Since Simon does not have the Thursday of Thanksgiving off, obviously, as usual I am making us Thanksgiving dinner on the Saturday. I had planned to invite Simon’s parents to join us but, alas, they are in India, so it’s just Simon, Adam and me this year.
The menu? Turkey, stuffing, gravy, roasted seasonal vegetable, mash potatoes, chocolate tarts for pudding.
I had originally ordered a whole frozen turkey to be delivered from Tesco with the rest of my shopping but, again alas, isn’t wasn’t actually in stock. I was going to make a whole turkey for just the 3 of us and then use the leftovers to make turkey soup, ready for the hoards descending at Christmas. I think I will make soup, but chicken soup, in the coming weeks, instead.
So I went to Marks and Spencer’s instead and got this:
This is not the turkey I was hoping for.
So instead of a lovely large bird roasting, I threw a tin in the oven. *sigh*
The cast of characters. Camera shy: swede.
My roast seasonal vegetables, however, are one of my specialities. And one that has never gone wrong.
As I am a cheapskate frugal I tend to order or buy the Tesco veg pack. It can be a bit of a crap shoot but it usually has at least a few carrots and some parsnips. Today mine had 4 carrots, a swede, 2 small onion, a leek and 2 parsnips. Not bad for about £1.99. I added two red onions.
With sauce!
I then coat it with a combination of oil, balsamic vinegar and many herbs. Also know as vinaigrette dressing. 🙂
You've all see raw potatoes, I'm sure.
I was also making mash and above you can see the potatoes in the pan.
A plate of food.
I will confess the stuffing was Paxo, the gravy was Bisto and the tarts, which I haven’t taken a picture of, were from the Christmas Market at City Hall.
Overall it was a delicious meal. I don’t really like Paxo stuffing, but it was okay.
Next big meal is, of course, Christmas. That will be 99% homemade, as I am not attempting a Christmas Pudding, but the rest I will make with my own two hands.
For 5 adults. And 1 child. With one oven. And very little counter space.
Wish me luck!
good luck!!:o)