Your Thanksgiving Potato Horoscope Is Here
It’s Thanksgiving month and we’ll be thinking about, talking about, and probably dreaming about turkey all month. Which is why this month’s food horoscopes have nothing to do with turkey. It doesn’t need any more press! Potatoes, though. Those deserve our special attention. If your Thanksgiving table isn’t dominated by at least three varieties of potatoes, are you sure it’s Thanksgiving? It could be like, a Tuesday. So to inspire your Thanksgiving menu, and your life, read your potato horoscope below and find your true spud match.
1/12Aries: Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Miso-Tahini Sauce
You usually win people’s affections effortlessly—either people love ya or they don’t. And you’re good with that. But this month, maintaining relationships might feel harder than usual. You might have to deal with a few 15-thread email chains to finally see an old friend, but don’t give up the good fight! You’re always eager to try new things, so your potato ‘scope foresees these Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Miso-Tahini Sauce in your future. The sauce is easier to make than it sounds and you’ll sound extra sophisticated when you divulge your secret ingredients to everyone at Thanksgiving dinner. Then again, with you, there really are no secrets.
Photo by Chelsie Craig2/12Taurus: Mashed Baked Potatoes with Chives.
You’ve been on edge lately, which is not the most comfortable for you (and comfort is definitely important). But think of it as motivation to take the risks you’ve always wanted to. You’re the steady, reliable one; but this time it’s your turn to be the free bird. Positions are opening up—whether a new possible gig, a spot in a local play, or in your neighbor’s book club—which offers you some choices this month. If you’re feeling a nudge, and you should consider this a NUDGE, put yourself out there. For all of these moments pushing you out of your comfort zone, well, you’ll want some comfort food. Go with Mashed Baked Potatoes with Chives. Creamy, classic mashed potatoes infused with a whole head of garlic for maximum flavor points. Just the thing to make you feel satisfied and grounded. And just the thing to keep others...at a safe distance.
Photo by Alex Lau3/12Gemini: Twice Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey
This month you might want to revisit an activity that used to bring you a lot of joy. Remember when you got into watercolors? Or was it capoeira? Cut yourself some slack and get back in the game, no matter how rusty you are. Or maybe you just need to breathe new life into ongoing activities that have lost their buzz. And while you’re at it, change up your sweet potato routine with these ultra-tender Twice Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey. They’re slightly over-the-top, and sweet and spicy, just like your attitude. Plus, you know everything’s better when you do it twice.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Spencer Richards, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman4/12Cancer: Ultra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes
If you could be home most of the time, you probably would. So you’ll be happy to hear that this month, matters of home and family tether your attention. Maybe you’ve got some big decisions regarding paint, or there’s some family drama to sort through (have you figured out who’s hosting Thanksgiving yet?). And if it means you need a little extra down time, that’s cool. A big bowl of Ultra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes will surely keep you company—and if you’re the one who ends up hosting, they’ll keep your company company. Fluffy, buttery and just enough rosemary, this recipe is the ultimate potato crowd-pleaser and you don’t have to overthink it, which we know you don’t have time for this month, busy Cancer.
Peden + Munk5/12Leo: Golden Potato Cake
As a natural leader, you may play a crucial role in a big family decision this month. We can’t promise yours will be the most popular opinion, but people are generally eager to hear your stance. Controversial choices are on the table, like roasting the turkey or deep-frying one? How important is canned cranberry sauce? And now that the family keeps multiplying, is it even possible for everyone sit at the same table? Whatever happens, you have a way of putting your signature flair on everything, so when you opt for cranberry salsa and cornbread arepas, go ahead and also make this Golden Potato Cake; it’s crispy and creamy, and unique like you. That crispy edge is so delicious, everyone’s gonna wish they followed your lead on the deep-fried turkey too.
Ture Lillegraven6/12Virgo: Hasselback Potatoes
Out in public, you might be more poised than the rest of us, but when you are around your family, anything flies, especially at Thanksgiving. Mom’s story might make you blush and your once innocent cousin’s got some shocking tales from college, though your own office saga might take the cake. Secrets emerge and the gossip is juicy this month, and that’s usually fun for you. You might feel a huge sense of optimism, which allows you to get above the little things that often worry you. Focus your special attention to detail on these Hasselback potatoes—flawlessly uniform and as delightful to look at as they are to eat. The slices give them a softer texture and allow more flavor (read: butter and sage) to get inside as they bake. VERY impressive.
