Thanksgiving Dinner Game Plan

Here’s a meal plan that uses all of the goodies from our Thanksgiving veggie box special. (To get our Thanksgiving special, you’ll need to order before 3pm on Tuesday Oct 8 for delivery/ pick up on Wednesday Oct 9 or Thursday Oct 10)

Main Course: Herb-Roasted Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken
• 2 bunches Italian parsley (chopped)
• 2 Spanish onions (quartered)
• 2 zucchinis (sliced)
• 6 sweet peppers (mixed colors, sliced)
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• Lemon (halved)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Rub the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and half of the chopped parsley.
3. Stuff the cavity with lemon halves and some parsley.
4. Place the chicken in a roasting pan, surrounded by the onions, zucchinis, and sweet peppers.
5. Roast for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Side Dish 1: Roasted Buttercup Squash and Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 buttercup squash (peeled, seeded, and cubed)
• 2 quarts small yellow potatoes (halved)
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh rosemary (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss the squash and potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary.
3. Spread them out on a baking sheet.
4. Roast for 20 minutes. Stir/flip pieces, then return to the oven for another 15-20 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.

Side Dish 2: Sautéed Radishes and Pea Shoots

Ingredients:

• 2 bunches of radishes (trimmed and halved)
• 1-75g bag of pea shoots
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 clove garlic (minced)

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the radishes and cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Stir in the pea shoots and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Salad: Romaine and Sweet Pepper Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 romaine lettuces (chopped)
• 6 sweet peppers (mixed colors, thinly sliced)
• Remaining chopped parsley
• Olive oil
• Balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, sweet peppers, and parsley.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Toss to combine.

Dessert: Simple Baked Apples

Ingredients:

• 4 apples (cored)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place the apples in a baking dish.
3. Fill each apple with brown sugar and a small piece of butter.
4. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.

This meal plan was created with the help of ai.