Each attendee is responsible for preparing a single dish, and for as long as I’ve had my fancy cooking skills, I’ve been Annie’s “woman behind the curtain.”Įvery year circa November 1, I call upon my culinary creativity and begin the brainstorming process for “Annie’s side.” I can’t send her to the table with basic mashed potatoes, people! Her dish needs to be creative. You see, one of my best friends, Annie, celebrates her family’s Thanksgiving potluck-style. Like I’ve said many times before, my Thanksgiving menu is traditional/non-negotiable, and I wouldn’t dream of including the outrageously delicious Three Cheese Pumpkin Mac with Pancetta and Sage on your screen.īut things aren’t always about ME (shocker), especially when it comes to T-Day sides, and dreaming up an annual offering is as important a part of my holiday tradition as cocktail hour in the bath or Logan’s midday plate of pigs in a blanket.
