Thanksgiving Prep From Start To Finish Mains Sides And Desserts Orthodox Jewish Sonya's Prep

[@esterherschkovich6499]

I will be celebrating my first Thanksgiving with family in America...met them through doing my DNA 💟🌟🥂🌸🥂

[@lyndaalterio1027]

How wonderful! Happy Thanksgiving and hope you have a wonderful time with your family!!

[@SonyasPrep]

How exciting!! Hope you enjoy

[@esterherschkovich6499]

@@lyndaalterio1027 Thank you 💟

[@esterherschkovich6499]

@@SonyasPrep Thank you 💟

[@janasali821]

Awesome!!

[@MeS-xn2nf]

I am not Jewish but Sonya I am here all the time watching all your meals because I want to incorporate Kosher eating in my lifestyle. One thing I think I will try one day is that sourdough bread. I could use some of that bread for a great sandwich 😂 😂 Thank you for sharing your life.

[@mariakoufalis1487]

Olive oil tip. The darker the oil the stronger the flavor. That is because it’s the first cold press. The lighter the colour the milder the taste. That is second or third press. Always aim to get olive oil that is sourced from one region., ie: Greece, Italy etc. Stay away from blends. Finally a dark bottle is best so as not to have light penetrating the bottle.

[@laurenbrandon7699]

I had friends in Mississippi/Arkansas who invited me for thanksgiving. Of course they had the “traditional” foods, but they also had a lovely artichoke dish and a treat that they called “monkey bread”. The latter was basically the same as cinnamon rolls, only they rolled the dough as balls in the mixture and piled the dough balls in a pan and poured more sauce over the dough and baked. (PS. The dough was not leavened with yeast-just baking soda and baking powder.) So. Yes. One can do pretty much anything one wants to celebrate Thanksgiving. Although I think cranberries and chestnuts are pretty important.

[@lacolombe007]

Thank you so much Sonya for inspiring me to cook more delicious meals, preparing better for the sabbath and for keeping the Lord’s day holy

[@SonyasPrep]

You are so welcome, thank you for brightening my day with your comment

[@mariasirico7365]

Happy Thanksgiving Sonya to you and your family 😊 your meal looks soooo delicious Enjoy and God Bless

[@Trustbutverify2651]

We love roasted Brussel sprouts - if you cook them in water, sometimes they get bitter - but never when they are roasted. So good! We also put garlic on them when we roast them.

[@sallyhostetter2820]

I love the look of your sourdough bread. I am watching this Thanksgiving prep in February 2023. Ha, Ha. Thanks for a great video.

[@SonyasPrep]

Hope you enjoy

[@Ayslhyn]

Makes a very nice change from al the other Thanksgiving prep videos out there with the same old things in them. I’m English so don’t celebrate this holiday but Happy Thanksgiving to all those who do.

[@SonyasPrep]

Glad I brought something new to the table

[@lindaversil1121]

I made the smashed potatoes for dinner tonight and my husband loved them. Thanks

[@SonyasPrep]

Wonderful!

[@belindamotamedi8724]

Beautiful bread. Beautiful clean kitchen.

[@thenappyewe]

Sonya! What can I say? You inspire me so much with your cooking, your traditions, and your love of God. Your hubby is wonderful too. Blessings this Thanksgiving to you and your family! I am not Jewish, but Shalom ❤.

[@SonyasPrep]

🥰 Thank you Debra

[@Deep_Blue_Sapphire]

Astounding, you've outdone yourself! What a beautiful way to show gratitude. As a child, my family celebrated Thanksgiving in the traditional US way. As an adult, I wanted something different for my children. I began making foods from my heritage which is Sicilian, German, English, and Irish. Until last year that is. My DNA test results show that I'm Ashkenazi which I had no idea! This year, I'll be incorporating Jewish food. How fortunate am I to be able to share this information with my family and introduce them to some new traditions! Shalom.

[@SonyasPrep]

How beautiful love it

[@lizarce272]

As long as you give God Thanksgiving for all the Blessings given us, it doesn’t matter what you dine on. These past few years are especially important to stop and be Grateful.

[@SonyasPrep]

Well said!

