Turkey Time! Week of November 23

So, here's the behind-the-scenes on our turducken party prep. This year, we won't be feeding 30+ folks, but will have a smaller, low-key get together with 8-10 folks. Here's the menu, with my prep schedule and cooking plans:

Herb and Cheese poppers - prepping on Sunday; cooking on Thursday
Hawks bars (the best version of brownies ever!)- Tues (pecans, ganache); Wed (brownies, caramel, assemble)
Pumpkin Cheesecake - Tues (crust), Wed (bake)
Spinach dip and fritos - prepping on Wed; heating on Thursday
Corn Pudding - prepping on Wed; baking on Thursday
Sourdough stuffing w/ sausage, apples and golden raisins - prepping on Wed; finishing on Thursday
Cranberry sauce - fixing on Wednesday
Turducken - Thursday
Green beans and walnuts with lemon vinaigrette - Thursday

So, it will be a busy few days, but I'm building in some time to go watch the parade on Thursday!

Family Favorites - Weeks of November 15 & 23

Chicken adobo with potatoes and rice
Ratatouille with italian sausage and cornmeal biscuits
Penne with brie, mushrooms and arugula
Hoisin steamed fish with vegetables
Dad's chicken soup
Colossal Mixed Berry muffins

Week of November 8

Tuna burgers with pickled cucumbers and spicy peanut mayonnaise
Salmon and spinach over soba with asian broth
Vodka sauce with chicken over angel hair pasta

Hello, November! - Week of November 1

Peppercorn-encrusted Pork Chops with Pepita & Green Bean Salad
Pumpkin Flan
White Bean and Tuna Pasta Salad
Lemongrass Chicken Soup
Farmer's Market Salad with Pomegranate