the duo does thanksgiving: pre game post
Posted by Meg
I’m overjoyed that my fellow foodie is coming home with me for Thanksgiving. Complete with frilly guest room, the grand tour of Hampton, VA, and more than likely a couple embarrassing stories, it’s going to be a hell of a time. That aside, what’s the real purpose of Thanksgiving: dinner and thanks for it.
So what are we making?
Right now, it’s unclear whether or not we’re making turkey breasts or the whole bird. I have a small family; there will only be seven us with Sarah. So, the fun is in the sides and dessert.
My family, like so many families, is pretty attached to traditional Thanksgiving food so we can’t go too wild. But here’s what I have in mind so far:
1. Boyfriend mashed potatoes
2. Maybe this kale with garlic and bacon for a leafy green
3. I believe Sarah’s making a cranberry tart, yum!!
4. My mom would like the apple celery salad at the bottom of this page. (Side note: is that turkey not the most beautiful piece of poultry you’ve ever seen?)
Goes like this:
3 Granny Smith Apples
1 bunch celery
¾ cup of caramelized pecans (roast pecans in butter and brown sugar)
Dressing:
¼ cup of lemon juice
1 tbs traditional country French mustard
1 tbs maple syrup
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Slice the apples into thin slices, chop celery and throw in the pecans. Add the dressing. Toss well. Serve immediately.
5. I’m hoping to try one of our beloved Mark Bittman’s gravy recipes. I roasted a duck last weekend (and foolishly failed to take tissues) and tried to make gravy, but failed. I should’ve consulted a recipe, ha!
6. Frozen brussels sprouts, buttered, salted and peppered.
7. I am contemplating making biscuits, but it might not be in the cards.
8. Somebody should tell us how to make stuffing. Please?
What are we missing besides dessert?