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Frank McClelland’s Thanksgiving Feast and Recipes | Photographs

Join acclaimed chef Frank McClelland and his family at their Apple Street Farm in Essex, Massachusetts as they get ready for a seasonal Thanksgiving feast.

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Mashed potatoes in a white bowl, red cabbage in another bowl, roasted Brussels sprouts in a rectangular dish, with small bowls of salt and pepper on the side, all on a dark tablecloth.

Thanksgiving sides include Pommes Purees, Braised Red Cabbage with Apples, Apple Street Farm Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Bacon.

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Join acclaimed chef Frank McClelland and his family at their Apple Street Farm in Essex, Massachusetts as they get ready for a seasonal Thanksgiving feast, and then try his Thanksgiving recipes, first featured in our 2011 holiday issue.
One of the many turkeys Frank is raising at Apple Street Farm.

One of the many turkeys Frank is raising at Apple Street Farm.

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One of the many turkeys Frank is raising at Apple Street Farm.
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Chickens on the property at Apple Street Farm.

Chickens on the property at Apple Street Farm.

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Chickens on the property at Apple Street Farm.
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Frank gathers eggs in the henhouse.

Frank gathers eggs in the henhouse.

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Frank gathers eggs in the henhouse.
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Freshly gathered eggs fill the inside of an antler handled basket.

Freshly gathered eggs fill the inside of an antler handled basket.

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Freshly gathered eggs fill the inside of an antler handled basket.
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Frank heads back to the farmhouse.

Frank heads back to the farmhouse.

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Frank heads back to the farmhouse.
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An overhead view of the variety of eggs gathered that morning.

An overhead view of the variety of eggs gathered that morning.

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An overhead view of the variety of eggs gathered that morning.
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Frank looking over some baby greens at the farm's brand-new greenhouse.

Frank looking over some baby greens at the farm’s brand-new greenhouse.

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Frank looking over some baby greens at the farm’s brand-new greenhouse.
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Muck boots at the ready for chores around the farm.

Muck boots at the ready for chores around the farm.

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Muck boots at the ready for chores around the farm.
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McClelland's son lends a hand.

McClelland’s son lends a hand.

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McClelland’s son lends a hand.
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Frank and Heather give their daughter a push on a wooden swing in the barn.

Frank and Heather give their daughter a push on a wooden swing in the barn.

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Frank and Heather give their daughter a push on a wooden swing in the barn.
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Frank and Heather with their dog, Lance Seawater McCelland framed by the weathered shingles of the Apple Street Farm barn.

Frank and Heather with their dog, Lance Seawater McCelland framed by the weathered shingles of the Apple Street Farm barn.

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Frank and Heather with their dog, Lance Seawater McCelland framed by the weathered shingles of the Apple Street Farm barn.
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The Thanksgiving table is set for family and friends.

The Thanksgiving table is set for family and friends.

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The Thanksgiving table is set for family and friends.
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Frank McClelland sister Cathy's Pecan Pie is a holiday favorite and a delicious way to end the meal.

Frank McClelland sister Cathy’s Pecan Pie is a holiday favorite and a delicious way to end the meal.

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Frank McClelland sister Cathy’s Pecan Pie is a holiday favorite and a delicious way to end the meal.
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Thanksgiving sides include Pommes Purees, Braised Red Cabbage with Apples, Apple Street Farm Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Bacon.

Thanksgiving sides include Pommes Purees, Braised Red Cabbage with Apples, Apple Street Farm Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Bacon.

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Thanksgiving sides include Pommes Purees, Braised Red Cabbage with Apples, Apple Street Farm Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Bacon.
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A table setting brings some of the outside in.

A table setting brings some of the outside in.

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A table setting brings some of the outside in.
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Frank and Heather enjoy their Thanksgiving feast with their guests.

Frank and Heather enjoy their Thanksgiving feast with their guests.

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Frank and Heather enjoy their Thanksgiving feast with their guests.
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The soup menu changes at the McClelland's but Thanksgiving always begins with a big pot of something seasonal and delicious. Butternut-Citrus Soup with Bay Scallops and Mushrooms is a rich squash soup offering.

The soup menu changes at the McClelland’s but Thanksgiving always begins with a big pot of something seasonal and delicious. Butternut-Citrus Soup with Bay Scallops and Mushrooms is a rich squash soup offering.

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The soup menu changes at the McClelland’s but Thanksgiving always begins with a big pot of something seasonal and delicious. Butternut-Citrus Soup with Bay Scallops and Mushrooms is a rich squash soup offering.
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To see more of photographer Joe Keller’s work, please visit kellerkeller.com. This post was first published in 2011 and has been updated.

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