“An Affair to Surrender” Menu

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“An Affair to Surrender” menu shopping list

BEGIN: “Marooned on an Ideological Island With No Escape” Creamy Corn, Squash & Sweet Potato Soup

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (par-boiled)
• 1 small butternut squash, peeled, and thinly sliced (par-boiled)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large Spanish onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 cups organic chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons fresh)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage (or 1 teaspoon fresh, chopped)
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 ears of fresh corn on the cob (or 1 tin of peaches and cream corn)

FOLLOW: “Don’t Fall in Love with Potential” Turkey with Onion Sage Stuffing and Homemade Pan Gravy

• 1 (5-7 lb) turkey breast bone in, skin on (1 pound uncooked turkey/person)
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 7 cups finely cubed day old Italian bread
• 1 tablespoon crumbled dried sage or 1 tablespoons fresh chopped sage
• ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme (or ½ teaspoon fresh)
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ – ¾ cups organic chicken stock

Vegetable Mirepoix: (Aromatic vegetable mixture – 2 parts onions, 1 part celery, 1 part carrots, used as a flavor enhancer for sauces.)

• 1 onion, chopped into large pieces
• ½ cup chopped celery, two stacks of celery, including leaves
• ½ cup chopped carrots
• Melted butter for basting

ESCORT: History Homemade Pan Gravy

• ¼ cup fat drippings
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2-3 cups organic chicken stock or water, heated

FOLLOW: “Stolen Moments Dressed in Shame” Herb Roasted Chateau Potatoes

• 8 tablespoons butter
• 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into small ovals
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

FOLLOW: “Once a Cheater Always a Cheater, Leopards Don’t Change Their Spots” Maple Glazed Root Vegetable Medley

• 4 large carrots, peeled
• 8 large parsnips, peeled
• 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled
• 1 large butternut squash, peeled & seeded
• 2 large shallots, peeled and quartered
• 3 tablespoons dark maple syrup
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (has to be fresh)!
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 ½ teaspoon dried thyme (3 teaspoons fresh)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

FINISH: “No No No No Don’t Funk With My Heart” Home-Style Pumpkin Tarts with Whipped Molasses Cream

• 1 can solid pumpkin purée (15 ounces) or freshly roasted pumpkin if you’re feeling adventurous
• 1 can condensed milk (300 ml)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (has to be fresh)!
• 2 large whole eggs
• 1 large egg yolk
• 24 – 3-inch Ready-made Unbaked Tart Shells

Whipped Molasses Cream.

• 1 ¼ cups chilled whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses