“Thanksgiving is the perfect time to bring everyone together to celebrate a year of blessings. Serve savory and decadent dishes such as Savory Bread Pudding and Praline Sweet Potato Casserole on an inviting table, filled with rich colors and seasonal textures. Simple, time-saving shortcuts to create a meaningful feast can be found in my new book Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Cocktail Time. Give your gracious gathering a heartwarming start with my personal favorite, Joshua Bell’s album, At Home With Friends and greet guests at your door with a vibrant cocktail, such as a Peach and Apricot Cider or Pumpkin Pie Martini . The main attraction is food, so try turning your Turkey or Pork Roast into a colorful centerpiece, served with a side of cornbread stuffing or cranberry sauce. For a quick and easy dessert try Semi-Homemade Glazed Spice Donuts with Pecans or a Sweet Potato Cake with Citrus Glaze, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating with your family and friends.”
Sandra LeeA Few Tips from Sandra,
COCKTAILS:
“Re-name your cocktails for a signature touch and serve them in an array of glasses in different shapes and sizes for a glamorous effect. If you have a special album playing, review your song list and allow the song titles to inspire your cocktails, ie. Peach Cider can be turned into “Cinema Paradiso” to match the beautiful duet of the same name on Joshua Bell’s new album At Home With Friends. Brilliant!”
APETIZERS:
“If you’re facing a time crunch—pick party foods that are delicious and impressive, without being fussy. I recommend, Savory Bread Pudding and Fig and Port Tartlets—both of these tasty treats can be prepared before your guests arrive and served at room temperature.”
SIDE:
“Sometimes you need the culinary equivalent of a big warm hug. Praline Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic, comfort food creation that is baked to perfection."
Pop Up Audio www.joshuabell.com Want to get this cd?If you keep up with my post, that Joshua Bell's At Home with Friends cd is great music. I love Thanksgiving. One year ago I was proposed to by my fiancee. I am thankful because I found someone who loves me and my son. I am thankful because I have a great family who is healthy and safe. I am thankful for the great friends I have and great connections I have made. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks. I don't know about you but Thanksgiving means good FOOD too. I like to play music while I cook and get the house ready for the family. Thanks to Sandra Lee for the great tips I will be using. And thanks to Joshua Bell for the great music.
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