November 28, 2011

MENU FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2 8, 2011

We are now into the sweet land of leftovers following our festive Thanksgiving. The troops left Sat. afternoon and it has taken me a couple of days to recover.  Funny that one can’t do things the way one did at 40…..So I’m grateful that I’ve got food to fall back on. For if the truth be known, I’m not up for cooking quite yet.

Also back at the gym.  Didn’t have time to go last week, and frankly wasn’t worried about getting exercise.  This Thanksgiving, as usual, I lost weight…..Unfortunately; I will regain that as I return to normal operating procedures. I’ve talked to other serious cooks who go through the same process.  It’s a function of fatigue, stress and the fact that when one tastes foods for several days one comes up no so hungry.

Mon. AM             Pasta with White Clam Sauce CCI 343

Mon. PM              Pork Goulash

                             Buttered Noodles

                             Asparagus
                             Rosemount Shiraz 2008

Tues. AM             Onion Soup f/i

Tues. PM              Broiled Scallops with Sweet Peppers and Capers SFCB 46

                             Lemon Pasta E I

                             Roasted Cauliflower
                             Rosemount Reisling 2006

Weds. AM            Cold Cuts Pulled Turkey Sandwich

Weds. PM            Irish Stew SFF

                             Tossed Salad
                            Black Opal Cabernet 2009

Thurs. PM             Grilled marinated London Broil
                              Baby Peas
                             Black Opal Cabernet 2009

Fri. AM                Cold Cuts

Fri. PM                 Irish Stew
                             Peas
                             Rosemount Shiraz

Sat. AM               Cold Cuts

Sat. PM                Potato, Kale and Kielbasa Gratin GM 2/92 103

                            Rosemount Shiraz
                            Black Opal Shiraz

Sun. AM              Cream of Broccoli Soup CCII

Sun. PM                Chicken and Dumplings 

                             Tossed Salad
                             Rosemount Chardonnay 2008

From the Kitchens of North Ridge Road

Thanksgiving - working menu

Subject to change on no notice and for no reason. 

Above is the snowfall of Oct. 30, 2011 at my home.

MENU FOR THANKSGIVING WEEKEND 2011
(prior to Wednesday found on prior menu)

Weds.  PM                   Garlic Shrimp with Peasant Bread Tapas

                          Rack of Lamb with Fig Port Sauce

                          Potato Daube

                          Roasted Acorn Squash

                          Assorted Cookies
                          Shingleback McLaren Vale Cabernet 2005

Thurs AM                   Bagels & Cream Cheese

Thurs Noon       Kick Butt Gumbo

Thanksgiving Dinner

Home cured prosciutto above, country pate below

Over view of the appetizer table

Sausages, all store bought

Non blue cheese board

Blue cheese board with two commercial pates

Spreads and tappas

Salmon

WWJ personal plate

Appetizers:        Warner’s 2011 Prosciutto du Pomona

                          Warner’s Rustic Pate
                           Selection of home cured pickles

                          Chicken Liver Pate

                          Selection of Dried Sausages

                          Cheese Platter

                          Smoked Salmon with Whole Wheat Bread

                          Crab Spread

                          Pickled Herring

                          Tapas Canapés with Whole Wheat Tortilla Toasts

                          Shrimp in Caper Sauce

Asparagus and Brussels sprouts awaiting cooking

Turkey I (Cajun spiced)

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Turkey II

Stove I (yes there is a Stove II)

The hordes down to the shortest

Main Course:     Herb Brined Roast Turkey

                          Pan Gravy with Madeira

                          Cajun Spiced Turkey

                          Andouille and Red Pepper Dressing BA 111/99

                          Mashed Potatoes with Celeriac and Mascarpone

                          Roasted Parmesan Asparagus BCFS

                          Baked Fennel with Tomatoes and Black Olives GM 1/ 86

                          Brussels Sprout s with Caraway Seeds CCI 366

                          Warner’s Cranberry Sauce
                           Penfold Bin 128 Shiraz 2006

Chocolate Cake, frosting still too soft to shape

Adult  Dessert    Warner’s Killer Chocolate Cake

                          Ursula’s Pecan Pie

                          Pumpkin Mouse SPCB

                          Cheese Cake

                          Vanilla Ice Cream – Cuisinart

Kiddie Desserts Orange Pots de Crème YDHTBD

                          Berry Frozen Yogurt – Cuisinart

                          Almond Biscotti

                          Flourless Chocolate Cake

                          Carrot Pumpkin Bars

Fri. AM              Eggs & Bacon/Bagels

Friday PM

Appetizers                   Smoked Salmon  

                          Pate Selection      

                          Sausage Selection

                          Prosciutto

                          Cheese Platter

                          Crab Spread

                          Shrimp with Caper

                          Chinese Chicken Wings

WWJ Friday app plate

Pate opened

Main Course      Patricia Wells’ Beef Stew with Wild Mushrooms and Orange BC-PW

                          Whole Wheat Pasta with Butter

                          Roasted Red Peppers with Cauliflower and Caper Vinaigrette
                          Wolff Blass Yellow Label Cabernet 2007

Desserts             Killer Chocolate Cake

                          Ursula’s Pecan Pie

                          Pumpkin Mouse

                          Hazelnut Ice Cream

                          Cheese Cake

Kiddie Desserts  Mint Chocolate Pots de Crème YDHTB

                          Carrot Pumpkin Bars

                          Peach Frozen Yogurt

                          Almond Biscotti

How many people on a couch?

Notice TV is not on?

Sat. AM             Bagels etc.

Sat. Noon          Pork Goulash a la CIA

                          Sauerkraut

                          Lidia’s Whole Wheat Spaezle LCFTH

                          Green Beans with Mustard Sauce CCI

Assorted Desserts

Cookies on Hand        

                          Dark Chocolate

                          Peanut Butter

                          Mom’s Sugar Cookies

                          Almond Biscotti

                          Aunt Jenny’s Pizelles

                         
Sat. PM              leftovers (turkey)
                          Black Opal Shiraz
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Sun. AM             Winter Borscht


Sun. PM             leftovers (beef stew)
                          Black Opal Shiraz