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Issue No. 1161: November 2021
This is not a drill, folks: Thanksgiving is almost two weeks away! To help with your T-day prep, we’re sharing our five essential tips for planning your Thanksgiving menu and a full Texas-themed feast—down to the dessert! Plus, easy one-pot recipes for minimal mess and a restaurant worth a day trip.

Don't forget to tune in this weekend for an ALL NEW episode of Goodtaste with Tanji!

Cheers!
Tanji
Photo Credit: Food & Wine magazine
Our Texas-themed Thanksgiving Menu
Texans like to go BIG—and that includes Thanksgiving! Fried, smoked, spiced and glazed in bacon fat, these recipes do not skimp on the flavor—or portion size! Find our epic Texas-approved Thanksgiving menu HERE.
Photo Credit: Half Baked Harvest
7 One-Pot Dinners to Make NOW
When the weather starts to crisp, turn to these comforting one-pot recipes. Not only do they help save on the dishes (which is always a win in our book), but they come together with little effort and fill your home with the most wonderful aromas. Find these weeknight winners HERE.
Photo Credit: Bon Appétit magazine
5 Tips for Planning Your Thanksgiving Menu
With a plethora of sides to choose from and a very large, intimidating bird to roast, it can be overwhelming just thinking about your Thanksgiving menu. Nip your nerves in the bud now by organizing a meal that is easy to execute on the big day. Find our 5 tips to keep in mind while planning your Thanksgiving dinner HERE.
Photo Credit: The Winestagrammer
Tanji’s Wine Finds: Pierre Sparr Grande Réserve Riesling
Looking for a bottle to go with all of your cozy fall foods or holiday feasts? Then you’ll love the Pierre Sparr Grande Réserve Riesling ($18). It has lovely notes of peach, a hint of grapefruit and a trace of minerality—perfect for cutting through anything rich, creamy or spicy. Get it at your local H-E-B and find more of Tanji’s new wine finds HERE.
Photo Credit: Tookie’s Burgers
Tanji’s Dine Finds: Tookie’s Family Restaurants
Planning a day trip to the coast for your out-of-town guests? Treat them to some Texas-sized portions at Tookie’s restaurants in Kemah and Seabrooke. The iconic Tookie’s burger was named one of the best in the state by Texas Monthly and their seafood sister spot serves up incredibly fresh oysters and super-sized crab cakes. Plan your visit HERE.
Photo Credit: International Risotto Festival
15th Annual International Risotto Festival
Enjoy an afternoon of delicious Italian food prepared by some of Houston’s top chefs—all while raising money for a good cause! On Sunday, November 14, Second Servings of Houston, the city's only prepared and perishable food rescue organization, is hosting a lavish event with risotto, antipasti and fantastic wines, PLUS live music, exotic cars, kid-friendly activities and a charity auction! Learn more and purchase your tickets HERE.
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