Just for Julie

Every year, Julie Cohen, an ex-pat American living in the UK, asks what we're having for Thanksgiving at our house, so here goes.

Turkey, brined with citrus, seasoned with fresh herbs, covered with bacon and a cherry jam glaze. Trust me.

Pot Roast with potatoes, turnips, parsnips, carrots and onions

Herb dressing (I'm baking the bread today)

Mashed potatoes (maybe with roasted garlic, maybe not. haven't decided yet.)

Gravy

Sweet potatoes au gratin with chipotle cream

Roasted sweet potatoes and sprouts (the only way I can eat brussel sprouts)

Coleslaw

Green bean casserole

Homemade rolls

Cranberry relish

Desserts could be any two or three of the following:

Pecan pie

Pumpkin cheesecake

Apple crumble

Chocolate cake with chewy caramel topping

Black Russian cake

By day 3, what's left of turkey carcass will become Cream of Turkey and Rice Soup.

And that's just for 9 people. Who's hungry?