Farm Fresh

brussels sprouts, carrots, celeriac, kale, leeks, potatoes, winter squash

What’s for Dinner?

As much as I want to start dreaming, planning and writing about The Big Meal next week, I can’t just yet. Believe it or not, the monster bunch of veggies pictured teetering on my table is just the prelude. I get a whole new load, especially for the holiday, early next week. So, instead, I’ll pour my cooking (and eating!) energy into the runners up – those side dishes I so wish could grace the Thanksgiving table, but to do so would be ludicrous and overindulgent. My tendencies could very possibly steer me that direction anyway! This week, have fun visiting and supporting your favorite Northwest market to enlist their meat & seafood expertise in support of this preview & salute to the sensational sides.

Friday – hold the pizza

creamy leek and kale gratin (Ivy Manning)
spiral sliced ham

Saturday – not your grandma’s spuds & carrots

caramelized leek mashed potatoes (Huffington Post)
honey glazed carrots (Food Network)
salmon cakes

Sunday  – a chicken in good company

shredded brussels sprouts & kale salad (Saveur)
roasted carrot and cumin puree (Food and Wine)
roast chicken

Monday – miso, harissa, & lemon…oh my!

roasted delicata squash salad (101 Cookbooks)
leek bread pudding (Martha Stewart)

Tuesday – from orchards to bogs

kale salad with local cranberries and hazelnuts (James Beard)
wild rice & mushroom stuffed squash (Martha Stewart)

Wednesday –  pre-feast soup night

celery root bisque (Bon Appetit)
ginger carrot soup (Food Network)
mama leone’s chicken soup + kale (Elephant’s Deli)
baguette

Thursday –  thanksgiving feast…stay tuned

More Menu Musings…