[@TamaraGrace]

Agreed!❤

[@philipross7631]

Hi Sonya! Philip here from the UK. I really enjoyed your Thanksgiving vlog and I hope you and your gorgeous family have a wonderful meal.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you

[@מריםמזרחי-ל5צ]

היי סוניה, אני מאד אוהבת את התכנים שלך, אני מירושלים שבישראל, וזה כיף לראות את העולם שלך בחו"ל.

[@Estikm82]

You’re absolutely right, I cannot go without washing mushrooms either, all that dirt cannot be wiped in my opinion 😅, everything looked delicious 🤤

[@SonyasPrep]

Exactly!! lol

[@agirly1503]

I agree!

[@shellyburris5918]

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing your labor of love for your family with us. You are a lovely, inspiring young woman. God Bless you and yours and make His face shine upon you. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much!

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

Gratitude is a divine concept. Baruch Hashem, enjoy!

[@starlite369]

Your SD loaves are STUNNING. You’ve mastered your craft! Very inspiring.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much! I am so proud of them

[@purpleandred7]

Your entire meal looks delicious, Sonya; your corn is great, as well. You could add a dusting of Parmesan cheese on top of that, too. It tastes so good - and you can even throw them on the grill like that with all the herbs, spices, butter, and Parm 😋 I make those smashed potatoes, too .. I cut up some onion and garlic and put it in my mini-chopper, adding a little bit of water to it so that it makes a slurry. After I microwave the potatoes till they're cooked about half-way, I put them in a frying pan with some olive oil. I spoon the slurry over the potatoes, adding salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, and a little bit of cayenne pepper (which is optional). I brown one side of the potatos, flip them over, top with a little more slurry, and brown the other side. They are absolutely delicious .. the slurry gets browned, too, so the potatos are a little crunchy on the outside but soft and tender inside.

[@juliadoherty83]

I know I'm incredibly late watching this, I had covid which brought on a lupus flare, the longest and most severe one I've had to date. You are amazing, this is absolute perfection. (Cling film, plastic wrap whichever you call it, is supposed to be stored in the freezer.) That way it only sticks to the item needing to be covered and not itself. Saves a lot of effort and, in my case, having the equivalent of a toddler tantrum when trying to bake etc

[@nancydunks9095]

I would add crushed garlic to the butter on the fresh, boiled corn on the cob! Terrific flavor.

[@seattlegirl107]

You really outdid yourself Sonya! Everything looks so delicious and amazing and is plated so nicely. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you Claudia

[@joobrien1863]

Great tip with the brown sugar, never heard that before even coming from a family where my grandmother and great grandmother were amazing home cooks. Thanks.

[@SonyasPrep]

My pleasure it works great

[@mariakoufalis1487]

I only knew about a piece of bread in the brown sugar. Fun idea using marshmallows. They both do the same job which is to absorb moisture.

[@andrewwilliamcampbell4745]

I love how you decorated the top of your bread!

[@mariakoufalis1487]

A small tip about washing mushrooms. It’s perfectly ok and expected that you wash them just before you use them. The recommendation is to not wash them in advance and then put them in your fridge to use later on in the week because that is how they will not stay firm.

[@kellydemarest4128]

That's a great point we do give thanks every Sabbath. looks so yummy thanks for sharing.

[@sherryarmstrong4683]

Awesome recipes. I, too, wash my mushrooms. Have you ever of using sage in your stuffing? I know it's not a traditional herb used in Jewish cooking, but it's so delicious used with onions and celery. I'm definitely going to be using mushrooms in my stuffing, this year and roasting a chicken instead of a turkey. And your sourdough loaves are works of art! You inspire this old lady to want to cook from scratch more! Thank you!

[@SonyasPrep]

I have never cooked with sage before but you peaked my interest

[@katebligh1156]

@@SonyasPrep Sage is the single most delicious herb to use with mushrooms. It's also great for making a tea when you have a cold (boil it with garlic and then add honey.) There's just a gentle warning: large quantities of sage can induce miscarriage in expectant mothers, but it would take a serious volume for it to be dangerous in this regard.

