Now that you are living on your own, chances are you’ve either been put into the family rotation for hosting Thanksgiving or you’ve been asked to bring a dish to this year’s celebration. “Not to worry,” says Chef Lea McIntosh. “When you are in charge, you can put your own twist on tradition and pull together a fabulous potluck party. Figure out what you’d like to make (or try making) and divvy out the rest of the menu to family and friends.” If you’re heading off to grandmother’s house instead and only have to think about one dish—make something decadent (it is, after all, a holiday) and an epicurean delight.
Through the years, Chef Lea has developed recipes—many of them from a very traditional base—using unconventional combinations of fresh ingredients. In this feature she shares a few that are easy to make ahead of time, portable, and guaranteed to make your friends and family sit up and take notice.
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from Nesting Newbies Magazine, Fall ‘09 >>
Casserole Choice: Savory Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding
A Vegetable They’ll Eat: Scotch-Marshmallow-Caramel-Kissed Yams
Hors d’oeuvre Selection: Truffle Honey Holiday Baked Brie
Bring a Gift: The Nut Series
