My Thanksgiving Pep Talk 🦃✨

You’ve got this

Thanksgiving is tomorrow. DON’T STRESS.

My biggest tip: Write out everything you’re serving in advance so you can cross it off as you go. That way you don’t forget anything and you get a little burst of accomplishment when you check dishes off.

When guests ask what to bring, give them something that makes your life easier and saves you a trip to the bakery, the grocery store, or Baked by Melissa (cupcakes are a great dessert to bring if you are the guest).

Most of all, be warm and loving and welcoming to your guests. Don’t sweat the small stuff—only you care about it. And don’t worry that there won’t be enough food. (I always worry and we always have too much.)

happy thanksgiving

But…just in case, here are a few quick and easy recipes to add to your meal, plus what I’ll be making with my leftovers on Friday. (If you missed it, here’s my veggie-packed Thanksgiving menu for some last-minute inspo.)

Happy Thanksgiving. I’m so grateful for you. 💕

Here’s what’s on the menu this week:

For the feast:

• String Beans with Almonds & Tahini

• Garlicky Iceberg

For leftovers:

• Veggies & Eggs

• Turkey & Rice Soup

String Beans with Almonds & Tahini

If you’ve written out your list and suddenly feel like you need more greens on the table, make this. It’s one of my favorite dishes. It comes together so quickly—way faster than other green bean sides you might normally serve.