Putting a Gourmet Spin on Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving
This year I have decided to do less dishes but ones with more pizazz! Instead of 15 different dishes that taste pretty good, I think I will make half as many but make them out of this world good. Here are few of my thoughts:
Appetizers – typically for Thanksgiving I will make plethora of appetizers. I will usually put out trays of pickles, olives and cheeses. I may still do that but I think also add some deviled eggs with paprika and pork belly to boot!
Turkey – this year I’m going to Whole Foods and going organic. I know it will cost a bit more but since I am only feeding four or five people I plan on buying a little guy. I have heard if you wrap the turkey in buttered cheesecloth is comes out super moist. I shall try that!
Side dishes – I will be making my spicy sausage stuffing with celery and onions as usual, but I plan to put a gourmet spin on the potatoes. I’m thinking of using red potatoes, with the skin on, and adding a bit of heavy cream, sour cream and sharp cheddar at the end. It’s all about the little details that make the holiday so special!
Dessert – this year I’m enlisting the help of my husband with dessert. He is quite the baker. Instead of the typical pumpkin pie, I plan to make a pumpkin cheesecake. I think adding the cheesecake to it will kick it up a notch!
What are you making for Thanksgiving?
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