Alma Mater: Happy Thanksgiving 2015 and Deconstructed Holiday Turkey Recipe (Siobhan)

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope you did too. Today I have some pictures and a recipe to share with you!

Mom did the turkeys this year for Thanksgiving. She found a Deconstructed Holiday Turkey recipe that was absolutely delicious.

On Tuesday night she brined the turkeys and added salt, honey, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, sage, peppercorns, allspice berries, and celery leaves.

Then she covered them with cold water and ice and let them sit overnight.

On Wednesday she roasted all of the meat and made gravy with the turkey juices.

Mom also made 'turkey stock.'

I made a dark chocolate salted caramel oreo pie. Click here for the recipe post!

Uncle Matt and Aunt Renee treated us all with some incredible appetizers. Smoked mussels, dates, olives, cheeses, meats, and crackers. So delicious!

We had turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing, rolls, Mom's Green Beans Gremolta, stuffed shells, and a broccoli casserole. For dessert we had apple pie, pumpkin pie, and my Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Oreo Pie.

On Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) Mom put the turkeys in a 20 quart turkey warmer. Then we brought it over to Grandma's. Everyone loved it!

Happy Thanksgiving!