Mad Minerva 2.0: food culture

The big day is nearly here, my darlings. Need some recipes? Here you go!

Crispy sweet potato roast. Please do not desecrate lovely sweet potatoes with marshmallows!
Mashed potatoes. Carb-errific! Please pass the gravy.
How about these pretty potato stacks made in a muffin pan? They look like roses!
The ever-reliable Alton Brown offers his own version of green bean casserole.
How I do green beans: steam or blanche them briefly, and then saute for a couple of minutes in olive oil and garlic. Add a little salt and pepper, and that's it. They should be bright green and just a tiny bit crisp, not mushy. Try a bit of fresh lemon juice on top at the last minute for a tangy variation.
Roasted parmesan green beans are a nice option.
Try some roasted Brussels sprouts!
Cornbread dressing that's leaps and bounds ahead of the insipid white bread variety. Make your own cornbread, obviously.
If you already have the gorgeous cornbread dressing, you probably don't need dinner rolls (they're just filler anyway), but I know some people insist on them, so here's a recipe from King Arthur flour, and I have to admit that that flour is excellent.
Try making your own cranberry sauce if you don't want the canned kind.
Finally, the main event: Horrify your vegan friends and delight your fellow carnivores with a spectacular bacon-wrapped turkey. (Need a refresher on how to carve said turkey?)
Dessert: So many options! I'll leave you to pick your favorite(s). I always go for pumpkin pie first myself.

Friday, May 26, 2017