Here I sit with a glass of Wollersheim Ruby Nouveau and a turkey sandwich. My visit to Madison encountered a dusting of snow, orange shirted hunters in the fields, yummy smells and good company upon arrival.
Every holiday we think 'This is the best', however this was 'the best'...at least until Christmas! Here is our menu:
Appetizer: Fig-Prosciutto/Gorgonzola Flatbread
This is an amazing appetizer. The sweetness of fig jam, the saltiness of prosciutto, and the creamy taste of the of the melted Gorgonzola Cheese with rosemary/garlic. Sliced green onions for garnish make this a colorful appetizer. Baked and sliced like pizza. YUM!
Turkey: Butter basted bird with Penzey's Bi-Centennial Rub. Wonderful color and very moist.
Salad: Molded Cranberry Salad Loretta's special and always a favorite!
Veggies: Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Gravy; Apricot-Orange Glazed Carrots; Green Bean - Corn Casserole and Brussels Sprouts, with Onions and Bacon. (isn't everything better with bacon) Very colorful and tasty.
Dressing: Pumpernickel Bread and Wild Rice with Veggies. When I opened the oven and saw this I was taken aback. The dark color was unexpected. Lots of textures and excellent? Good choice Chris!
We had an Appetizer Dessert:
Don't know the "actual name" but....
Cream Cheese, Pumpkin, Spices and Vanilla, whipped together It is wonderful as a spread/dip with very thin Gingerbread Cookies (from World Market). Good job Mary! One of my new favorites and will use it again!.
Also cherry pie and whipped cream!!
This was a great family dinner!!
We are always happy to hear from the family in Georgia. Facebook photos brought a tear to my eye to see Tim in Grandpa's Apron while he prepared his appetizers. TG's place cards were very cute.!
A Food Network rival? I think so!!!
To all my family and the extended ones, thank you for giving me so much to be thankful for. Love and blessings to you all. Start planning for next year??
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