Hungry

We’re two weeks out from Thanksgiving, and I think I’ve got my menu pretty much nailed down. I’m doing two separate dinners—one here with a few friends, and one with my family a few states away. For sanity’s sake, the two meals are going to look almost identical (luckily, I’ve never met a mashed potato I didn’t like). Here’s what I’ve come up with:

 

Nibbles: Apples, crackers, Brie

 

Turkey (I go really simple with the turkey—I roast it the same way I do a chicken, with butter, salt, pepper, garlic, and plenty of basting)

 

Sides:

Sourdough Stuffing with Sausage and Pears

Ina’s roasted winter vegetables

Sauteed green beans

Mashed potatoes

 

Dessert: This is the only place where I’m going to mix it up a little bit. My dad has specifically requested a cherry cobbler (totally weird, right? But it’ll make him happy, so). At my house, though, I’m going to go with an easy apple pie topped with some vanilla ice cream. A couple of months ago I picked up a metric ton of cookie cutters at a yard sale, so I’m thinking I’ll attempt something like this.

 

Yikes.

 

What are you all eating on Thanksgiving?

 

Today I’m grateful for: free movie passes!