Thanksgiving 11/26

Yes.  If you wanted to know, 15 lbs of turkey is way too much turkey for 7 people.  And anyways, my sides always taste so much better than turkey anyways.  This year's fourth annual thanksgiving at La Maison de Chats (my apartment) was another success.  Friends, food & drink.... it was the perfect holiday.


Le menu:
Pomegranate glazed turkey
Roasted garlic truffled mashed potatoes
Wild mushroom sage stuffing
Thyme-rosemary roasted parsnips and carrots
Vadouvan spiced cast iron pot cauliflower
Brussels sprouts with bacon & apples (see recipe below)
Bourbon pumpkin pie squares with ice cream (yes, this was even low fat!)




Brussels Sprouts with bacon & apples

2T olive oil

4 to 8 ounces smoked bacon, chopped

1lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed & halved

1 small granny smith apple, chopped

½ small onion, finely diced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar

1. Heat oven to 400 F.

2. Spread Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet and toss with 1 T olive oil, salt & pepper. Bake for appx 15 minutes, until slightly charred, tossing mixture once. 

3. Heat 1T oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add onions. Let onions cook 4 min, then add bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to fully cook, appx 5 to 8 minutes.

4. Toss cooked Brussels sprouts & apples into skillet with bacon & onion mixture. Let continue cooking for 2-3 minutes. Add vinegar, taste & adjust seasoning.