Thanksgiving - The Day After

I would hazard to say there's not many households in the country that won't be enjoying leftovers today, thanks to yesterday's abundance and our house is no exception. In fact, our dinner menus will be well taken care of over the next several days but other than repeated turkey sandwiches, we're unlikely to get bored because there's so many different things to be made from leftover bird.

In case you're curious, we kept our Thanksgiving menu really simple. When it's over 80 degrees outside, sunny and gorgeous it is reason enough not to roast the bird in the oven, so Big Guy cooked it on the Weber Rotisserie and, as you can see, he did a fabulous job.

Stuffed with apples, rosemary and fresh thyme, he shot the beauty up from the inside with pure apple juice. That way the skin remained intact resulting in an extremely moist, tender and flavorful bird. 

Side dishes included:

Sausage Stuffing with Port, Cranberries & Pecans

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Gratineed Mustard Creamed Onions

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Cranberry Kumquat Sauce

Pumpkin Gingersnap Tiramisu

I'll be passing along recipes to you during the next few days in case you'd like to stash them in your memory box for next year's feast. Meanwhile, enjoy your day everyone. I know it's only a touch after 7 AM here, but personally I'm heading to the fridge for some sandwich makings. Who says you can't have lunch for breakfast?

A year ago - Beef Patties on Salad

Two year's ago - Duck with Pomegranate Chile Sauce

 

Comments

[Lorraine]

Great job on the turkey BG! We had a great bird too, but didn't take pictures :( My bro is here for a visit so was living in the moment. Have a great rest of your week. Happy Post Thankgsgiving.

[June]

You have a great weekend too my friend. All the best to you and yours.

[Lea]

Lovely Turkey and sides!!!! I would have much more enjoyed lunch at your place !!!! Nice and cozy - There were 50 at my sister's eek!!!!! That a glorious bounty to be thankful for!

[June]

Lea - Fifty people...holy cow. We'd have loved to have you here too!

[Shaun]

Wow I'm not a turkey fan but geez did the big guy do a job on that one...my mouths watering, that will tempt me to buy a small one after christmas when they're giving them away and try one in my rotisserie!

[June]

Shaun - it is fabulous; so incredibly moist and tender and ready much quicker than an oven roasted bird and without any basting either.