Thanksgiving for Six

Published on Thursday, October 23, 2008, by The CHOW Editorial Team / Edit Post

A Cheese Primer
Yes, you can have a big Thanksgiving and invite the entire family. But with travel delays, family tensions, and heightened expectations, the stress can often overwhelm. So try this tactic: fewer guests, more fun. This mostly make-ahead menu feeds six, and everything—from the goat cheese crostini to the pear tart—celebrates the flavors of fall.
Thanksgiving for Six » Log Cabin » Fig Jam and Goat Cheese Crostini
Thanksgiving for Six » Simple Pan Gravy » Herb-Rubbed Roasted Turkey Breast » Braised Brussels Sprouts
Thanksgiving for Six » Fennel and Walnut Cranberry Sauce » Creamy Carrot Casserole
Thanksgiving for Six » Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Thanksgiving for Six » Brandied Pear-Walnut Tart » Maple Ice Cream
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  • Great topic!
    Back in college, we had post Thanksgiving to celebrate with friends who g=left town for the holiday. Always a trial to set the menu when half the people were still grossed out from overeatin and the others could have a Thanksgiving feast every month year-round .
    My best menu was one breast and both legs roasted over a pan full of dressing, with cranberry relish, yams and, my fave,...+READ

    Great topic!
    Back in college, we had post Thanksgiving to celebrate with friends who g=left town for the holiday. Always a trial to set the menu when half the people were still grossed out from overeatin and the others could have a Thanksgiving feast every month year-round .
    My best menu was one breast and both legs roasted over a pan full of dressing, with cranberry relish, yams and, my fave, buttered Brussel sprouts with chestnuts, ginger and black pepper. The other breast, I used to make a mushroom and herb stuffed roulade; with endive salad, and steamed turnips and sweet potatoes.

    Today, I would add warm spiced hard cider and pome-tinis.-COLLAPSE

  • That looks DELICIOUS. I'd make just one addition: Festive cranberry martinis! SO easy, and v. v. yummy: http://urbzen.com/2008/11/25/happy-thanksdrinking/

  • Ode to Creamy Carrot Casserole:

    How I love you, CCC
    Your creamy goodness
    transcends taste
    Please be a part
    of my Thanksgiving.
    An angel must have dreamt you up.

    -Meredith, not a poet, but a lover of this recipe, and a member of the CHOW video staff