quick update
I'm bloody knackered but wanted to give a quick update since I know of at least one person who has admitted to being "addicted" (thanks Dave C!!)I was in Glasgow all last week at the Annual British Society of Immunologist Meeting and then drove from Glasgow up to Inverness & back at the weekend (that equates to just over 400 miles in 36 hours . . . did I mention it snowed, rained & was very cold & windy?!?!?!)
Whilst at the conference I had this CRAZY & I mean crazy for those of you who know me idea to cook Thanksgiving dinner for my coworkers & a few other mates . . . now remember I live in a studio flat, I have 4 plates, 6 glasses, no wine glasses, a 3 seater couch, 1 chair, a wee table and a bed. I do however have a full size kitchen, but let me fill you in on a rather interesting bit of this story - I've never cooked a whole chicken (I KNOW I KNOW suppose to be turkey but you can't get them anywhere near me cause they're all "on order" for Christmas - don't ask) the point is I've NEVER baked a chicken - I normally make the sweet potatoes - that's my job, but this weekend I will have to cook ALL of it on my own - any suggestions on the best way to not screw this all up?? Also, check my menu - feel like I'm forgetting something, but in my defense I've missed the past 3 turkey days in the US so forgive me if I'm missing something obvious!
so far I've got:
chicken
stuffing
green bean casserole (any sub ideas for the noodles which I can't find)
cooked carrots & broccoli
bread rolls
sweet potatoes
mashed potatoes
apple pie
Today I got my work permit extension (after a long process - details later) off to bed now!
Labels: thanksgiving, update
posted by Sara @ 8:45 pm
7 Comments:
Whilst?
I've been doing all the cooking at my house for the last 1.5 yrs. I find the most useful gadget is a thermometer (stainless steel with a dial head). Then, roast everything to a temperature 10 degrees cooler than recommended. I like to roast things at a high temperature for a shorter time. Usually around 400 degrees.
Do you still have that bread recipe that I gave you?
that chicken recipe I forwarded is a high temp recipe--just saute onions till they're nice and brown and with a breading (or not) and put them on the beans
as always looking forwardt to the photo display!
love, Mom
Two words...TAKE OUT.
Linda D. in Seattle
good luck on turkey day plan....sounds great!
PCS: Got the meat thermometer as you suggested!
Andrew: Yes, it's the one I'm using of course!
Mommio: suggestion noted
ChesseWiz: I WISH!!
Dad: starting now - will keep ya posted!
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