// Photo via Lexington Company

While I’m excited to be spending Thanksgiving in Europe this year, part of me is bummed to be missing out on the traditional Turkey Day meal. Suddenly I’m craving turkey and pie and a gazillion side dishes and since my dream of hosting a Thanksgiving dinner will have to wait until another year, I’ve pulled together my dream dinner with 9 recipes I’m dying to try:

 Crisp Red Potatoes with Garlic-Herb Oil // Turkey with Herb Butter & Roasted Shallots
// Pumpkin Pie // Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip //
Pomegranate and Cranberry Sparkler // Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball
// Roasted Parmesan Green Beans // Kentucky Biscuits // Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples & Bacon

What is your favorite part of a Thanksgiving dinner? Is anyone hosting Thanksgiving this year? Any turkey tips?