Our first Thanksgiving in the new house is in the books.
It was quiet, just the two of us, but we got to use our new kitchen. We considered it a dry run for next year's entertaining festivities.
We cracked open a bottle of wine...a Pinot Grigio that paired well with turkey.
2nd Man made some rolls, they were delicious!
I handled the snacks. Tried to go with as healthy as possible. Mixed nuts (no salt), zero fat chips, a dip made with Beau Monde seasoning but using greek yogurt and the mayo we discovered that's so good, so it's virtually zero saturated fat, and then sausage balls, a holiday tradition, made with turkey sausage and 2% milk fat cheese. We have to say, we didn't miss the regular versions, it was terrific!
I broke out our special "can-berry" dish (don't hate on those of us that like canned cranberry sauce!, ha).
I also made us a Caprese salad...fresh tomatoes (including those brown variety we found a few months back), basil, mozzarella and then drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
I roasted some Brussels sprouts with turkey bacon and balsamic vinegar.
The salad first. SO good!
OMG ... my mouth is watering just looking at your pictures! Yes, you definitely had a full-filling meal!
ReplyDeleteWat a Wonderful way to start off with new beginnings and new memories.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great book this would make just for the both of you starting with all your 1st beginnings and memories. in your new home.
Just think 25 years or more from now you both can look back and recall / read about all them first.
Enjoy your day and stay warm. It's 38 deg. at the moment. Hubby covered up our outside faucets yesterday.
Blessings to you both.
By the way, I like your turkey platter.
DeleteAlso, was at the store yesterday and spotted that certain frozen turkey's where on sale
I love cranberry sauce, I opened a can this week and ate it with most of my meals, I need a big bite when I eat it, so it is gone. What a wonderful dinner, a new memory to add to your wonderful many memories. Store them away in your mind, I am 81 and have so many great memories. If I can't sleep, I put my hand on my late husband's pillow and talk to him about our many memories and happy life we had.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so stylish
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful meal to celebrate your first Thanksgiving in your new home! Every dish looks delicious. A perfect beginning for wonderful memories in your beautiful new home. With many, many more to come.
ReplyDeleteYou both know how to put on a spread!
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