Last year I didn't cook.
This year I am. For what could be a whole big bunch of people. If you are in the area, stop by! We'll have plenty of grub to share.
Because I do not like failure, I am planning for this feast. Not just daydreaming of all the food and drinks, but seriously planning. Here's what my neurosis has come to:
Similar to an inspiration board, but not.
A PLANNING BOARD! (Now re-read that phrase but in an announcer voice. Way more fun, huh?!)
Starting at the top, we have your basic yeast rolls, painted with butter for sheen and buttery-ness.
Next, a glass of Frangelico liquor to take the edge off. Two if the pie doesn't turn out right or the potatoes aren't cooking fast enough or I drop the cranberry sauce all over the floor, or let's face it, if I feel like having 2 glasses of Frangelico....
Stuffing. Oh stuffing, how I love thee.... Simple. Delicious. From Martha. 'Nuff said. (I substitute dried cranberries for the cherries)
Pumpkin Creme Pies. Like the old fave oatmeal creme pies, but pumpkin. And less processed. My how C Diddy will love me!
Sweet Potatoe Fries. Because no one ever eats the mashed sweet potatoes and because I'm choosing the menu and I think these will be a SMASH! I sprinkle mine with salt, pepper, and nutmeg then bake them @ 400 'til they are ready to eat or I am ready to eat them (whichever comes first).
Butter... in the shape of a turkey??!! Don't mind if I do... if I can find this at the store. I will not be carving butter. There won't be time for such tom-foolery.
Turkey. Duh. We are American.
Green bean Casserole. A non traditional version of the old cream of mushroom favorite. By using fresh beans instead of canned there will be some bite to the dish. Some crunch. Mmmm.
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy. Duh. We are American.
Cranberry Sauce. I will most certainly have the awesome canned jellied cranberry sauce because it is bomb- diggy. But for those more sophisticated tastes I am going to throw this bad boy together. Looks delish!
Apple Pie. I love to make Martha Stewart's traditional apple pie with her perfect pie crust. I am also known to make fun cutouts for decorating the top of the pie. Please note: I am no artist so don't get your hopes up. I did some little apples a few years ago. Nothing too crazy.
Last, this wine has quickly become my favorite. Despite the name "Sweet Red" it's not so sweet it tastes like juice. It pairs well with everything! The other night while using a bit of it to cook I poured myself a glass and added some frozen blueberries to chill it. They infused the wine with a gorgeous flavor and made for a tasty treat once the wine was gone! I do insist that you try this wine. A- mazing!
How is your planning coming along? Are you cooking or just eating?
End note: Barefoot Wine has no idea that there even is a Mrs. Dubetter. They did not incent me to provide a raving review. I did that all on my own.
I saw the butter turkey at Fresh Market over the weekend!!!
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