course, Friday makes great use of those leftovers with a hearty turkey soup. Get the week’s shopping list here (ingredients for suggested side dishes not included on the list).
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RecipeBeef Tenderloin with Roquefort-Pecan Butter
These tender steaks, topped with a tangy blue cheese and toasted nut butter, make for a main course that’s ready in minutes but feels like you fussed.
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RecipeCrisp Striped Bass with Preserved Lemon, Chickpeas, and Couscous
Preserved lemon brings a bright, salty citrus note to this Moroccan-influenced dish.
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RecipeSlow-Cooked Pork and Sausage Meatballs with Porcini Sauce
Meatballs from the slow cooker are truly special—the sauce permeates the meat for tender, super-savory results that are delicious even without spaghetti. Because of the way the slow cooker works, the meatballs may be slightly pink inside even when cooked through; if in doubt, an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should register 160°F.
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RecipeDill Pancakes with Smoked Salmon and Everything Bagel Spice
While the main focus for Thursday may be the Thanksgiving dinner, serving a late breakfast of these sophisticated pancakes will keep everyone's hunger at bay until turkey time. -
RecipeTurkey Soup with Dill, Parsley, and Chive Dumplings, paired with Edna Valley Pinot Grigio
After the Thanksgiving feast, take an extra few minutes to toss the turkey carcass into a soup pot with a few vegetables. You'll be rewarded with a rich broth that can be used in this delicious soup with airy herb-flecked dumplings.
