An All-American Thanksgiving
Inspired by this country’s diverse culinary traditions, these classic Thanksgiving meals represent regions from New England to the West Coast, the North to the Deep South.
November 2008
Flavors of the American Heartland
Gathering together, we celebrate soul-satisfying flavors liberally spiced with culinary notes from the region’s northern European immigrants.
Roasted Chestnuts
Bourbon Chicken Liver Pâté
Roast Turkey with Cider Sage Gravy
Wild Rice, Apple, and Dried-Cranberry Stuffing
Jellied Cranberry Sauce
Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Maple Hickory Nuts
Creamed Pearl Onions
Potato Parsnip Purée
Brandied Sour Cherry and Pear Tartlets
Pumpkin Ginger Rice Pudding
Roasted Chestnuts
Bourbon Chicken Liver Pâté
Roast Turkey with Cider Sage Gravy
Wild Rice, Apple, and Dried-Cranberry Stuffing
Jellied Cranberry Sauce
Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Maple Hickory Nuts
Creamed Pearl Onions
Potato Parsnip Purée
Brandied Sour Cherry and Pear Tartlets
Pumpkin Ginger Rice Pudding
Giving Thanks, Georgia-Style
These Southern favorites—including hearty root vegetables, sour cream apple pie, and turkey stuffed with oysters and bacon—will wow guests on either side of the Mason-Dixon Line.
Carrot Soup with Toasted Almonds
Roast Turkey with Herbed Oyster Stuffing and Giblet Gravy
Potato, Chestnut, and Celery Root Purée
Diced Carrots and Turnips
Green Beans with Ginger Butter
Jellied Apple Cranberry Sauce
Sweet-Potato Pie with Gingersnap Pecan Crust
Sour Cream Apple Pie
Carrot Soup with Toasted Almonds
Roast Turkey with Herbed Oyster Stuffing and Giblet Gravy
Potato, Chestnut, and Celery Root Purée
Diced Carrots and Turnips
Green Beans with Ginger Butter
Jellied Apple Cranberry Sauce
Sweet-Potato Pie with Gingersnap Pecan Crust
Sour Cream Apple Pie
A Shaker Feast
The Shakers’ commitment to excellence in all things was evident even in the kitchen, where basic foods were made delicious by careful cooking and the addition of herbs and spices. The time-honored recipes that follow have been adapted from Shaker cookery books, which emphasize regional ingredients—fresh vegetables, fruit, and maple syrup—and simple sauces and techniques.
Creamed Oysters on Toasted Corn Bread
Herbed Buttered Parsnips
Earthy Mashed Potatoes
Maple Squash Purée
The Simplest Roast Turkey
Cranberry Raisin Tart
Ohio Shaker Lemon Pie
Creamed Oysters on Toasted Corn Bread
Herbed Buttered Parsnips
Earthy Mashed Potatoes
Maple Squash Purée
The Simplest Roast Turkey
Cranberry Raisin Tart
Ohio Shaker Lemon Pie
Holiday in Connecticut
Classic fall flavors like apple and maple evoke the quaint New England countryside.
Butternut Squash Soup with Chestnuts
Roast Turkey with Corn Bread and Kale Stuffing and Paprika Pan Gravy
Sherried Sweet Potatoes and Apples
Mashed Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Wild Mushrooms
Cranberry Sauce with Pearl Onions and Golden Raisins
Date Pecan Pumpkin Squares
Nutmeg Ice Cream
Bourbon Burnt Sugar Sauce
Butternut Squash Soup with Chestnuts
Roast Turkey with Corn Bread and Kale Stuffing and Paprika Pan Gravy
Sherried Sweet Potatoes and Apples
Mashed Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Wild Mushrooms
Cranberry Sauce with Pearl Onions and Golden Raisins
Date Pecan Pumpkin Squares
Nutmeg Ice Cream
Bourbon Burnt Sugar Sauce
California Eatin’
We’re offering an alternative for those who want to venture off the beaten path: turkey cooked on the grill accented by clean flavors.
Grilled Turkey with Cranberry Gravy
Three-Onion Stuffing
Whipped Chipotle Sweet Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Date, Goat Cheese, and Mesclun Salad
Green Beans with Red Onion and Mustard Seed Vinaigrette
Pumpkin Flan
Grilled Turkey with Cranberry Gravy
Three-Onion Stuffing
Whipped Chipotle Sweet Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Date, Goat Cheese, and Mesclun Salad
Green Beans with Red Onion and Mustard Seed Vinaigrette
Pumpkin Flan










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