Mushroom Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

This was the dramatic centerpiece dish served for Christmas Potluck. I based this fairly closely off of an ATK recipe. So good! Lots of steps, though.

Portabello Stroganoff

This works as a hearty meatless meal with a homey taste to it.

Ham Asparagus Snack

I’m back hardcore on WW (one-year anniversaries will do that to you) and this is a new snack I’m really loving right now.

Soy Braised Turkey w/ Turkey Rice

Another David Chang leftover turkey creation. It is tasty but in my opinion a bit too salty.

Turkey Cracklings

A David Chang recipe from Food & Wine. For those who lament how rubbery leftover skin gets. Not for the health conscious.

 

Rainbow leftover turkey soup

The picture here doesn’t really do it justice, but I really was happy with the flavor and colorful nature of this turkey soup recipe (particularly given the fact that next-day turkey soups can be bland and uninteresting, both in taste and appearance). The secrets – Asian flavors and rainbow chard.

Mom’s Grapefruit and Fennel Salad

Mom made this refreshing salad for our Thanksgiving dinner.

Applejack Cider

I’ve combined Applejack with cider before, but this Cooking Light take on the combo was also reminiscent of hot buttered rum.

Truffled potato cauliflower mash

Man were these good. My mom bought truffle butter at the store and I decided to make it a last minute addition to our mashed potatoes. Originally I was going to use it in brussels sprouts but I think I made the right call.

Vanilla bourbon pumpkin tart

My family liked this recipe, but I confess I thought the texture was a little off – too soft or something. Terrific crust, though. Not going to convert me from pumpkin cheesecake, utimately.