Thanksgiving

For Thanksgiving, we decided to keep it relatively simple: I picked up a honey baked ham from Zupan’s and made my grandmother’s mac & cheese. My sister-in-law made green bean casserole and my wife made biscuits.

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I had a bottle of Sahalie from The Ale Apothecary.

Seared Sea Scallops with Leek Risotto and Lemon-Brown Butter Sauce

It was time to make this again.

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I went with a bottle of Instinctive Travels from Wolves & People.

Grilled Sambal Chicken and Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Fish Sauce Vinaigrette

I decided to make the Grilled Sambal Chicken again. I also wanted to try Momofuku’s Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Fish Sauce Vinaigrette since it has been forever since I last cook them.

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I had a bottle of Fool’s Gold from Dwinell Country Ales.

Harissa-Rubbed Grilled Skirt Steak with Orange-Fennel Relish

I was planning on making this. Luckily, skirt steak was on sale at Sheridan.

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I went with a bottle of The Ivy Spruce Tip Cuvée from de Garde that my wife picked up at the brewery a few months back.

Corned Pork and Braised Cabbage with Slab Bacon

For our 17th wedding anniversary (and Halloween), I made Corned Pork and Braised Cabbage with Slab Bacon.

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I went with a bottle of Pome Moon which was a collaboration between Matchless and Whitewood Cider Co. 

 

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