Thursday, November 24, 2011

Gastromancer Thanksgiving: The Gobblecaust.

Here is a brief series of images and basic ingredient/recipes for this years Thanksgiving (That I spent with family, which hasn't been done in damn near a decade)

Turkey in its brine.
Apple Cider, Sea Salt, Brown Sugar
Orange Rinds, Sage, Ice Water

Buh buh buh Bacon.

Sweet Sweet Onions

14lbs of Can't Wait

Baked Brie with Craisins, Toasted Almonds, and Agave Nectar

Figs stuffed with Cream Cheese

Homemade Bruschetta

I barely touched the leg and it just fell off. So. Tender.
Stuffed her with Oranges, Celery, Onion, Sage and a few sticks of butter

Spinach and Artichoke Hearts with lemon juice, rock salt, and asiago cheese

Stuffing made from Le Petit Outre baguettes, Bacon, Green Onion
Sweet Onion, Honeycrips Apples, Sherry, Butter, and Herbs De Provence

Carrots cooked in apple cider, brown sugar, and sweet chili sauce

Right: Cranberry Cream Sauce (very tangy)
Left: My new favorite invention: Green Sauce (Cilantro, Greek Yogurt, Brown Sugar, Seasonings)

Sweet Onion Torte

Sauteed Mushrooms and Garlic

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Curry Sweet Potato Mash

"Top of the food chain gravy" made with Beef Stock, Bacon Grease, Turkey Drippins, and Goats Milk