Mini Thanksgiving

[Sue]

I am chained to the city for the holiday while I close out the condo at the end of the month.
Sarah can't come until Christmas since she has to work the next morning.
No one is coming from out of town as either cant travel or already have other plans.
I'd like to do something special for just Bill and me since we will be busy anyway and wonder what anyone has for great small ideas. Doesn't have to be turkey or big, but I do special. Cost is no object.
If you have ideas for things to make or cook, throw them at me.
I am looking for inspiration, please?
How do you rock dinner for 2 people?

[Kchurchill5]

I like cornish hens with a crawfish cornbread stuffing; It's turkey, but NOT. And, stuffing too. I just use the pan drippings with that.

I usually do a corn souffle; and a type of warm spinach (or favorite mixed greens) Endive is also really good mixed; with caramelized onions, mixed dried fruit, toasted nuts, cranberry vinaigrette. You can even top with a good blue or goat cheese.
It's simple, elegant, but nothing too hard either. It's still comfort food.

And, you can make the spinach salad your own.
Dessert ... you know I dont eat sweets much; but; I love a pumpkin ice cream with a hazelnut caramel and fresh fruit.

Dessert ... you have to look else where. Otherwise, a pumpkin flan would be my choice by far.

[Kchurchill5]

FYI I have made this exact meal before.
I do have a recipe if interested.

[KittenCal]

definately prime rib Sue with ..(I forget what you call them ) I think they are called Dutchess potatoes, they are heaped on a baking sheet then baked, green beans and we can't forget the wine

[KittenCal]

yeppers Dutchess it is! I'll be posting it here tonight..

[59chevymom]

All ideas sound great, how's about a rack of lamb with some mint jelly, this could be another idea.I've had Dutchess potatoes in higher-end restaurants they are soooooooooo good!

[KittenCal]

okay recipe for Dutchess potatoes is now posted here Sue...

#recipe15907

[Mikekey]

We have done the game hen thing, and also roast duck. Or just the duck breasts, pan seared with a port wine sauce.

[Sue]

I've done cornish hens with persimmon dressing. I do have one cornish hen in the freezer.
Duchess potatoes sound good especially if I do just a few in ramekins.
I also have a small rack of lamb in freezer and some lobster tails.
I may have to try some of that lobster mac & cheese everyone is going mad about.
I saw some nicely boned chix breasts with skin at Findlay market today. It made me think of doing mini turduckhens (sp?) inside out, with turkey inside the duck inside the chicken breast and tied. Maybe with a fresh herb smear like chicken kiev?
Or I may just do an appie spread. We always love those. But usually have them Christmas Eve.

[KittenCal]

Sue where is the recipe for that lobster mac & cheese?