Take a deep breath—holiday season
is here. And with it comes the pres-
sure to cook more (and cook better)
than you do any other time of year.
But food tastes best when the vibe is
relaxed, so for most of the month,
stick to no-fuss weeknight dishes,
like shrimp stir-fry (page 132)
and carrot soup (page 133). Make a
prep list for Thanksgiving, then
unwind on the couch with a pint of
our favorite cinnamon ice cream
(page 142). Even Turkey Day can
be easygoing when you set out a tray
of spice-topped pigs in a blanket
(page 140) to keep the hungry guests
at bay while you finish the gravy.
Pressure, released.
NOVEMBER
Photograph by Caitlin Bensel
FOOD STYLING BY RISHON HANNERS; PROP STYLING BY CLAIRE SPOLLEN
NOVEMBER 2019 REAL SIMPLE 131
