Thanksgiving is fast approaching. This year we're headed south to spend time with family and we're excited by the (rumored) deviations from the standard menu including white potato gratin & even some turkey leg confit! Will everyone be sticking with the tried & true this year or branching into foreign territory for their holiday feast?
Let the rumors be confirmed! We ARE going to do turkey leg confit, along with roasted turkey breasts and wings. We also will be doing a Yukon Gold Potato Gratin (as opposed to white potatoes) with caramelized onions and roasted poblano peppers. Add to that a chorizo and buttermilk cornbread stuffing, maple sweet potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts (they're fantastic), and, for the first time ever (and hopefully not the last!), homemade buttermilk biscuits! And, of course, the obligatory cranberry sauces (two types--homemade and my personal favorite--straight outta tha can!). For dessert, there's pumpkin pie and chocolate cream pie. (And for apps, there's the variety of cheeses as well as grilled artichokes!)
ReplyDeleteHungry yet??? I LOVE THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!
Hi - It's Mary - Yum! Paul - looking for a new sweet potato recipe, whtacha cooking? Would love to hear the maple sweet potato recipe!
ReplyDeleteMary! So nice to see you on the blog! I'd love to get you to start sharing some of your recipes on here - -let me know if you're interested and we'll get you author rights. What will you be cooking, baking or eating this holiday season? And what cookies are on the docket this year?
ReplyDeleteFor the official record - confit turkey is the BEST turkey of all time! It was absolutely off the hook. Succulent isn't enough of a word, but it's the one on the tip of my tongue when I recall how incredible, crispy, moist and flavorful it turned out. And while I watched most of the kitchen action from afar, it looked relatively easy...just get good quality goose fat from a respected restaurant and go to town. Fabulous!
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