Hi friends! 👋

I’m so tired this morning. Last night I helped out in the green room at my daughter’s show, and wow. Costume changes, bobby pins everywhere, and a whole lot of nervous energy packed into one small room. It was chaotic and loud, and I loved every minute of it. Watching her up on that stage made it all worth it! But my feet are still recovering, so today is a coffee and pajamas kind of Sunday.

It’s also a menu planning kind of Sunday. Can you believe Thanksgiving is less than three weeks away? I always tell myself I’ll plan early, and then suddenly it’s the Monday before, and I’m scribbling a grocery list on the back of an envelope.

So this year, let’s get a head start together.

The turkey gets all the attention, but if you ask me, the sides are the real stars. They’re what people go back for seconds on. Here are four of my favorites: a couple of new ones plus two oldies that have been on my table for a while.

🍠 Candied Sweet Potatoes​
Sweet, buttery, and a little bit sticky in the best way. This is one of those dishes that feels like a holiday the second you set it on the table.

🌽 Corn Pudding​
If you’ve never had corn pudding, you’re in for a treat. It’s cozy and comforting, and it pairs with just about everything on the plate.

🥓 Green Beans Almondine with Bacon​
This one’s an older recipe, but it’s too good not to share again. Green beans are great. Green beans with bacon are even better. That’s just math!

🍞 Grandma’s Parker House Rolls​
Is it really Thanksgiving without warm rolls? Not in my house. These come straight from Grandma, and making them always makes me feel a little closer to her.

Before I go, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for opening these emails, for trying my recipes, and for sending me notes about how they turned out. It means more to me than you know. Cooking is always better when you get to share it, and I’m so glad I get to share it with you.

Now I want to hear from you! What’s the funniest Thanksgiving mishap you’ve ever had in the kitchen? Burnt rolls, a turkey that wouldn’t thaw, a pie that slid right off the counter? Hit reply and tell me. I read every single one, and I promise you’re not alone!

❤️ Heidi (aka Lulu)

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