Last week I woke up to find that all the leaves outside our window were gone. Now that the trees are mostly bare, we can see a little sliver of the East River from our dining table; it glints blue-green and looks deceptively peaceful on cold, sunny mornings like the ones we had a whole spate of last week. Lately it’s been typical late fall, early winter fare around here — jam-packed schedules and everything hurtling at breakneck speed. Has it been like that for y’all? We’re staying put this Thanksgiving since we’re travelling for Christmas, and even though we’ll be missing our families, I think we’re both looking forward to a peaceful oasis later this week. (Plus, we’ve got oodles of Thanksgiving dumplings in our plans and we’re pret-ty pumped about them!)
I made these little autumnal galettes a few weeks back, but I think they’re a good dessert to put together when things get to feeling hectic. I’m a fairly new hand at homemade pie crust, and while I think I’m learning my way around a good pie, there’s something so serenely soothing in how forgiving galettes are — just a quick roll out of the dough, a layer of sweet frangipane and a pretty pattern of warm, spiced squash is all it takes for these cute, happily imperfect faux-pies to come to life. There’s no substituting pumpkin pie, but I like these as a cheerful wabi-sabi Thanksgiving alternative to have on hand. For the recipe, hop on over to Pure Green Magazine! I’m over there this week talking about these galettes and what cooking seasonally means to me (plus more on my fabulous mama) as a little teaser for a second round of the #PGMinseason hashtag project set to kick off in January. Thanks so much to PGM for having me!
And, because two sides + miniature galettes aren’t enough for a Thanksgiving, some link love lately!
- I think Marta’s savory salmon-topped muffins with a side of Ashley’s old-fashioned creme fraiche doughnuts would be the Thanksgiving breakfast of my dreams.
- Followed by a second breakfast of a mountain of these bacon & scallion griddle cakes (with maple creme fraiche!)
- For dinner, this entire I Am A Food Blog Thanksgiving: Miso. Mashed. Potatoes. GUYS. And lemongrass stuffing, and the next morning you can make stuffing fritters with quail eggs — I hope Steph doesn’t mind when I show up at her door for Thanksgiving. In Japan.
- And then right after that I’m going over to Sydney’s, because waffle stuffing and s’mores cinnamon rolls.
- Or maybe we can just skip the turkey and do insane Sichuan hot pot instead.
- This virtual Friendsgiving potluck that Renee put together looks like it’s going to be incredible — plus, there’s a whole week of giveaways for an amazing local business, J.Q. Dickinson Salt! (Edit: Yes, it is incredible. Check out the full list at the end of the post!)
- I have never had lefse, but I smiled throughout this entire video. (Plus, a behind-the-scenes peek here!)
- I’d be cool with pie for dinner and dessert on Thanksgiving if I could have these chanterelle tartlets. (Also I’d be cool with pie for dinner and dessert as long as it’s pie.)
- Speaking of pie for dessert, this kabocha pie looks like my dream come true.
- But pumpkin, I still love you. Chai pumpkin pie with black tea caramel is everything wonderful about everything.
- And ’cause everyone should be able to eat pie — this gluten-free, vegan pie crust de force by Lindsey (filled with ginger-apple crumble heaven), kabocha times two in a gluten-free crust, and these teeny whole-grain, dairy-free bundles of apple-caramel hand-pie happiness from Oh, Ladycakes.
Finally, speaking of the giving of thanks — thank you so much for being here. I’m so grateful for each and every one of you. Wishing you all safe, happy Thanksgivings full of food, love, and leftovers bestovers!
sarah | little house pantry
i’m newly obsessed with galettes. these look beautiful! does the acorn squash cook up sweet? it’s an interesting combination i’ve never seen before…. happy thanksgiving!
tworedbowls
Hi Sarah! Yes! They are a little less sweet than other squashes, but I thought it balanced out the frangipane that way (plus they get a little boost from the brown sugar). You should definitely feel free to use a sweeter variety like kabocha (my squash soulmate) or butternut if you like, though! Happy Thanksgiving to you :):)
Millie l Add A Little
This is gorgeous Cynthia! I love the sound of using squash, and as you said in the comment above, I’m sure kabocha would be amazing (totally my fave food ever!) Have a great thanksgiving!
tworedbowls
Yesss!!! Kabocha-five!! I honestly would have used it here too except I’m a sucker for that pretty scallopy edge that acorn squash has … haha! (Shh, don’t tell anyone.) Thanks so much, Millie!
mytravelingjoys
These look so yummy, but unfortunately, we don’t have acorn but we do have butternut squashes. I’ll bookmark this recipe to do soon! 🙂
tworedbowls
I think it’d be even better with butternut! 🙂 Thanks so much!
Sini | My Blue&White Kitchen
These Squash (what’s the difference btw squash and pumpkin??) Frangipane Galettes look wonderful, Cynthia! A nice variation of the classic pumpkin pie. And a thousand thanks for the pie love!
Wishing you and B2 a lovely, cozy, & relaxing Thanksgiving! xx
tworedbowls
Hahaha I’m not sure!! Is it that pumpkin is a type of squash? 😡 (I just Wiki’ed it — did you know pumpkin originated in North America? I’m not sure I did…..until approximately one minute ago. Suddenly our fixations make so much sense…) Thank you for those droolworthy tartlets!! Sending you hugs Sini xx!!