[@christinaortega-pysherconk693]

Nice to see someone celebrating Thanksgiving. Most people have skipped Thanksgiving and went straight to Christmas.

[@Катерина-л2е]

Thank you very much Sonia!!! Hello from Ukraine, I am not Jewish but I’m really thankful for your videos, they are making me feel peaceful☺️ Wish your family all the best and hope you’ll be doing more videos like this🫶🏼💖

[@joseygosch249]

There is a great video by Alton Brown on his show called Good Eats where he actually tests how much water mushrooms absorb when washed/soaked. I highly recommend that specific episode. The mushrooms don’t take on as much water as we’ve been made to believe. Super interesting!

[@trinichandy3049]

Wow Sonja, everything looked really delicious and beautiful. You worked very hard to share your recipes. Thank you.

[@reneelee_7929]

I love your idea of using the parchment paper under the foil so the foil doesn’t touch the food. ❤

[@TalithaL]

Yay, I was hoping you would do another Thanksgiving Prep on your channel! I am so grateful for your videos, you are an inspiration. Blessings to you and your lovely family.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much for watching

[@barbaraokin6507]

I love the centerpiece of s&p and napkins. There are never enough at the table, especially when young kids are part of the party😊

[@SonyasPrep]

Real life haha

[@baitalhail2657]

Thank you sonya. For the smash potato i suggest spray/brush them with olive instead of drizzling heavy quantity of oil.

[@meg12763]

Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for putting this together, amazing as always! You are such an inspiration and I am so thankful for your channel! God bless you and your family during the upcoming holidays ❤

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you! You too!

[@missdebbie6791]

Sonya, if you take an empty seasoning container and fill it with flour it's perfect for sprinkling flour on the counter, roller, hands etc...without using /wasting as much.

[@EvangelistAllen]

My grandmother used to use Rich's non-dairy creamer in some of her foods. I considered using Rich's this year in a cupcake recipe I made with my students for our school's Thanksgiving Feast. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@moshegramovsky]

What beautiful food and first class presentation!

[@SonyasPrep]

🙌🥰

[@kimberlyjohnson6352]

Sonya that was a beautiful table and everything looks so great. Tfs

[@sherryevensky8059]

Magnificent 🤩. You cook with joy and love

[@laurenclark5734]

Sonya. Everything looks so delicious. I wash my mushrooms. I don’t soak them but I do wash them. I am one of the few people on the planet that absolutely loves brussels sprouts. Just so they are not over cooked. Back in the day decades ago I used to eat them with a cheese sauce or hollandaise over them. These days I like them cooked in the oven Similar to what you did. I’ll definitely have to try that honey. Balsamic glaze though. Everything is just yummy looking. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

[@SonyasPrep]

Happy thanksgiving

[@pamelaabettis7225]

Yes, on the garlic in the herb butter!

[@kimholcomb6943]

Sonya, the pilgrims didn't have a Thanksgiving turkey. So it's ok if you don't. They had lobster and probably fish. They ate what ever was on land and in the ocean..

[@ayasasson2174]

Everything looks so delicious. Thank you! We are invited for Thanksgiving but I decided to cook this meal for Chanukah! Can't wait.

[@SonyasPrep]

Great idea

[@Judith-cc7yp]

I love staying cool. So nice to see your videos again. Stay blessed sweet lady. ❤

[@leighannloyd3712]

Simply beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

[@narelle3669]

Thank you for the demonstration of your wonderful recipes. You are very generous 💜

[@graceserafano1918]

Happy Thanksgiving, Sonya and family!

[@michellehouston91]

I love the idea of using cocoa in the cinnamon buns, will definitely try that! The sourdough bread looks fabulous and that is on my to do list to learn to do. The apple cake had my mouth watering...lol I gained 10 pounds watching this video and I enjoyed every min..

[@SonyasPrep]

Lol haha 😆

[@Bnsmimi]

Another wonderful video, with such scrumptious recipes. These are becoming my favorite videos. Thank you, so much for all of your hard work sharing these with us. Wishing your family many blessings always.🍁🍂

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you Beth. Blessings to you as well

[@kirstymullan5020]

Did you like the Brussels sprouts? I love them (grown up with them as a winter veg in Scotland); plain steamed with a little butter and garlic salt, or tossed once steamed with pancetta (could use turkey bacon), chestnuts and Madeira in a pan. Delicious! Roasted are great, I’ve got a lovely salad recipe using them with roast sweet potato and a tahini dressing.

