Thanksgiving Dinner

I forgot to photograph the nibbles, which is a pity as they were both delicious and a huge success. Sorry pumpkin gougeres and halibut ceviche; we loved you well. Obviously the family favorites remain beloved but this year's knockouts in the wow category were the carrot dish and my mom's stellar new pumpkin pie recipe with cardamom, ginger and black pepper. We loved it so much that we are already talking about turning the filling into a component for a pumpkin trifle.

22 lbs Turkey with Sage and Onion Stuffing, Giblet Gravy

Pomegranate-Balsamic Glazed Carrots with Mint and Arils

Thyme Scented Apple, Sweet Potato and Comte Gratin

Creamed Spinach with Jalapeno

Shiitake and Snow Peas Fricassée

Gingered Double Cranberry and Orange Relish

(holiday wine consumption may have kicked in right about the time I took this picture)

Spiced Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

Apple Crisp with Bourbon Whipped Cream

Sweet Corn Panna Cotta with Honeypop Cereal Brittle

#extrastuff