Min's Thanksgiving Menu, 2010

Thanksgiving 2010

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Hors d'Oeuvres:

Homemade Boursin

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Artisan Bread Crostini

Celery


Main/Sides:

Orange Rosemary Roasted Turkey

Classic Dressing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Green Bean Casserole

Rolls & Butter

Cranberry Sauce


Desserts:

Maple Pecan Pie

Fresh Pumpkin Pie

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Shipping Day, 2010

It's Cattle Shipping Day, and once again, I'm making lunch for a fairly big crew of cowboys. No matter what time we end up eating, even if it's after dark, it's called "Shipping Day Lunch." This year, there's a possibility of 16 people, and it's cold outside, so I needed a big pot of something warm.

If you want to know more about what Shipping Day entails, please read my ranch blog post from a couple years ago!

In previous years, I've made my Rustic Chili or Beef Stew. This year, I wanted something a little different, especially since I just served up a big pot of chili for the cowboys a week or so ago.

I thought I'd share the Shipping Day Lunch Menu with you, so follow the links for recipes (stew recipe coming soon, and pictures will be coming soon too!)

Shipping Day Lunch, 2010

Beef Burgundy Stew



Artisan Bread


Salad
(any salad will do)

Chocolate Sheet Cake
(picture coming soon!)

Min's Thanksgiving Menu, 2009

Thanksgiving 2009

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Hors d'Oeuvres:

Homemade Boursin

Chicken Liver Pâté

Artichoke & Spinach Relish*

Cheddar Chutney Bites*

Buffalo Chicken Dip*

Artisan Bread Crostini

Crackers, Celery Sticks


Main/Sides:

Orange Rosemary Roasted Turkey*

Classic Dressing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Green Bean Casserole

Rolls & Butter

Cranberry Sauce


Desserts:

Maple Pecan Pie

Fresh Pumpkin Pie

Pear Pie

Key Lime Pie

Pumpkin Flan*

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As usual, * indicates a brand new recipes we haven't tried before. I do realize I have a "*" on the turkey...but doesn't it sound fabulous?

This Thanksgiving, we will be celebrating with some dear friends of ours, and honestly we feel like it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without them! We are so excited they will be joining us, and it's becoming a tradition that we all get together. I like it.

The other great thing about this year, Cath and I are basically sharing duties and dividing up the menu. It is such a relief, for both of us, to not have to "Do It All." Last year we had some help from Cath and other friends, but we still prepared most of the main dishes. I love cooking for people, but this year it's just nice to have some of the (self-imposed) pressure off, you know?

So here it is, our menu for Thanksgiving 2009. Some traditional dishes, some new, some already here, some will be posted after the holiday.

Let us know what you're having!

Housewarming Extravaganza Menu!

What a fabulous party, lots of our close friends and relatives, amazing food, delicious sangrias and punch, and just good company. The weather was perfect, everyone loved the house, and we all had a great time. The last of the party guests didn't leave until after 9PM!

We had tons of last-minute help the day of the party from our friends Alice, Doug, Catherine and Kevin, and probably couldn't have pulled it off without them! Thank you!!!!!

Here's the menu. Keep checking back for more recipe links, I'll update the post as the recipes go up.

Southwestern Tapas Bar

Artisan Bread Crostini
Southwestern Hummus
Roasted Red Pepper Salad
Chicken Liver Pâté
Crab Dip
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños
Chorizo-Stuffed Roasted Mushrooms
Mini Beef & Cheese Empanadas
Fresh Roasted Salsa
Herbed Queso Fresco with Roasted Chiles
Smoked Salmon Spread
Jalapeño Bacon Cheese Ball
Chorizo Goat Cheese Log

Manchego Cheese
A variety of Dry-Cured Chorizos, Cheeses & Sausages

Cocoa Chile Pecans
Wine Bar Nut Mix
Olives in Brine & Herbs
Lemon-Fennel Olives

Anchovy-Stuffed Olives
Garlic-Stuffed Olives
Garlic- Jalapeño Stuffed Olives
Marinated Mushrooms
Chile Pepper Pickles
Guindillas Peppers
Guacamole
Dates
Grapes
Strawberries
Cracker Assortment
Tortilla Chips


Chocolate Chile Truffles
Mexican Chocolate Spoons
Gina's Plum Cake


Red Wine Sangria
White Wine Sangria
Golden Punch
Coronitas