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Boston Market has always been the place you go when you want a plate that tastes like Sunday supper without anybody having to cook it. The good news is that the best things on that tray are surprisingly easy to make at home — and with Thanksgiving a few weeks out, this is the perfect time to test-drive your favorite comfort sides. Grab a fork and a big plate.

Holiday Kitchen Kickoff: Free, November 13th

This year, skip the bakery line. I'm showing you how to make a Nothing Bundt Cakes red velvet cake, a Tortuga rum cake, and Cinnabon cinnamon rolls at home, all ahead of time, and I'll be live in the chat to take your requests. June from Practically Homemade is turning cake mix into Christmas cookies, and Susannah from Feast + West is bringing the batch cocktails. One free day, 10+ food pros, and Holiday BINGO with prizes. Save your free spot here.​

🥩 The Main Event

​Boston Market Meatloaf — Tender, juicy, and glazed with a sweet-tangy ketchup topping that caramelizes at the edges. This is the version that tastes like the one under the heat lamp, only better because it came straight out of your oven. Slice it thick and pass the gravy.

🧀 The Side Everyone Fights Over

​Boston Market Macaroni and Cheese — Creamy, cheesy, and properly saucy, with none of the blue-box compromises. It comes together in a few extra minutes and tastes like the scoop you always asked them to make bigger. Serve it straight from the pot while it's still silky.

🥬 The Green Thing That Disappears First

​Boston Market Creamed Spinach — Velvety, garlicky, and rich enough to win over anyone who claims not to like spinach. It's the side dish that turns a plain plate into a proper dinner. Spoon some over your meatloaf and thank me later.

💬 Got Thanksgiving Questions?

Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and I'd love to help you plan it. Pop into the CopyKat Community and ask your cooking questions — how to time the sides, how to scale a recipe for a crowd, or which dish to make ahead. Somebody (often me!) will have an answer.

🥔 The Crispy, Herby Favorite

​Boston Market Dill Potato Wedges — Golden, tender wedges tossed with dill and seasoning until every bite is savory and bright. They're the easy side that makes a sheet pan feel like a special occasion. Bake a double batch, because leftovers rarely happen.

🍗 The Sunday Dinner Stand-In

​Easy Southern Chicken and Dressing Casserole — Tender chicken tucked into a savory, herby cornbread-style dressing, baked until bubbly. It tastes like a holiday table without the all-day effort. Make it on a Tuesday and call it a celebration.

🌽 The Sweet Finish for the Bread Basket

​Tippin's Sweet Cornbread — Soft, golden, and just sweet enough to make butter melt into every crumb. It's the perfect partner for the casserole, the meatloaf, or a bowl of leftovers. Bake it in a skillet for crispy edges.

🛒 In the Kitchen: Comfort Food Essentials

Three picks that make this Boston Market spread easier from oven to table.

🥩 Meatloaf Pan with Drip Tray — The drip tray lets the fat drain away so your meatloaf stays tender instead of swimming in grease. It makes slicing cleaner and cleanup far easier.

🧀 9x13 Baking Dish with Lid — Bake the mac and cheese or the chicken and dressing casserole in it, then snap on the lid for the trip to a potluck or the fridge. It's the one dish you'll reach for all season.

🍳 Large Stainless Steel Skillet — Perfect for creamed spinach on the stovetop and for those crisp-edged cornbread corners. It goes from burner to oven without a second thought.

🍽️ Pull Up a Chair

Comfort food doesn't need a reservation or a drive-thru line — just a hot oven and a few good recipes. Pick one tonight, or run through the whole tray before Thanksgiving so the big day feels easy. I can't wait to hear which one wins at your table. Thank you for cooking along with me!

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