This is a re-post recipe to create a Thanksgiving leftover soup. I’ve substituted turkey for chicken and tweaked a few ingredients. You will love the interpretation of this soup with its rustic, autumnal flavors. Simply saute a few vegetables, add turkey and then the stars…wild rice and a little Sherry. With […]
Thanksgiving
Twice Baked Potatoes with Caramelized Shallots
What a festive, delicious way to present potatoes on Thanksgiving. If only 30 plus were not joining us, this would be my go-to. The creamy texture is enhanced with Havarti cheese, sour cream, milk and butter. The difference maker is the caramelized shallots. Game changer. The potatoes can be […]
Maple Roasted Carrot Salad
A seasonal salad chock-full of ingredients we love this time of year. By roasting the carrots, they don’t just become tender, they become sweeter with delicious caramelized edges. The carrots are sliced diagonally to give them more surface to caramelize. Adding maple syrup sweetens them to the next level. Adjust […]
Potato Pave
Pave, the French word for “paving stones,” is a term chef Thomas Keller uses to describe the preparation of these “scalloped-like” potatoes. Keller takes basic ingredients and uses this technique to create a flavorful and stunning dish. If you like the art of cooking (like me)… you will find […]
Roasted Cranberries Ricotta And Honey Crostini
It’s the cranberries big season, the traditional condiment for your Thanksgiving table. These nutritional powerhouses also make a great appetizers for the big day. Roasted cranberries have a sweet tartness that make a perfect companion for ricotta or goat cheese. A drizzle of honey adds a sweet note and […]
Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
The Bitten Word is a highly respected food blog that scours current monthly food magazines and cooks at least one recipe from each. They are honest with their results, good or bad. So, I trust Zach and Clay when they find a winner. Every year they host a “Fakesgiving” (weeks […]