Happy Thanksgiving, friends! We’re in full swing here planning our feast at the Basil & Roses kitchen and wanted to take a moment to thank you for coming along this amazing culinary ride with us! The Persian poet Rumi says ” Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life.” I’m grateful for you, and for the opportunity to share my art, which is my cooking, with you and the world every single day. I hope the recipes I share with you,  feed your spirits, your families, your friends and your hearts.

Our full menu will be up on the blog soon. In the mean time, I wanted to share some our favorite side dishes, which may inspire you as you plan your own celebration.

Happy Holidays!

Your dedicated happiness maker,

Nazanin

 

Roasted Cauliflower with Schug

Nani’s Decadent But Healthy Butternut Squash Soup

I’ve served this earlier when everyone arrives on Thanksgiving and it’s always a hit! It’s a warming, feel-good dish that nicely captures the flavors of fall. The trick is in roasting the vegetables first.

 

Roasted Veggie Quinoa Medly

 

Fragrant Mediterranean Salad

 

Persian Cucumber Salad with Red Onion & Thai Basil

 

Cauliflower Parmesan

 

Red Cabbage Slaw with Honey-Lime-Cumin Vinaigrette

 

Rosemary & Sea Salt Baked Potato Chips

 

Green Garden Herb Basmati Rice

 

Persian Stuffed Sweet Peppers (Dolemh)