Bobbi Lin7/12Libra: Duchess Baked Potatoes
This month is all about getting in tune with your desires—and how to budget for them. It’s a good time to check in with your financial goals, whether you’re planning for 30 years from now or planning to live in an RV next summer. Prioritize, Libra, prioritize. In many ways, a new foundation for your life is in the making, because this month ushers in a year-long period of big ideas, and an eagerness to learn from anything or anyone you can. But back to getting what you want...which is potatoes. The finest potatoes: Duchess Baked Potatoes. They’re decadent (heavy cream and sour cream, thankyouverymuch) and as fluffy as a twice-baked potato, but much more sophisticated. Like you, obviously.
Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski8/12Scorpio: Shingled Sweet Potatoes with Harissa
This month, you’ll be tempted to overspend as you begin your holiday shopping. Though let’s be real, you’re mostly shopping for yourself. You deserve it! You have ambitious visions for what’s possible for your life right now, and you keep meeting interesting people who inspire you. These days, you’ll be motivated to go after what you want. As some might say, you’re on fire! Which is why you want to turn up the heat this Thanksgiving with this new recipe for Shingled Sweet Potatoes with Harissa, a stunning arrangement of sweet potato coins topped with a crunchy dukkah of pistachios, sesame seeds, and fennel seeds. You always surprise us by going above and beyond expectation, like this dish definitely does.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Styling by Molly Baz9/12Sagittarius: Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Walnut Dressing
We love you for your contagious warmth, generosity and optimism, but for the past year, some of us have been missing out. You’ve been busy behind closed doors working on projects...or whatever it is you’re doing in there. This month, come out into the open again—and maybe show off what you’ve been working on (no rush tho). You might dread all of the socialization of the holiday months, but it’ll turn out better than you anticipate, we promise. Get in the celebratory mood with these Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Walnut Dressing. Smashed fingerlings get tossed in a sauce of walnuts, anchovies, garlic, and red pepper that some might call an umami bomb; this dish truly has it going on. Like you, it knows how to stand out in the crowd.
Christina Holmes10/12Capricorn: Mini Herbed Pommes Anna
You tend to attract people who are as ambitious and motivated as you are. And this month, those connections of yours can really come in handy. Someone might provide the stepping stone you need, whether it’s a dentist recommendation or extra muffin pans. You might be trying to solve an issue within your career this month too; you’ll figure it out, just stay true to who you are and focus on what you want to achieve. In the meantime, focus on potato achievements, like these Mini Herbed Pommes Anna, featuring individualized roses of golden potatoes baked to perfection with thyme-infused-butter. Let this unique dish to remind you that good things happen when you blaze your own path.
Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski11/12Aquarius: Burnished Potato Nuggets
There’s no viewpoint that you won’t entertain; you’re as steady as they come and it takes a lot to sway you, which is why you’re such a good listener. However, lately someone’s outlook on life has your gears turning. Maybe you’re seeing things differently, whether you’re thinking of going vegetarian or going back to school. Take advantage of the extra motivation you have at the beginning of the month to do some groundwork. And for those times when you don’t want to worry about making big decisions, go with these Burnished Potato Nuggets. This Thanksgiving masterpiece makes potatoes that are crispy the outside, tender on the inside, and beyond irresistible. They’ll soak up everything on the plate. You always know how to keep it simple and impress us at the same time.
Alex Lau12/12Pisces: Savory Sweet Potato Casserole
You aren’t always the most outspoken, but this month, you’re feeling bold and more candid than usual. And it’s getting you noticed. People love your ideas, no matter how quirky. At the end of the month you might be put on the spot at work. If you’re bold enough to step in and take the lead, you just might save the day. Get used to this sort of Batman/rockstar recognition, because for the next year, you’ll be getting a lot of it. And in the spirit of challenging yourself, impress us with this Savory Sweet Potato Casserole, a dish that prioritizes Parmesan like you do your days off, and has the perfect amount of breadcrumbs to make you feel complete.
