Thanksgiving Menu 2012

This year, like last, I decided to cook turkey, without cooking a whole big bird.  Last year I made a turkey pie.  To see last year's menu, click HERE.

This year, I've simplified things a bit because with a newborn in the house, my time is limited.  I did want to have a proper dinner though because my mother-in-law is here, and this will be her first Thanksgiving dinner, because they don't celebrate in El Salvador.  So in case you're still thinking about what to make for the big dinner, here's what we're having:

Turkey Breast Roast:  This is similar to a pork or beef roast, in that it's boneless and tied up and ready to go.  It only takes about an hour and a half to cook, and is all white meat.  I wanted turkey, but without all the work of cooking a whole turkey.  Hopefully this fits the bill.

Gravy (I use Imagine Organic Gravy- gluten and dairy free)

Cranberry Sauce (click HERE for recipe)

Applesauce (click HERE for recipe)

Mashed Potatoes

Cubed Butternut Squash with Butter and Sage

Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad

Zucchini Muffins

Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Topping

Gluten Free Cupcakes

White Wine Sangria

I'm happy with the menu, because it's simple but has the flavours of a traditional fall Thanksgiving menu.  Plus, I was able to prepare the potatoes and squash in advance, and my sister made the muffins ahead of time.  Today consists of tossing the salad, roasting the turkey and making the cupcakes.  After we get back from the pumpkin patch. 

I'll be posting a menu plan, as well as a Thanksgiving dinner round-up with photos later tonight or tomorrow, so check back soon. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! (And a Menu Plan Update)

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in Canada!  Enjoy celebrating with family and friends, and give thanks for all the blessings in your life.  I'm thankful that I have a happy family, great friends and colleagues, and a safe place to call home.  I'm also thankful for all of you who read my blog, whether you check in everyday or just every now and then.  I'll try to keep posting interesting content, more recipes and great product reviews.  Send me your suggestions of places to go, products to try and books to read.

Later today I'll post a rundown of my Thanksgiving, focusing especially on all the gluten free goodies that will grace our table.  I baked the turkey pie last night, and it looks incredible!  I'll also post a recipe for my applesauce this week.

As for the weekly menu plan, I'll put that up tomorrow.  It's a long weekend in Canada, so I have an extra day to plan and cook.  Hopefully there will be some leftovers for tomorrow, but I've got a great fall soup ready for this week, and I'll be trying out some rice tortillas for the first time to make some fajitas.  The recipes will be light and healthy following a heavy Thanksgiving meal, but they'll be satisfying and flavourful too.


Finally, I'll be posting a review this week of the pie crust that I used for the turkey pie, updating my 100 in 2011 list, and adding recipes to my recipe tab.  A busy week ahead on Celiac Baby!  Don't forget to check back often!