Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, and Carrot Slaw

The day I made the pumpkin cookies, I also made a turkey and mashed potatoes. It was a crazy and hectic day making a big meal in a small kitchen. But it turned out to be wonderful! Everyone said it was the best turkey they ever had. I was so impressed!

Also I did add my own twist to the recipes making them my own. For the mashed potatoes I didn't use parmesan, and for the turkey instead of using the breasts I used a whole turkey. This was the first time I cooked a whole turkey, I now know why cooking Thanksgiving dinners can be so complicated!

My mom made the carrot slaw and it was delicious! She did a great job and the carrot slaw is now one of my favorite salads. 

The recipes I used are from Food Network. Courtesy of Rachael Ray and Alton Brown.