[@moirahewitt813]

Those potatoes look fabulous-definitely trying them. Your table was beautiful, thank you for sharing your recipes.

[@linabonar3647]

You did it again Sonya.Everything looks amazing as usual…Wishing you and your family a Blessed Shabbat and a happy Thanksgiving… I live in Ontario Canada and we had our Thanksgiving in October. Being of Italian heritage,we combine our Italian dishes along with the traditional Thanksgiving meal.

[@SonyasPrep]

I am sure it was delicious

[@divineangelic2727]

Hi Sonya. Wow I think that’s wonderful your celebrating Thanksgiving celebration yes we do thank G d For everything each time we eat too this holiday is a celebration too. I love you are also celebration an American tradition too. I’m Italian and when moving to USA we now celebrate all of USA Holidays. So much fun 🙏💛🥰🍰☕️🎉

[@elizabethnavarro716]

Just lovely dinner and a great table decorated. Awesome presentation 👏👏👏👏👏

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@susanprice7202]

Happy Thanksgiving to your family and you! I thought your grocery shopping was extremely effective given the current significant rise in food prices! I enjoy the different foods you prepare especially so many fresh vegetables! You enjoy using so much parsley and dill to garnish your dishes, are you able to grow it in your yard. Here in Dallas fresh herbs at the store are very, very high priced! I look forward each week to your content. It is always so uplifting, positive, and a real treat! Thank you for enriching everyone's lives. We all need positive happy things to see. Thank you!😄💯❤🍏🌽🥔🥝🥒🍗🍽

[@SonyasPrep]

It’s crazy how the prices are sky rocketing everywhere…. Thank you for watching

[@dianaogden4975]

Great recipes, I love roasted brussel sprouts! I think I have tried so many of your recipes, and this week I am so doing your apple cake! Be well!

[@SonyasPrep]

Hope you enjoy it Diana

[@elisabetsannas8591]

I just love your channel! Amazing to have kosher inspiration from you!

[@jillpavel5975]

I can’t wait to try your smashed potato recipe Sonja! I make a similar stuffing but I also fry up Hebrew National Salami…family tradition. I hope you and your family had a fun celebration 🍁

[@maxhr1749]

The cocoa and cinnamon reminds me of rugelach or babka. I should try it. I’ve been sick and have to work so not sure how much cooking I’ll feel up to this year.

[@stacielawrence8651]

I just started watching your videos you are an incredible woman hard-working woman I love your cooking I’m saving them so I can learn how to do your great plates. Love ya

[@odb5369]

Wow I cannot wait to try these! Yummy. ❤ Thank you for making everything so step-by-step and easy to follow!

[@patriciaweighparks9347]

Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving

[@SonyasPrep]

Same to you ❤️

[@dianaAJC]

Wowwww!!! So Beautiful all the dishes you made!!!! All look so delicious!!! Thank you so much for showing all the steps and the finished dishes! They all look wonderful! I love that you are so clean and organized… the way you do all, it looks so way to make it!!! I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving with your family!!!🙏🏼🍁🍎🍊🌽🥧🍁🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@patriciadillon8314]

I didn't know the marshmallow tip, thanks. Love watching your channel xx

[@leliazamorano6185]

beautiful table God blessing the food he provide

[@hemdafranklrotem894]

Wow! You outdid yourself! 🧡🌻

[@nicoleboyle9255]

❤I just found your channel! What a gem to find! Love, love, love!

[@SonyasPrep]

Welcome!!

[@brokenjellybean]

Beautiful. I love watching you cook! Thanks for all you do.

[@shawndavis824]

What a beautiful tablescape! All of the food looks amazing. Roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze is one of my favorite veggies. (I love them steamed too.) We are not having the traditional turkey this year. I am stuffing and roasting a chicken. I pray you have a blessed Thanksgiving and a blessed Shabbat this week.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you, you too

[@carolstout7978]

Everything looks wonderful. God has truly blessed you!

