A Local Foods Thanksgiving Menu
The star of each of these recipes is currently listed on O'Hara Commons Local Foods Market Storefront. Look for the * to identify those ingredients.
Appetizers
Honeyberry Jalapeño Jam* Cream Cheese Spread
Relish Tray:
Watermelon Radish* Pickle (prepared by House of Ferments)
Red Onion* Quick Pickle
Salads
Local Greens* Salad with Julia Child's Basic Vinaigrette
Sides
Spinach* Madeline (please, use fresh spinach!)
Cabbage* Gratin (aka Hot Slaw)
Main Event
Thomas Keller's Brined & Roasted Chicken* from Bouchon Restaurant prepared with Living River Farm Chicken, Bee Happy Honey*, herbs* and vegetables*
Vegetable* Shepherd's Pie. Variation: use Holiday Roasted Vegetables, above.
Dessert
Pumpkin* Pie. Now, we know this is not a novel dish to any of you. But, we would like to encourage those of you who have never made this iconic dish from fresh pumpkin to do so. The attached recipe helps to navigate some types of squash that make beautiful pies, baking the fresh pumpkin and expected yield from specific weights.