Thanksgiving 2024

He can put it into words so well. For a dropout of Vassar, he was an excellent writer. Isn’t his mother an editor?

Not a clue. That said, one can be a good writer without having a degree.

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So good to know it works! I mean, I do trust her but nice to have a HO endorsement. :laughing:

I’m pretty unrealistic, expecting everything to turn out perfectly the first time BUT this recipe did so.

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What an endorsement! Thanks!

I roasted a turkey upside-down inadvertently a few years ago (I’m a pescatarian who has been charged with cooking the turkey several years). I discovered the “error” (I found out later that it’s a published technique), guests helped me flipped it over, and it turned out just fine. Makes for a funny story to this day.

I think we’re going to brother’s in Westchester County NY this year. He and my SIL are both good cooks. I’ll be a happy sous chef.

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“Why” is the question that springs to mind :joy:. Kudos to you for doing it.

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I’ve still got a bunch of stockpiled puff pastry to use up, but now I’m thinking about a simplified stuffing (also bec I just made and ate a pile of kheema).

Anyone have similar things they make?

Some ideas I’m toying with:
– Pimento cheese
– Harissa + cheddar
Bombay sandwich / samosa-ish (mashed potato, green chutney / zhoug, cheddar)

I could also see cheesy + sweet + spicy being good – cheddar (or brie if I can figure it out) and hot pepper jelly or spicy marmalade for eg. Kinda like baked brie in puff pastry, but rolled up & sliced.

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Everyone who tried this last year loved it. I used various herbs and cheese. Dill, parsley, cilantro, probably garlic.

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A few years ago, I made puff pastry spirals filled with the onion jam from this recipe (just the jam, without the breadcrumbs or sour cream), and they were seriously good, especially warm, and a huge hit with party guests.

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Savory rugelach might be a whole separate rabbit hole - yum!

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After a few cooking misfires, I’m contemplating jettisoning all of my plans in favor of making Sohla’s Fried Chicken Thanksgiving…

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Fried chicken is definitely a festivus food at our house. It’s on the list for the December holidays.

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Hope you leave some for “the rest of us.”

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I just LOVE her! She’s like an every day cook with a LOT of knowledge!

“Be confident, like that’s the way it was supposed to be. And pour more drinks.” :rofl:

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The rolls, layers…taking quick photo notes.

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After airing your grievances? Not a chance.

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I’ll see you at the “feats of strength” then!

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:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: