Holiday DRIP!

I love this throwback Calvin Klein ad because its just TIMELESS! And some of us are still trying to catch up. With that being said, It's late in November and time to pre-order that turkey from Popeye's. This turkey is already, brined seasoned and partially cooked. It turns out perfectly when you cook according to the instructions:

COCKTAILS

These ghetto fabulous cocktails evoke warm and fuzzy fall feelings using cranberry juices and apple ciders. Serve with Chex Mix before the meal.

Conjure and Cider

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz of Conjure Cognac

4 oz Apple Cider

Apple wedge

Directions:

Add Conjure Cognac to an ice-filled rocks glass. Top with apple cider and stir. Garnish with apple wedge.

AUTUMN SALAD

Bag of field greens

Dried cranberries or raisins

Sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds

Cheese

Cherry tomatoes Dijon dressing with honey mustard

THE DRESSING

THE GREENS

(NOTE: exchange the pork for a turkey hind or wing)

THE CORNBREAD

THE MASHED POTATOES

Macaroni and Cheese

2 boxes of Kraft Macaroni

1 cup of sour cream

2 cups of grated cheddar cheese

1 cup of bread crumbs

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook both boxes of Kraft Macaroni and cheese according to directions in a large pot. Stir in sour cream and half the grated cheddar cheese. Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 pan. Spread evenly. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top. Cook in oven for 20-30 minutes or until the macaroni is bubbly and done. Sprinkle the rest of the cheddar cheese on top. Put in oven for 5 more minutes until cheese melts.

PATTI LABELLE'S DESSERTS

Any dessert by Patti Labelle. These are also partially cooked and can be found exclusively at Walmart.com. and the stores. She has sweet potato pie, peach cobbler and banana pudding. (Can be served with ice-cream)

Note:

Serve ice water

Sweet tea (instant tea works great!)

And Arbor Mist wine in fall flavors like Black Berry Merlot, , cherry, pomegranate and mixed berry.

2 Days before:

Thaw out turkey in the fridge. Buy all the groceries you need.

1 Day before:

Make Autumn salad, cornbread, macaroni and cheese and greens.

Set the table

Day of:

Heat turkey early in the morning. Make the dressing. Make the potatoes while dressing is in the oven.

While guests are enjoying mixed drinks, put the pies in the oven. Don't forget about them.

When you take them out, refresh your guests drinks.

HOLIDAY DRIP!

This necklace is the perfect Thanksgiving accessory to the hostess dress! The circle links are rhinestone encrusted making this necklace very drippy. (click on the picture to purchase)

This year, roots reggae is what's on the playlist for thanksgiving! It's perfectly righteous background music.