Saturday, November 25, 2006

"Small and Sophisticated" Thanksgiving Menu

Got the 'Small and Sophisticated' menu from epicurious.

COURSE I
Cranberry Kir Royale substituted this w/ apple cider.
Foie Gras-Stuffed Dates substituted this w/ light cream cheese stuffed dates w/ chives for topping.
Celery Bisque with Stilton Toasts


Table setting for our thanksgiving dinner - celery bisque w/ toast served, dish of stuffed dates on the side.


COURSE II
Recommended white wine - 2003 Far Niente Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Turkey Breast Roulade with Crimini, Porcini, and Pancetta Our turkey w/ the ties intact.

Recommended red wine - 2003 Joseph Drouhin Vosne-Romanée
Orange-Glazed Carrot Ribbons
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Fresh Sage


Haricots Verts, Roasted Fennel, and Shallots
- We dropped this.
Cranberry-Ginger Chutney - Was good!

COURSE III
Frozen Pumpkin Mousse with Walnut-Toffee Crunch - my best creation!

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