[@SonyasPrep]

🙌

[@janetcarey6954]

Beautiful dishes you share to change up our Thanksgiving. Have a lovely day with your family and friends.

[@SonyasPrep]

Same to you

[@kcloufarm]

Thanksgiving blessings to you and your beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your amazing skills of cooking and decorating.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you for watching

[@Acemadda]

Thank you Sonya , you make me want to try your recipes they all look so delicious 😋

[@janetclark6740]

Just Love watching you Cook!! Everything looks So Delicious!!

[@devorahfonn613]

Everything looks delicious! Great ideas for Yom Tov or shabbat meals! Shavua Tov lots of love

[@karenhoman5752]

Thank you Sonya. Thanksgiving is one of the only times of the year I see my family together from other states. Thank you for all your ideas and happy thanksgiving.

[@cheryljones6677]

Happy Thanksgiving Sonya! From me to you and your entire family! I watch your organization and prepping skills to prepare your meals. You impress me soo much!! I absolutely love your seafood dishes! Yum...they always look so delicious. I hope that your holiday celebration is full of joy peace and love.... Especially Love!!

[@sandydugenske299]

Everything looks sooo wonderful. Am definitely going to try the smashed potatoes and the corn 🌽. Just let me know when your having your Thanksgiving and I will graciously come and help you eat it all!! Lol

[@SonyasPrep]

Haha 😆

[@billsmarysam1238]

Happy Thanksgiving enjoy whatever you do with your family!

[@irinazurita9939]

Wow Sonia is amazing the amount of food you cook, you make it look so easy, thank you for sharing your talent with us, is totally inspiring, God blessed you.

[@jholly5747]

Sonia loved your Thanksgiving video. I live in Canada, so we have our Thanksgiving always the second Monday of October. My family does traditional turkey with a few sides, such as mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cooked with a little bit of cinnamon and honey and salad, plus the usual desserts, apple pie and pumpkin pie. Wishing you and your family a happy Thanksgiving for 2023.

[@angelabulanov3966]

Bh for Shabbat! And yes traditional holidays are a beautiful

[@brendabrownen6684]

Gorgeous! Looks delicious and wishing you and your family a Blessed Thanksgiving and year ahead!

[@Rosee3333]

Everything looked amazing. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you, you too

[@alizafuchs4867]

You should be so proud of your Sourdough breads!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have tried and tried and they NEVER come out well. It is a talent that you have.

[@wealthandwisdom1]

Yes garlic is great for this, Thank you so much for sharing i love your recipes and your bread designs are amazing

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you

[@onemercilessming1342]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

[@judilewis7578]

Beautiful!! Looks delicious.

[@melangegirl]

Beautiful, just beautiful. Thank you for sharing, Sonya. I am going to make the potatoes asap. I saw the different colored in the bag but couldn't think of how to prepare them. Now, I do. Thank you.

[@SonyasPrep]

My pleasure enjoy it

[@darlenechandler7734]

You have a new subscriber! What a beautiful meal you made for your family. That cake I need to make too

[@SonyasPrep]

Thanks for subscribing Darlene! So happy you liked the video

[@barbaranielsen2888]

Beautiful, delicious meal! Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@Natellaskitchen7777]

Beautiful Sonya. I also have a feeling we have a preference to shop at the same stores when it comes to buying plates and decor. Home goods is on top of the list.

[@OpenSesame33]

I absolutely love your sourdough designs!!! And I paused the video to rush over to Amazon and buy a lame so I can start to learn. Everything looks delicious!

[@tonietchison1730]

I love Brussels sprouts. Excellent job on the groceries cost. Thank you.

[@Trustbutverify2651]

The sourdoughs are so pretty! I just love your channel!

[@stephaniekaufman1830]

Totally agree about the mushrooms Sonya ! Everything looked so yummy. I think I’m going to try the apple tartin!

[@cheryljones6677]

Oh...yes. By the way your Brussels sprouts and mushroom dressing looked fabulous! Great job.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you