Karishma
These look beautiful!! I might just try this for thanksgiving, it sounds delicious.
tworedbowls
Thank you so much, Karishma!
myriam / rhubarb! rhubarb! rhubarb!
squash frangipane sounds perfectly dreamy! i also want to eat everything on your link list.
tworedbowls
Thank you so much, Myriam!! And oh my gosh yes — isn’t the Internet going nuts these days with genius recipes? I can’t keep up with it all! Happy Thanksgiving :):)
Jennifer from Milk and Honey
What a gorgeous take on pumpkin pie.
tworedbowls
Thank you so much, Jennifer!!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
I love galettes, these look dreamy!
tworedbowls
Thanks so much, Laura!! Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
Nicola
Forgiving galettes are fab – I’m still figuring out the pie thing too
tworedbowls
We’ll get there together!! :):) I have a feeling galettes are pretty great practice in the meantime. Thanks so much, Nicola!
stephanie
did you say thanksgiving dumplings!??!?! AHH that would be the.best.thanksgiving. EVER!
also, awesome links and thank you so much for including me 🙂 if you ever show up on my doorstep, there will be a place set for you (and bowl 2!) at my table 🙂
tworedbowls
Bahahaha YAY high-five for Thanksgiving dumpling love!!!! One day we’ll share a Thanksgiving potsticker feast <3 (with miso mashed potatoes, obv.) <3 <3 <3
Tieghan
Your Thanksgiving sounds amazing. I wish I was having dumplings! It’s been so crazy hectic over here too, so I am looking forward to a little break. Although I get to cook the whole meal, so I am kind of nervous. Ha!
The Galettes are gorgeous!! 🙂 Have a great Thanksgiving!
tworedbowls
Thank you so much, Tieghan!! You are welcome anytime for dumplings and galettes 🙂 I hope you had a perfect Thanksgiving yourself! (YAY for the oven being fixed!!!!)
Agnes
Mm they look super yummy! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving and thanks for sharing all these delicious and beautiful recipes <3
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
This is one heck of a gorgeous galette – I love the flavour! Annnnnd thanks for sharing all those links. I wish I could live in some of those bloggers kitchens!
Amanda
What beautiful gallettes (i will be making them) and such a thoughtful sentiment on food and it’s seasons and the lessons you learn. I actually have taken a similar lesson from the earth’s cycles. Love the thoughtful interview and hire food during Thanksgiving especially is inexorably tired to your mom. Same for me. b Thanks also for the awesome links. I bender realized how cray cray/ creative you can get with thanksgiving. Totally unboring! Have a good one!
Amanda
Auto correct. I meant to say “its” seasons and “how” food is tied to your mom and how i “never” realized (though i love that my phone picked “bender” 🙂 if i had texted you your response would be “?” Have a good one!
Erika
Love these galettes! and what a great Thanksgiving line up.
Lindsey
so happy you’re carrying on all the seasonal goodness over on PGM! woot-woot! love how you kept the squash whole, as opposed to a pureed consistency too
wishing you and your man a lovely, and hopefully calm, thanksgiving weekend! many many xoxooxo’s to you!
Tania
Interesting combination! They must be very good 🙂
Kimberly Espinel (@TLPlantation)
These look beautiful, delicious, gorgeous! Thanks as always for sharing your talent
And congratulations on your collaboration with PGM.
Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving.
Nicole
Oh my! These are so lovely! The combination of spiced squash, hazelnut frangipane and a touch of sage sounds like heaven. I’m very jealous of your Thanksgiving dumplings, too 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!
wallflourgirl
In some ways, you guys are so lucky to have seasons! This galette just feels out of place when it’s still 80 outside in the daytime, but I’m determined to give it a go anyway, Cynthia. Have the very best of holidays!
Lindsey | Mabel & the Wooden Spoon
First, I hope you find rest and peace in a Thanksgiving spent at home. Life can be so, so chaotic and exhausting sometimes. Days of quiet are so important. Second, I’m SO glad you used the word “autumnal.” It tops my list of favorites. And, of course, third, these galettes. Thank you for sharing your inspired recipes and bringing a moment of beauty to our days. 🙂
kristie {birch and wild}
I am almost ready for bed, but I a, just about ready to shuffle my slippers into the kitchen and make these beautiful little galettes!
Kathryn
Happy thanksgiving to my two favourite red bowls! A peaceful couple of days at home sounds like the perfect antidote to the craziness of this season. I’m so grateful that I got to meet you this year and for the beautiful posts that you always bring us xo
Shikha la mode
Love galettes and all these links – have a happy Thanksgiving!!
Alanna Taylor-Tobin
These galettes are AWESOME and so are your stunning photos. Thank you so much for the shout out. 😀
jenna @ just j.faye
LOVE these galettes and the flavor combination!
Pang @ circahappy
Happy Thanksgiving, my lovely friend. Your galettes look wonderful and I love your interview, lady 🙂
Renee
They look incredible, the links are awesome and THANK YOU too Cynthia. It’s a pleasure to read your blog, see your beautiful photos and you inspire me every time.
Baking Magique
I’ve never had anything with acorn squash but it looks like a beautiful root vegetable!
Kate Ramos (@holajalapeno)
Those galettes look wonderful! I don’t know what you did to that pie crust to get it to look so damn fluffy!! Hope you had a nice, quiet Thanksgiving!
Portland Fresh
Such a lovely post! That first photo- brilliant!