Happy Thanksgiving!

Tomorrow is my favorite holiday of the year, so I wanted to wish everyone a Great Thanksgiving!  I mean what is not to like about Thanksgiving?  Its a celebration of family, friends, food, and football.  It's fantastic.  I am taking a little break from some prep work, but here is my planned menu, which has a maple theme:

Cocktail

Cranberry Whiskey Slushy Cooler

Salad

Spinach, Spiced Pecans and Mixed Berries with Goat Cheese and Maple Vinaigrette

Soup

Roasted Squash Soup with Maple Creme Fraiche

Pasta

Campanelle with Pork Ragu

Entree

Deep Fried Turkey with Spicy Maple Bourbon Marinade

Challah Bread Dressing with Bacon and Pears

Roasted Mixed Potatoes with Maple Herb Butter

Cranberry-Orange Chutney

Caramelized Apples and Onion

Dessert

Pumpkin Ricotta Pie with Maple Whipped Cream

Maple Custard

Stay tuned tomorrow, as I am thinking of taking a page out of Bill Simmon's book, and having a running diary for Tassi Thanksgiving 2011.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!