This year has really flown by and although it was full of many exciting things, I can’t believe that it is nearly gone – swish! – and the Christmas lights are coming on all around the neighborhood.
Still, I am all about being thankful for everything that has come to pass and what is still being planned, for another four seasons of health, friends, and family.
And there is no better way to celebrate that than with food and drink around a big table. Everyone has their favorite dishes to contribute and while I would advise against cooking anything that you’ve never really made before, if you are well-prepared and have done all of your planning in advance, you’ll enjoy a stress-free meal.
(as you can see, I’ve been busy planning the table settings!)
Here are some ideas:
To start:
Fennel, halloumi and pear salad
Pink apple and yellow carrot slaw
Pumpkin-carrot muffins (or bread)
In the middle:
Mushroom and ricotta almond galette
Roast chicken with lemon and endive
Quince and butternut squash farro risotto
To finish:
Quince and apple goat cheese tart
Apricot almond tart (* you can substitute plums this season, which also bake into soft and pillowy filling)
I am still making my shopping list and triple-checking it before I head to Stone Barns on Tuesday to pick up our turkey!
Hope you have a wonderful holiday my friend 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thank you, Uru!
Those are such great celebration meal suggestions! We don’t have another holiday meal until December in Canada, but some of those are inspiring me for next month, for sure.
I think I now need a break until December haha! xx
Waiting for Christmas so I can pull out some delightful table ware and celebratory dishes like these. Though Thsnksgiving has come & gone, I’m sure you’re still in the throes of seasonal feast-ivities 😉
haha yes, Thanksgiving being so late this year, I feel like there is barely a break between that and Christmas! 🙂