We had decided early on that we weren't going to have the "traditional" menu (I attribute this to the billion hours of food network we watch each week). We wanted to nod tribute to our roots and add some of our favorite flavors, all while steering clear of those items neither of us were ever a fan of...
Did you know, there are actually very odd little yearly trends for Thanksgiving side dishes? This year it was brussels sprouts We decided to follow this trend.
Lastly, did you know, basting a chicken in duck fat, makes the chicken both moist and irresistible???
Our menu was ambitious - especially since we made EVERYTHING (but the bread) from scratch:
For hors'dourves we made a baked brie with caramelized onions and deviled eggs. To drink I made a fresh cranberry syrup for a cranberry mojito. For dinner we had: Roasted Duck, Herb Roasted Chicken, A.J's mashed potatoes, Ducken gravy, cranberry/goat cheese/candied pecan spinach salad, lemoney brussels sprouts, baked sweet potatoes, and french banquette. Then for dessert I made my mom's chocolate chip cookies pie and a non-traditional pumpkin pie (using the pie crust A.J. had taught me to make a few days prior).
Now doesn't that sound delicious?? It was, it really really was! And luckily for us we had another couple over to share it with us (and to validate its greatness)!
We were so proud of our efforts! And it went off hitch free, barring my "little" cut and a couple burns (battle scars baby! Poured in my blood, sweat and tears!)
Tomorrow I am going to put up a couple of the most successful recipes - the recipes that are so good they will be made for special occasions year round up here!
Next year - come on over! You're invited to have Thanksgiving with us!
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