Thanks to Rachel’s find of this awesome recipe from Ina Garten, my first turkey breast was a hit.

(It smelled so good that I, as a pescatarian, almost fell off the wagon.)

I also tried Paula Deen’s corn casserole,

(I substituted margarine for the butter and used fat-free sour cream in an attempt to not clog my guests’ arteries, though this dish is so good, I’m not sure they would have cared.)

Rachael Ray’s cranberry-orange sauce (which did not get photographed), and vegetarian stuffing.

Then I made a few tried-and-true recipes that I learned from my mom: sliced garlic potatoes and spinach casserole.

And as if I haven’t given you enough reason to be proud of me, you’ll also be amazed to see that I’ve already gotten a jump start on the next holiday.