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.

By Keller and Keller|Oct 14 2015|

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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Chickens on the property at Apple Street Farm. — 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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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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Frank heads back to the farmhouse. — 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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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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McClelland's son lends a hand. — 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 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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The Thanksgiving table is set for family and friends. — 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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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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A table setting brings some of the outside in. — 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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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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This post was first published in 2011 and has been updated.

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