In the spirit of Thanksgiving

Is it really November already? I hope that you all are not as woefully behind as I am! Please share your ideas for Thanksgiving entertaining, your recipes, tips and inspirations.

Are you a traditionalist or one who brings new spice to the Thanksgiving table?

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Comment by Valerie Lavagnino Reeves on November 3, 2009 at 4:48pm: Also perhaps for a change of pace. Just made some great BBQed Turkey Legs.
Marinade:
2c Buttermilk
2T dijon mustard
2T honey
2T minced fresh rosemary
2tsp kosher salt
1tsp dried thyme
1tsp dried sage
1 tsp dried marjoram
ground pepper
4 turkey drumsticks
canola/ veggie oil
1/2 c bbq sauce

whisk marinade together, and seal with T legs in ziplock bags for up to 4 hours. Wipe marinade from legs and brush with canola or veggie oil. Grill over Indirect Medium heat until juices run clear (180*) 1 1/2 to 2 hours turning ever 30 minutes. Brush occasionally with bbq sauce. Serve and enjoy!
We made our own little concoction of dijon, hoiney, apricot jam, a little beer to thin, plus spices to put on and serve with the legs, it was a great tangy flavor! Enjoy! :)

Comment by Valerie Lavagnino Reeves on November 3, 2009 at 4:41pm: Some say that you can't mess with tradition...but poo on them right!
I have a wonderful recipe for Pumpkin ravioli. Here's the recipe for the filling...the ingredients are hard for me to find sometimes which is very frustrating, but in the end it turns out fantastic. Also, haven't tried it yet, but you can make flour out of almost anything these days, and I think that rice pasta would be your best bet. just prep the rice pasta dough, I like adding spinach to mine for the pretty green color you get, roll out, and create individual "wonton" like sheets, bruch with egg and seal. You'll love it!

Pumpkin Ravioli filling:
2 c pumpkin puree
2T candied ginger minced
2T candied lemon peel minced
3T dried currants soaked in brandy for 30 minutes and drained
1T white mustard seed
salt and pepper, ground nutmeg and ground cloves to taste.
Mix together in food processer.

boil and serve immediately.
You can top with butter and parmesan, but I like to top them with diced or minced sun dried tomatoes and their oil. delicious! Hope you like it, and hope the pasta works well. :)