Back from hiatus - almost two months. Well, on with the show.
Been thinking a lot about Thanksgiving. It's next week, I don't have to work that weekend, (not necessarily a plus) and we're not going anywhere. Yup, no class for a full week and we don't have to pack suitcases. So, shouldn't I be making a gourmet meal? There's plenty of time, and I love trying out new recipes for holiday occasions.
Um, well, there's that 10-ish page paper due Wednesday after break, a concert the same week, juries just a little more than a week later, and do I really want to spend several days planning a menu and shopping last minute?
So, we are having a traditional meal.
Turkey, Stuffing (in a pan!), Mashed Potatoes, Gravy (mmmm lemon-sage gravy) - all standards. The only thing that comes in a package is the base for the stuffing.
Real cranberry sauce - New this year. As a reluctant member of a New England family, well, it deserves a try. Cranberries, the only fruit that jellies itself.
Salad - not usually for T-day. Thinking about field greens, with proscuitto and... mmmm, need more research.
Pumpkin pie - my mother's and grandmother's recipe, that came from a package of frozen squash in the 1950's. And everyone loves it.
Sugared dates - my late grandfather taught me to make these at the only Thanksgiving we ever spent with extended family. I love them.
Appetizers (the turkey is never ready on time) - Maybe a cheese plate with olive medley? Goes with the wine.
So there is it, the mostly traditional, can make it in my sleep Thanksgiving menu. If you're in the STL area, and don't have/want a family, come hang with us. Cover is cheap, and we serve lots of booze.
