First thing first, table setting. Don't be surprised by a sea of overwhelming ideas, if you google "Thanksgiving Table Setting". Some are grand & traditional, some are contemporary & classy. No matter which direction you choose to go with, most of the "google" ideas share three similarities: 1) Cost, 2) Time, and 3) Effort. Oh man, the last two elements are the true luxuries that I can't afford now :'( Also, I don't wanna risk our tabung (saving in Malay) on getting pricey decoration & dinnerware, especially on my first Thanksgiving attempt.
But I want to make it simple, special & fun for Bao Bao...
#1 So I downloaded the F.R.E.E. Thanksgiving/Fall Kit from paperglitter.com.
#2 And there's Bao Bao enjoying her first (paper) turkey! LOL~~
#3 Chean nommed most of the cupcakes since I was so busy prepping for dinner & had no time to make him lunch :p But our dinner started at 5pm loh, in order to match Chloe's sleeping schedule #goodparents ^___^V
The mini appetizers...
#4 The "cacat" (handicapped in Malay) Deviled Eggs :p
#5 Water cracker with Brie, Atlantic Smoke Salmon, Prosciutto (my fave) and Japanese cucumber!!! Ok, I come clean, we ate about 20 of them @.@
#6 Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus, then sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. O.M.G! This is so good yet super easy to make (we ate about 12); the oven literally cooks this one all by itself. Here's the recipe!
And here comes the main dish of that night...
Aheeeem...
Drumroll please...
Taa Daa~~
#7 Not a very decent angle, just wanna show you the amount of stuffing that I managed to stuff in the 10 lbs turkey. Pure satisfaction.
#8 The crispy, perfect golden brown skin on the outside and, juicy, moist, tender meat inside. Mmm...mmm... together with the smell of rosemary... A million thanks to my cleaner for her secret recipe!
#9 Super cheesy table setting btw... I'll definitely put more effort in it since I kinda master the art of roasting turkey already :p
#10 Yay, we both got the legs!!! C.H.E.E.R.S~~
Of course we can't finish the whole turkey, more than half of the turkey went down to the trash bin, really a waste of $$. So maybe next year I'll replace it with chicken or hen instead. As for now, please tell Chean I can cook!
Slurpssss,
Bev
8 comments :
Haha... that looks sumptuous! I have tried roasting turkey for xmas last year before and think it may well be just a good idea to replace with chicken - just too much trouble for me ^_^ the entrees look excellent! I like prosciutto too!
u did good job!
Wait, you didn't save the leftovers for later? Leftover turkey's the best part of Thanksgiving! You can make quick and yummy sandwiches and casseroles. If you throw the bone/carcass into a pot with water you get the moost delicious turkey broth EVER! Also, you save lots of time and energy since you don't have to cook for a couple days. Tons of recipes online for what to do with leftover turkey. You should try it next year when you get a chance!
Ya, I know about that. In fact, I did make a simple porridge with the broth & some turkey breast meat... But having to stuff ourselves with every single part of turkey for the next 3-4 days seems not very appetizing to us @.@ Maybe I should be more creative next time @.@
tat turkey looks yummy!! u are a good mum & wife ;-)
Hi, the turkey looks just yummy. could you share the recipe of making the turkey?
thanks
Beverly, I have never left a comment before, but this time I am compelled to write one....no! Not the trash can!! (对不起！欧巴桑灵出现了) I totally understand you can't eat turkey for everyday for the rest of the week, I can't stomach it neither. But next time you can freeze it, put them and divide them in small freezer bags, label and date them, then you get yourself few quick meals, either for salad, porridge, soup or whatever you fancy. Use them within few months. Just a suggestion. I think you did a great job cooking the turkey and for the whole thanksgiving meal, especially while you have a young baby. 继续加油，妈妈！
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