Farmhouse Kitchen, November 2024
When Thanksgiving rolls around, there’s nothing like the classics. With so many traditional Southern recipes in our arsenals these days, it’s often hard to narrow down the list so the table can hold it all. That’s why we often end up with a dessert table just as full as the main — but we’ve yet to hear a complaint!
This month, I’m sharing a few of my classic, tried-and-true Thanksgiving pies. Each of these recipes can be made ahead of time to cut down on your work Thanksgiving Day and give you more time to visit (as well as eat).
Sweet Potato Pie is an old-school recipe that’s simple, classic, comforting and flavorful. This fall favorite is made with roasted sweet potatoes, butter, evaporated milk (my secret ingredient), brown sugar and a blend of warm fall spices. It tastes somewhat like pumpkin pie but has a bit of a milder flavor that I much prefer. Don’t be tempted to skip roasting the potatoes. That time in the oven amplifies their flavor and makes all the difference.
It doesn’t get much more quintessentially Southern than Buttermilk Pie. This dessert is an easy chess pie your whole family will love. With a rich, creamy, custard-like texture, each slice can be served on its own or dressed up with a dollop of whipped cream and a few berries. No matter how you serve it, everyone loves this traditional Southern Buttermilk Pie.
Last but certainly not least is Chocolate Peanut Butter Silk Pie from the kitchen of Alabama Farmers Federation family member Gloria Jeffcoat. She and her husband, George, grow peanuts in Houston County, so no family event is complete without a serving of peanut-packed goodness. With ingredients like cream cheese, peanut butter and heavy whipping cream, you simply can’t go wrong with this decadent, easy-to-prepare recipe.
I’m so grateful to have a holiday that reminds us to consider all the ways in which we are blessed. A full table is just one of those blessings, but the real gift is that of a full heart.
May you and your family abide in all the blessings life has to offer this season and all those to come.
Until next time,
Stacey