Week 34 - Be Thankful For What You Got

Thanksgiving is a big deal in this family, as it is for many others.  Since my husband and I both love to cook, the day is truly a family affair and we go all out.  This year, we are extremely excited and very thankful to have our amazing box of produce available to inspire the dishes that will grace our celebration.  With thirteen people to feed, it's great to know that we'll have lots of variety on the table to enjoy!

In the box this week

(top) lettuce, carrots, celery, spinach

(middle) avocados, persimmons

(bottom) green beans, cucumbers, butternut squash, lemons, pumpkin, herb bundle

Thanksgiving recipes using the box

• Maple-glazed Yams with pecan topping (using yams from last week's box)
• Wild mushroom and Butternut Squash bread pudding
• Persimmon and orange salad
• Spicy cornbread stuffing with Celery, red peppers, chipotle chiles and andouille sausage (made with fresh cornbread)
• Lemon roasted Green Beans

Other Thanksgiving recipes

• Rotisserie turkey
• Gravy
• Mashed potatoes
• Cranberry-orange sauce

Do I really have to wait five more days?  With all of these amazing dishes to try, I'm feeling very impatient!
This week's title is inspired by the song of the same name by Massive Attack.