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I know I said I wasn’t making plans for Thanksgiving. And I’m not. But as it happens, Thursday is my dad’s birthday, and what kind of adoring daughter would I be if I didn’t make an effort to do something nice for him…say, a nice, home-cooked celebratory dinner; maybe something seasonal? I haven’t got a menu yet, but I’m thinking about a few things that have worked well in the past.
- My favorite salad, with hazelnuts instead of almonds, and hazelnut-cranberry-balsamic vinaigrette
- Corn chowder
- Cornish game hens
- Herb & chestnut stuffing
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Maple-tarragon sweet potatoes
- Sauteed butternut squash and pears (sauce is super-easy; lemon juice, butter, thyme)
- Cranberry sauce (traditionally forgotten and eaten with leftovers, if ever)
- Green peas with mint and dill
- Whatever bread looks good at the bakery
- Fruit & cheese plate (again, whatever looks good)
- Karen’s Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes
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November 22nd, 2005 at 10:27 am
Your favorite salad recipe is very similar to mine. I recommend garnishing at the last moment (so they don’t turn brown too early) with slices of pear. It makes a wonderful salad absolutely fabulous. Good luck and enjoy.
November 23rd, 2005 at 2:18 am
I feel like I should send this list to my dad as a not-so-subtle Thanksgiving hint…it sounds amazing. Of course, it’s my dad, so I don’t think I have any reason to fear that his menu will be any less amazing, but…I heartily approve of your food choices.