The most nerve-wracking part about Thanksgiving is being sober with family the worry of whether the bird will be fully cooked or even finished on time, or will there be enough food or do I have enough Xanax and wine!?
Author: Kyle
ode to ina: grown up mac & cheese
Everyone is all apple pie this and hot dogs that, but if our great nation’s waistbands are any indication, a plateful of creamy, bubbly, carb-y mac and cheese is about as American as any food gets.
kyle’s fried turkey
Let’s face it, no one gets SUPER excited about that dried up old bird that’s the centerpiece of every family Thanksgiving.
green bean casserole
The easy, slightly White Trash, totally glamorous manifestation of this classic Thanksgiving dish is the kind I grew up with. It’s actually the very first thing my mother taught me how to cook.
springfield cashew chicken
My hometown of Springfield, Missouri is the birthplace of cashew chicken. I tell people this literally every chance I get, and NO ONE ever believes me.
pairs well with: The Sessions + david’s hash brown casserole
“The Sessions” is the true story of a paralyzed man who wants to lose his virginity.
lemony broccoli
This recipe is a staple at my house… It’s just SO. EASY.
savory skinny turkey chili
Most gays confine themselves to strict high-protein, low-flavor meals that promote lean muscle and return on investment of a closetful of tank tops. Day tanks, evening tanks, even cocktail tanks.
mema’s popcorn balls
Halloween as a child in rural Missouri was a bit different than the October holiday I’ve come to know as an adult ‘mo.