Thanksgiving Menu Options...

So we are a day away from Thanksgiving day and that means serious food planning. 

You don't know what you are having tomorrow or not feeling inspired?

No prob! Look at these delicious options...

Blue Cheese & Bacon Mashed Potatoes Au Gratin 

Mashed Potatoes, Cheese & Chive Gratin

Brined Roast Turket with Sage Butter Rub

Fresh Herb & Salt-Rubbed Roasted Turkey

Savory Turkey Gravy

Homemade Gravy from Brown Eyed Baker

Everyone has their own special or favorite recipe for stuffing, salad and sauces.

Don't forget to get delicious variety of cheeses.

Brie, Chèvre, Camembert, Roquefort, Gruyere...

Sweets are a must of course.

Apple pie, Pecan pie, Pumpkin pie, Red Velvet Cake...

I hope this helped you get a bit more into the holiday spirit and if you have any personal or favorite recipe to share, don't hesitate and leave your link on a comment.

Good luck with your grocery shopping and kitchen madness tomorrow!

Spaghetti with Smoked Salmon...

Spaghetti with Smoked Salmon

You will need:

medium bowl

large saucepan

small saucepan

wood spoon

knife

Ingredients:

°6 ounces smoked salmon slices or ends, fresh or frozen

°1 1/4 cups light cream

°pinch of ground mace or grated nutmeg

°12 ounces fresh or dried spaghetti

°salt and ground black pepper

°3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, to garnish

Method:

1. Cut the salmon into thin strips, each about 2 inches long. Place the strips in a bowl and add the cream and the mace or nutmeg. Stir to combine, cover and let stand for at least 2 hours in a cool place.

2. Cook the pasta in a large saucepan with plenty of boiling salted water according to the instructions on the package, or until it is just al dente.

3. Meanwhile, gently warm the cream and salmon mixture in a small saucepan, without boiling.

4. Drain pasta, pour the sauce over and mix well. Season to taste and garnish with the chives.

Serves 4-5

I paired it with a Caprese Salad and toasted bread with a drizzle of olive oil.

TIP: I read somewhere that if you place your wooden spoon over the boiling water 

saucepan, it doesn't spill all over. Odd, but it worked.

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I got the recipe from "Pasta" by Barnes and Noble Books (1999)

(original recipe is made with Tagliatelle)

Not a lot of ingredients, easy to make and I felt like a chef making it ;)

Enjoy!

PS Happy Birthday to 2 of my close friends and my wonderful and amazing beau!

Love them dearly.

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