I could lie and tell you that this is the menu I plan to prepare for Thanksgiving... but the truth is that I've never made a big holiday meal like this before and tend to leave it up to the grandmothers of the family.
However, some day when I'm a "real grown up" this is a Thanksgiving meal I would like to serve ;)
Move over Nanna! And everyone else, get ready to roll yourselves home after this meal!
Hors d'Oeuvres
Cheese Balls: 3 ways
BASE Ingredients:
*1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
*3 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each)
*2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
*1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
*5 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
*1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
*1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
CHEDDAR AND CRANBERRY:
*8 ounces sharp orange cheddar cheese, finely shredded
*2 tablespoons store-bought chutney
*3/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
*Water crackers, for serving
ROQUEFORT AND WALNUT:
*6 ounces Roquefort cheese
*1 shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
*2 teaspoons brandy (optional)
*1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
*Vegetable chips (such as Terra Chips Sweets & Beets), for serving
GOAT CHEESE AND SCALLIONS:
*8 ounces goat cheese
*2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
*1/3 cup fresh curly-leaf parsley, finely chopped
*1 English cucumber, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices, for serving
For full recipe visit Martha Stewart
Shrimp Cocktail a la Kristy StyleIngredients:
*Frozen shrimp ring (from the grocery store)
*Cocktail sauce (from the grocery store)
Directions:
1. Thaw shrimp
2. Open cocktail sauce jar
3. Place both shrimp and sauce in appropriate serving dishes
image via Martha Stewart
Creamy Deviled Eggs 
Ingredients
*8 large eggs
*1/3 cup light mayonnaise
*1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
*1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
*1 tablespoon minced shallot
*1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
*Coarse salt and ground pepper
*Paprika, for garnish
*1/3 cup light mayonnaise
*1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
*1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
*1 tablespoon minced shallot
*1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
*Coarse salt and ground pepper
*Paprika, for garnish
To START
The surprise ingredient is peanut butter in this delicious soup!
Ingredients
*1/2 cup (125 mL) crème fraîche or sour cream
*1 tsp (5 mL) grated lime zest
*1 large plum tomato
*1 1/2 to 2 lbs (750 g to 1 kg) sweet potatoes (about 2 large)
*1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
*1 onion, sliced
*2 large garlic cloves, sliced
*4 cups (1 L) chicken or vegetable stock
*1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin
*1/4 tsp (1 mL) crushed chilies
*2 tbsp (25 mL) grated fresh ginger
*1/4 cup (50 mL) crunchy or creamy peanut butter
*1 lime2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh coriander or parsley
For full recipe click here or visit LCBO
MAIN COURSE DISHES
Exotic Mushroom-Stuffed Turkey Breast
Note: ask the butcher to bone the turkey breasts for you or you can do it yourself.
Ingredients:
*¼ cup (50 mL) dried porcini mushrooms
*2 tbsp (25 mL) butter1 shallot, finely chopped
*2 cloves garlic, minced
*1 stalk celery, finely chopped
*1 small carrot, finely chopped
*1 lb (500 g) exotic mushrooms, thinly sliced (such as shiitake, oyster, chanterelle)
*1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
*¾ tsp (4 mL) each salt and pepper
*¼ cup (50 mL) chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
*2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh Italian parsley
*1/3 cup (75 mL) fresh bread crumbs
*1 egg
*1 boneless turkey breast (about 2½ lbs/1.25 kg)
*1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
*1 cup (250 mL) turkey or chicken stock
*1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
*1 tbsp (15 mL) water
For full recipe visit LCBO
Ham with Demerara Dijon Glaze and Parsley Cream SauceHam & Glaze
*9 lb (approx. 4 kg) bone-in, fully-cooked ham
*half, preferably spiral-sliced
*2 to 3 cups (500 to 750 mL) water
*½ cup (125 mL) demerara or dark brown sugar
*2 tbsp (25 mL) Dijon mustard
*½ cup (125 mL) dry white wine
Parsley Cream Sauce
*3 tbsp (45 mL) unsalted butter
*1 large shallot, finely chopped
*½ cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour
*Pan drippings and water
*1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
*1 bay leaf1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream
*1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley
*Several grindings of black pepper
For full recipe visit LCBO
SIDE DISHES
Turkey GravyIngredients
*1/2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour
*1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt and pepper
*6 cups (1.5 L) turkey stock or sodium-reduced chicken stock
For full recipe visit Canadian Living
Simple StuffingMy FAVOURITE part of the meal!!
Ingredients
*2 loaves Italian bread (about 10 ounces each), torn into bite-size pieces
*4 tablespoons butter, room temperature, plus more for baking dish
*4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
*4 shallots, minced
*2 garlic cloves, minced
*Coarse salt and ground pepper
*1/2 cup dry white wine
*1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped
*3 large eggs, lightly beaten
*2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
For full recipe visit Martha Stewart
Fall Vegetable Risotto
Ingredients
Vegetables
*½ cup (125 mL) peeled and chopped celery root, cut into ¼-inch (5-mm) dice
*2 tbsp (25 mL) unsalted butter2 cups (500 mL) oyster mushrooms, torn into strips
*¾ cup (175 mL) chopped zucchini, cut into ¼-inch (5-mm) dice
*Salt and freshly ground pepper
Risotto
*6 cups (1.5 L) chicken stock
*3 tbsp (45 mL) unsalted butter
*2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
*½ cup (125 mL) finely chopped onion
*2 tbsp (25 mL) coarsely chopped celery leaves
*1 ½ cups (375 mL) Arborio rice½ cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
*1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped parsley
For full recipe visit LCBO
Asparagus Spears with Dill Shallot VinaigretteIngredients
*1 1/4 pounds asparagus, trimmed and stems peeled if thick (about 20 spears)
*1 large lemon, very thinly sliced
*Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
*1/4 cup Dill Shallot Vinaigrette
*Fresh dill, for garnish
For full recipe visit WholeLiving.
Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients
*3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced paper thin
*3 cups milk
*1 clove garlic
*3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
*Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
*1 cup heavy cream
*5 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated
For full recipe visit Martha Stewart
Sweet Corn
Ingredients
*sweet corn (canned or frozen)
*butter
*salt to taste
Steamed Green BeansIngredients
*fresh green beans
*butter
*salt
DESSERT
Classic Pumpkin PieMakes two 10-inch pies
Ingredients
*1 sugar pumpkin, (about 4 pounds), halved, or 3 cups solid-pack canned pumpkin
*1 1/2 recipes Pate Brisee
*All-purpose flour, for work surface
*7 large eggs
*1 tablespoon heavy cream
*1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
*2 tablespoon cornstarch
*1 teaspoon salt
*1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
*1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
*1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
*1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
*3 cups evaporated milk
*Whipped cream, for serving
For full recipe visit Martha Stewart
Decadent Chocolate Pecan Pie
Who can resist a GIANT BUTTERTART?!?!
Ingredients
1 refrigerated pie crust (from 15-ounce package)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons milk
4 eggs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup dark corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/4 teaspoon allspice, ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
For full recipe visit McCormick
Cinnamon Apple CrispThis cinnamon-scented crisp is best served still warm from the oven, topped with a scoop of vanilla, cinnamon, or caramel ice cream!
Ingredients
*3/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
*1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
*8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes
*1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
*3 pounds apples, such as Empire, Gala, or Braeburn, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
*2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
*1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For full recipe visit Martha Stewart
Is anyone else hungry after that?!?
What do you have for Thanksgiving?
Do you enjoy a non-traditional meal with your family and friends instead of the traditional turkey dinner?
Are any of the above recipes going to be a new dish on your table this year?
K.
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